We are slaves to comforts. Relinquish minor desires to pave way for great aims.

[Guest guest]

Can you manage without a cup of coffee or tea in the morning? Can you avoid reading the newspaper of the day? Can you avoid cigarettes or smoking if you are accustomed to one in the morning? If your answer is 'Yes', then you can confidently march forward on the path of spirituality. It is the creature comforts which chain us to the earth. Nothing is going to happen by foregoing a cup of coffee or tea or reading a newspaper. Still, see the reactions that well up inside you once you are made to forego these. It is resentment. You may be feeling like losing a great thing. You are not able to attend your works unless you are provided with these. Can't you sacrifice even minor things in life? How can you aim at grander aims like reaching or realising god? Develop detachment and discrimination from the early stages of life, so that you can proceed further without much hurdles to face. Sairam.