ಕಥೋಪದೇಶ — ಸಂಪತ್ತಿಗಿಂತ ಮನಶ್ಶಾಂತಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ

Om Ganapataye Namah. Om Shri Gurubhyo Namah. A heartfelt welcome to all the devotees who have gathered for today’s evening worship program. In recent times, people have been leaving their hometowns and moving to cities for education, jobs, and higher income. Earning money is not wrong; but along with it, one must not forget good values, spiritual company, and self-knowledge. Money alone does not bring complete happiness in life. True prosperity lies in the satisfaction of the mind. If the mind is joyful, life becomes beautiful; otherwise, no matter how much wealth one has, worries and unrest will not go away. Nowadays, many people think of travel as picnics, entertainment, eating, drinking, and having fun. But the true pilgrimage is a sacred journey that offers the vision of God, purification of the mind, and an opportunity for self-reflection. The purpose of pilgrimage is to bring peace to the mind. Spending even a few moments in the presence of God gives serenity to the heart. That is the true fruit of pilgrimage