We usually consider ourselves to be the proprietors of the fruits of our labor, but this is a misconception. God is the proprietor of everything, the ultimate beneficiary and the receiver of the results of everything. If we perform everything in this state of consciousness, there would neither be any heartbreak over the loss of any temporary material objects nor the desire to over endeavour, ultimately resulting in frustration at repeated failed attempts to acquire such false wealth.
We must comprehend that God is the ultimate proprietor of the fruits of all our endeavours. Hundreds of people may be working in an office, but they understand that whatever profit the business makes belongs to the proprietor. As soon as a teller at the bank thinks, "Oh, I have so much money. I am the proprietor. Let me take it home with me," his trouble begins. If we think that we can use whatever wealth we have amassed for our own sense gratification, we are acting out of lust and greed. But if we come to understand that everything we have belongs to the Supreme, we are liberated.
We may have the same money in our hands, but as soon as we think that we are the proprietor, we are under the influence of maya or illusion.
One who is situated in the consciousness that everything belongs to Lord, the actual CEO - Controller, Enjoyer and Owner, is a true learned man. Such a soul is equipped with real knowledge and in religious practice of this ultimate truth, lies the secret to peace and success in life.
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