There is no use at all, if, even after touching the zenith of the two fields of knowledge and authority, one does not attain joy even if there is fame.

As we have taken a step in the path of achievement, with the thought that peace of mind and joy should be born within us, and our pains should disappear, and satisfaction should blossom in our life and in case, it does not blossom, what will happen to the human mind?

That is why many people in their last days reach the limit of sorrow. The reason for this is that, for them, achievement begins in pain and also ends in pain itself.

Life itself appears as Maya, an illusion, only when the dream that after achievement, heavens can be reached, gets belied. Hatred descends upon every thing.

Knowledge.

Authority.

Satisfaction.

-- Select what you want among these 3 fields. Begin to achieve. You can get joy. You can obtain satisfaction.

To reach the zenith of knowledge and to touch the peak of authority due labor and hard work is required.

To merge with experiential bliss, the toil of meditation and understanding which are specific to that must be performed.

If you succeed in meditation and wisdom, wherever you are and whatever you achieve, you will be happy.

If you possess the joy and the sense of understanding like Mr. Nitti, 'Happy if achieved; if unable to achieve, then also no problem; very, very happy.' – In this manner you can understand life fully, enjoy the game of life and live. Only these people who belong to the second category are enjoyers of life.

Instead of being a big fool, thinking of become super-intelligent, and venturing into achieving some thing without having the requisite experience, and suffering as simpletons, take up meditation and wisdom, and become enjoyers, life itself will begin to become blissful.

Of all the achievements, only bliss, which is achievement of the self (soul), is the best achievement.

It is an ultimate achievement.--------------

A meaningful incident.

Prasanjeeth was a friend of Buddha's father. When he met Buddha, he compelled Buddha saying, 'Go to the palace, leaving the life of a vagrant beggar.'

Buddha asked him, 'Tell the truth. Did that royal life give you bliss at least for a single day?' Prasanjeeth simply bowed his head. No talk at all ensued for a few minutes.

• Suffering knowingly that you are suffering; covering it up nicely; - Only these two thrust you into suffering again and again. Wipe away suffering and strive towards the achievement of joy.

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Meditation chisels. Chisel No. 44.