Why is it important to practice restraint in all our pursuits? Bhagawan explains by drawing our attention to the relationship we have with the rest of creation.

Man has to consider himself as a limb of society and help in the welfare of society, just as the organs of one’s body are used for one’s well-being. Again, society is a limb of Prakriti (Nature) and Prakriti is a limb of Paramatma (Supreme Lord). Thus there is a close relationship between man and God. Nature is more progressive than man, and to protect Nature, man has to exploit it within limits. When man tampers with Nature recklessly, it reacts adversely, and trouble arises. In order to protect Nature, man has to practice ceiling on desires. He should not trigger the negative aspect of Nature. In this respect, scientists have no concern for the harmful effects that may accrue to society by their inventions. They don’t care for the welfare of mankind and go on making use of intelligence to produce their weapons of destruction. Care should be exercised in providing comforts, as excessive comforts may spoil man’s mind and cause misery instead of happiness. Na Shreyo Niyamam Vina (Nothing good can be achieved without certain restraints). Because of the advancement of technology and the provision of excessive comforts, life has become mechanical, and spirituality has declined.