True sacrifice and realization

The Vedas have taught the means to make life in the world pure and
meaningful. They have declared: "na karmanaa na prajayaa dhane na,
thyaagEnaikE amrutatwamaanasuhu" (not through rituals, progeny or
wealth, but only through sacrifice can immortality be achieved). A
thyagi (renunciant) does not hesitate even to sacrifice his body for
others welfare. Sacrifice means something more than giving up of
wealth, gold and material objects. Evil qualities like hatred,
jealousy, wrath and malice which have become ingrained in man over
many lifetimes should be discarded.

In earlier times, several people used to live together under one roof,
with peace and happiness. Today, the fear complex is pervading
everywhere. Where did this fear complex come from? It is due to lack
of self-confidence and lack of faith in their inner self. Where there
is self-confidence, there will be self-satisfaction. Where there is
self-satisfaction, there will be self-sacrifice. And where there is
self-sacrifice, there will be self-realization. It is common knowledge
that where the foundation is strong, the walls will be safe. Where
the walls are safe, the roof will be secure. It is only in such a
house, can one live safely. Self-confidence is the foundation for a
human being. Self-satisfaction represents the walls, self-sacrifice is
the roof, and self-realization is life. Hence, there should be
perfection amongst these four.