If we consider the conditions of life today, we see that, however much man thinks he has progressed, certain aspects of life are neglected in the way of health, repose, balanced thinking, and in the way of kindness and love to one another. All these things are lacking, and the spirit of the present time seems to be going in quite the opposite direction. Selfishness seems to be so much on the increase; real religion, the spirit of forgiveness, generous giving, regard for old age, refinement, culture - all seem to be disappearing. Man in general does not know even if there is a God or Truth. If this is the spirit, how can we expect to find that harmony, peace and love which make heaven upon earth?