Enduring bliss can be got only by overcoming trials and tribulations. Gold cannot be made into an attractive jewel without its being subjected to the process of melting in a crucible and being beaten into the required shape. When I address devotees as Bangaru (Golden one), I am considering you as precious beings. But only by going through the vicissitudes of life with forbearance can you become attractive jewels. You should not allow yourselves to be overwhelmed by difficulties. Develop self-confidence and have firm faith in God. With unshakable faith, dedicate yourselves to the service of your fellowmen and lead exemplary lives. (SSS Vol.25, p. 39)

Hiranyagarbha is another name for God. Hiranyaksha means gold. If you place this divine gold in your heart, you can make any ornament of your choice like Shanti (peace), Satya (truth) and dharma (righteousness). Just as no ornaments can be made without gold, you cannot obtain Shanti, satya or dharma without divinity. Hiranyagarbha is immanent in everyone. That is why Swami calls everyone ‘Bangaru’ (gold). (SSS Vol.33, p. 46)

I often address you as ‘Bangaru!’ What is the underlying meaning in addressing you in that manner? Gold as a metal does not perish. Its shape changes when it is melted and made into different types of ornaments. You, as gold may take different forms, but your Atma-tattva does not undergo any change. You have to strive to attain the changeless principle of Atma-tattva, but not the changing forms. I address you as ‘Bangaru!’, reminding you of your real nature, i.e., the changeless Atma-tattva. Gold is always gold. It is Truth. It is eternal. You have to always crave for attaining such an eternal reality. (SSS Vol.36, p. 144)