Today the Chinese devotees are observing their National New Year day here. What is the origin of the word ‘China’? It is derived from the two words ‘Chung’ and ‘kuo’. ‘Chung’ means the human heart. ‘Kuo’ refers to the country (desam). The word ‘China’ therefore means that ‘My heart is my country’. This concept is applicable to all countries and all religions. For instance,Bharat, it is derived from the two words: ‘Bhaa’ meaning ‘effulgence’ and ‘Rata’ meaning ‘to ‘rejoice’. The heart is the source of effulgence.

Bharatiya is one who rejoices in the effulgence emanating from the heart. Every man is attracted to the heart. God is not confined to any particular place. His real abode is the heart. (SSS Vol.30, pp. 16-17)