Divine discourse on What should we all aspire to conquer and why?

What should we all aspire to conquer and why? What is the weapon at our disposal for this? Bhagawan lovingly guides us today.

Once, Totaka, Sage Shankara’s disciple asked: "Master, in this world, who can be regarded as the greatest conqueror?" Shankaracharya replied: "Only the person who acquired mastery over his senses is the greatest conqueror – not those who may conquer kingdoms, scale the Himalayas or master all knowledge." Prahlada told his father Hiranyakashipu, "You want to conquer the three worlds, but you are failing to conquer your senses." One who has not mastered his internal enemies like anger, hatred, etc., how can he hope to conquer his external enemies? The inner enemies can be conquered only by one means – Love! It is essential to make our life worthwhile by practising love, by subduing the six internal enemies (anger, envy etc.), and dedicating all our actions to God. The world is in turmoil. At this juncture, it is the duty of all devotees to realise the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man and counteract evil forces inflicting innumerable troubles on mankind. Resorting to the potent weapon of love, try to serve humanity and eradicate the forces of violence and unrighteousness.