You know, the story of Mulla Nasruddin. He was invited to dinner by the Shah of Persia. He went, like Babuji Maharaj, in his old dhoti and pyjama, or whatever it is. He was stopped at the gate.
He said, "I have been invited for dinner," and they laughed at him.
"Look at this fellow. Invited for dinner with the Shah-en-shah. Is it possible?"
So he went back, put on beautiful clothes, you know - all silk and lace and gold. Everybody bowed to him and ushered him in. He went to the table. The Shah had put him on his right, the position of importance, of dignity. He sat down, took off his coat, put it on the back of the chair, removed his resplendent turban, put it on the seat of the chair, and went away.
The Shah said, "Where are you going? You are my most important invitee."
He said, "Your highness, I was not invited. These clothes were invited. They will eat."

Now, how does a man become simpler and simpler? Because he becomes more and more in himself and does not need these props anymore. So, he can wander the streets naked and people don't see his nakedness. They see his grandeur, they see his nobility, they see his divinity and prostrate before him.

Source: The Heart of the Lion, pp. 178-179, P. Rajagopalachari, 1993, Shri Ram Chandra Mission USA

Q: What is it that you value in yourself and other people? Discuss with a friend, and decide together whether the value is placed on inner attributes of people or more superficial qualities.

Q: How do you think you know about the inner quality of yourself and others?

O, Master!
Thou art the real goal of human life.
We are yet but slaves of wishes
Putting bar to our advancement,
Thou art the only God and power
To bring us up to that stage.