Milk, curds, and buttermilk serve to nourish and sustain, but among all of these, clarified butter is the essence. This is the secret in the hands of us devotees, and therefore we have held Rama in our chitta. Iron ore, slag, and gravel serve the work of fire; without that purpose, who would bear such a load? Says Tuka, one must watch and guard with care, until this great treasure comes into hand.