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30 : Universal Goodness Without bearing in mind the true objectives of one’s house, one may, if one can afford it, tend to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a house or to have one built. Once the over-large house has been bought or built, one needs to spend an exorbitant amount of money to furnish it and equip it with the latest furnishings and technology, namely, expensive and luxurious living room set, grand dining table and chairs, the latest kitchen equipment, whirlpool tub, central air-conditioning, huge digital television sets with plasma screens on the wall of every room, French draperies, chandeliers, teakwood flooring, a grand staircase, a car port that can hold at least ten cars, etc. Once all has been said and done, one must hold a grand house-warming party inviting many guests. The event must also be professionally recorded as photographs and video clips. A large house requires several maids to clean it. Extensive grounds need to be maintained by a gardener. Chauffeurs must be hired to drive the cars for the different members of the family. Most days, the owner of the house is out working, members of the family are either out working or going to school. It appears that only the household staff gets to enjoy the house and all of its magnificence because they are home all the time.