Passage 7

In English

How do we cultivate this spirit of sacrifice, purity of consciousness and bliss? A small example. It is a common sight to see some guards standing at the entrance to big mansions or the residences of high officials. It is only after we obtain permission from them, we can enter these houses. How are we to win over these guards? Either by making friendship with them or by wielding more power than these guards. Similarly, there are two guards by name “” and "" standing at the entrance to the mansion of (Inner self). "" means control of the inner senses and "" means control of the outer or external senses. It is only when we are able to win over these two guards, we will be able to enter the mansion of and revel in bliss. Therefore, one has to strive to gain control over these inner and outer senses.