Passage 9

In English

Real meaning of the spiritual quest

It is only when what is uttered from the mouth moves the heart to action that there will be proper conduct. A decorates the idol of his chosen deity and makes offerings to it during worship. A farmer ploughs his land and irrigates it to grow the crop of his choice. The (devotee) is the cultivator for the field of his heart. He must irrigate the field of his heart with the water of , manure it with , sow the seeds of the Divine name and fence it with spiritual discipline. Only then will he experience bliss - the bliss of Divine love and not worldly love. However, in this scriptures are read but there is no change in the heart which inspires spiritual endeavour. Because the heart is not transformed and sublimated people lead empty and futile lives.