Passage 23

In English

Ensure freedom from birth by present

These are the pure things which you have to observe in your life. If you engage yourselves in right action, you will not be bound by the consequences of . Because of past , you have got the present life. By your present you can ensure freedom from birth. Through love, you develop faith; through faith and earnestness, you acquire knowledge; through knowledge, you develop , and through , you achieve the goal. So, for practising , you require wisdom, and for acquiring wisdom, you require (earnestness and faith) and for you must cultivate love. So love is the means and for this you must acquire control of the senses. If gradually you reduce your desires, you will be able to bring the senses under control.