Passage 11

In English

Strive to overcome the animal nature

People participate in . This is doubtless a good act, but it is only an auxiliary element in spiritual discipline. People take part in , but are they transforming their attitudes as a result? No. All the animal qualities like bad feelings remain along with participation in . Without getting rid of such attitudes, the continuous participation in is of no value. Without removing the animal nature, a singer of continues to be a sinner. The should be used as a means for overcoming the animal nature. Participation in and performing of worship should lead to the elimination of animal qualifies. Without the conquest of animal nature, all forms of external worship are of no use.