In English
Not all the pleasures and luxuries of the world Will confer contentment on man; Without realisation of the Atmic Principle He cannot experience peace and contentment. There are various kinds of (rules governing one's conduct) in the world. (celibacy), (the duties of the householder), (withdrawal from the world) and (complete renunciation) are known as the (the relating to different stages in a man's life). The or caste relate to , , and . Them are, moreover, relating to worldly life and spiritual life. In , man's life is thus regulated by . All these are related to the mind. Enquiry will show that these are of minor importance. Them is one which is greater than all these. That is the concerning the awareness of the "I" - . It is the which pervades equally the body, the mind, the will and the (Inner instrument). It has been defined as "Constant Integrated Awareness." It expresses itself as "I" and shines forth in its fullness. It manifests itself throughout the world. But man does not recognise its effulgence in spite of its presence within him. What is the mason?