Passage 17

In English

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(Righteousness) is the root of human life. Its importance is not realised just as people looking at the fruit of a tree do not recognise the roots from which the tree and its fruits derive their sustenance. The tree has grown because of the water supplied at its root. People want to enjoy the fruits of life without watering the roots of which nourish the tree of life. The speaks about (renouncing the fruits of one's action). is the tree and the fruit you see in the tree is the result of your . What is it based upon? That is the (the secret). It is the unseen that is the secret. It is the unseen root of the tree. The meaning of this is that we should follow which determines the nature of the fruit borne by the tree. To use another analogy, the mansion of life may be said to have four walls. These are , , and (birth). is based on these four walls. The (the principle) is within you. There is no need to search for it outside. All that is needed is to make an enquiry about the Self within.