Passage 45

In English

After the ether and the air comes fire. It has the capacity to burn anything that comes in its way, without any distinction whatsoever. This characteristic of strict impartiality is the basis of or the fire of wisdom, which burns away all worldly attachments. No one is making any attempt to under-stand the various manifestations of fire, including , , and . Latent in man are various treasures but he is totally unaware of them because he lacks the Knowledge of the Self.