Passage 10

In English

However, today people are neglecting the path of the inner Self () and concentrate on the body. Since the body and the mind act in concert and deliberately choose the needs of the body, one becomes demonic in nature. All that is happening in the world is due to this demonic nature. How then will the light of wisdom arise? Only when one cultivates attachment to the , will wisdom dawn. (perception of the One without a second is true wisdom). One should follow the dictates of the alone. Never succumb to the enticements of the mind and body. One should lead a life by using the body, mind, and the in a balanced way. The declares, (you have only the right to perform action. What kind of action? Not the external () activities, but the internal ()). Even external activities can be performed in consonance with the dictates of the . You have responsibilities to discharge. While performing these, it is not possible to rely entirely on Self alone. You have to harmonize the three components - body, mind, and self. If you act thus, the mind is peaceful. When the mind is at peace, inner wisdom dawns. All the three components are active in man. When any action is undertaken, the mind should exercise judgment whether it is good or bad, whether it will uphold your reputation and that of your family in society. These factors should decide your action. Changes in circumstances do take place all the time, Social change, individual change, inner transformation.