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Chapter: 1 Verse: 56
**Verse 55**
The Guru instructs on what should be done: "Therefore, the moon, which is to be pierced, is like the target in archery, which is to be pierced by an arrow shot upwards from the middle of the wheel, which is rotating clockwise and counterclockwise, and which is reflected in the oil in the earthen pot on the ground. This is the meaning of 'piercing the moon'. It is to be achieved. By whom? By a man. What kind of man? One who is diligent, determined, and careful. How? With a reason, for the sake of attaining heaven, liberation, and wealth. Just as the moon is pierced for the sake of gaining a kingdom, etc., by someone, so too, this moon-like fasting should be done with care for the sake of attaining liberation, etc. This is the means of achieving it."
The Guru instructs on what should be done: "The moon, which is to be pierced, is like the target in archery, which is to be pierced by an arrow shot upwards from the middle of the wheel, which is rotating clockwise and counterclockwise, and which is reflected in the oil in the earthen pot on the ground. This is the meaning of 'piercing the moon'. It is to be achieved with a reason, by a diligent man. Just as the moon is pierced for the sake of gaining a kingdom, etc., by someone like a prince who is given by Indra, so too, this moon-like fasting should be done with care for the sake of attaining heaven, liberation, and the lotus of liberation. How then is it to be achieved?"
**Verse 56**
"The soul should be free from external practices and should be devoted to internal meditation. Just as a wise person abandons the body in that time and place, so too, the soul should be free from external practices and should be devoted to internal meditation."
"The soul should be free from external practices and should be devoted to internal meditation. Just as a wise person abandons the body in that time and place, so too, the soul should be free from external practices and should be devoted to internal meditation."
"How should the soul be guided on the path of liberation?" The Guru says: "The soul should be free from external practices, such as external relationships, means of travel, and tools. It should be devoted to internal meditation, such as 'Jin-Saahu-Gun-Kittan', etc. Just as a wise person abandons the body in that time and place, so too, the soul should be free from external practices and should be devoted to internal meditation."