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linquish them? Will they help me to get a sip of nectar? Where lies the sense in accepting things which ultimately I shall have to give up! Take away these baubles and show me the means by which you are going to learn of the immortality of the soul.”
One needs peaceful atmosphere when in pursuit of this spiritual knowledge. It is only in moments of utter tranquillity that you can see what lies buried deep. In our daily lives there are so many distractions, so many pressures and worries. Even the man who seems most prosperous in the worldly sense is not free from these pressures. On the contrary, the more the means to material prosperity, the greater the bustle, the greater the worries. Such a man does not have a moment of repose even for his meals, then how can he have the time or the calm state of mind so necessary for self-introspection? Are you truly happy? What is true happiness: It is absolute peace of mind, a serene tranquillity. Do you experience this tranquillity? As long as you do not experience it, how can you possibly have a vision of the self?
If your ring slips off your finger and sinks to the bottom while you are bathing in a pond or a lake, will you be able to see it if there are ripples in the water? But if the water is clear and calm, you will
