________________
fullness, whether he lived in a cottage or a palace He has no sense of lack or losing Rama knew this and realized it Earth's kingdom shunning, he won his empire on the hearts of men
So, these are the two unfailing means to secure happiness, soul-control and self-denial One who is rich in soul needs no outward riches to add to one's treasures
To adapt Shakesphere on Perfection, the soul is perfect as it is
The soul which is refined as gold, needs no gilding, the soul which has purified itself from sensual taint is pure like a lily It gives out its own perfume It has the splendour of the seven-coloured rainbow It has everything in itself It is full and happy To attempt to add anything to the fullness of its Bliss is 'wasteful and ridiculous excess'
53
