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4. Self Observation
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There must be a perfect balance in everyone's life between Pravritti and Nivritti. Whenever this balance is disturbed, difficulties arise. Don't try to improve others, rather try to improve yourself. It everyone assumes the responsibility of improving oneself, the world will by itself improve. Self-observation does not merely raise us above sectarianism and casteism. It also helps us rise above narrow nationalism. One who understands the inner world, can alone understand the outer world. The present day problems are psychological. To overcome them, one needs to comprehend the mind. Self-observation helps one to attain the ability to adjust to every situation. One who believes in self-observation does not indulge in show off. One should try to remain oblivious of the past and future and try to concentrate on the present. Only self-observation can help one to attain purity of mind. Self-observation gives the power to differentiate between enemies and friends. Self-observation helps one to determine the goal of one's life.
