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up his effort and become Tamasic.
You should have your own ideal. You may realize the ideal this moment or after ten years with faltering steps. It does not matter much how long it takes. Every man should endeavour his level best to live up to his ideal. He should put his whole energy, nerveforce and will in the realization of his ideal. You can chalk out your own ideal according to your own standard. If you are unable to do this, have your guide to do so, and he will select for you the ideal that is suitable to your capacity and standard.
One man may say: "I will teach the village hoys and will give them free education. This is my ideal in life.” Another may say: "I will serve sick people and nurse them carefully I will join any Seva institution and render free service till the end of my life Service of the sick is my ideal” A third man may say: "I will beg from door to door and start a Kshettar for feeding Sadhus and Sannyasins. This is my ideal.” A fourth man may say: "My ideal is Self-realization I will go to Gangotri and live in a cave and do intense meditation This is my ideal.” All are quite correct according to their capacity and standard You must gradually bring the ideal to the realization of God or Brahman The highest ideal is Self-realization Service, worship, etc., eventually result in the realization of the inner Self The ideal to have ethical perfection is just below the ideal of Self-realization. But this will lead to Self-realization.
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