"Just as the tree pervades all its parts and leaves, this infinite consciousness pervades the entire universe. Alas, the ignorant person does not realize it though it is in every cell of his being. He who see that the self alone is all enjoys bliss....The liberated sage may be one who has formally renounced the world or he may live a householder's life." - Vasistha's Yoga
Provided the latter takes especial care to practice jnana or self-inquiry and avails himself of scriptures. Doing this, then despite the throes of the rat race, he will inexorably ripen like fruit in the sun. Too many householders concentrate on grabbing that shiny brass ring and come to the end of a career or a life dry and withered and spent. This should be a time of ripeness and realization. As householders we must be especially vigilant and disciplined about practice and ever contemplating the teachings.
Provided the latter takes especial care to practice jnana or self-inquiry and avails himself of scriptures. Doing this, then despite the throes of the rat race, he will inexorably ripen like fruit in the sun. Too many householders concentrate on grabbing that shiny brass ring and come to the end of a career or a life dry and withered and spent. This should be a time of ripeness and realization. As householders we must be especially vigilant and disciplined about practice and ever contemplating the teachings.
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