Those who are ignorant of the supreme purpose of life will never be able to attain nirvana (liberation) in spite of their observance of the vratas (vows) and niyamas (rules) of religious conduct and practice of shila (celibacy) and tapas (penance).
There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting.
As you are externally aware, so also you can be inwardly aware of your thoughts and feelings, of your motives and urges, of your prejudices, envies, greed and pride…This outward and inward awareness is a unitary process which brings about a total integration of human understanding.
Corruption inside is most dangerous, so don’t be corrupt. Begin here first, not out there.
Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can’t see where it keeps its brain.
