05 - Conquest of Mind - Part 2
The Path to Happiness - English
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29m
This audio excerpt explores obstacles to surrendering to God, presenting practical spiritual advice through stories and explanations. The speaker identifies hypocrisy and the desire for prestige ("mayabhav") as key impediments, emphasizing the importance of inner authenticity over outward appearances. Furthermore, the speaker warns against two forms of complacency ("tushi"): attributing surrender solely to God's will ("Iswari") and fatalistic reliance on destiny ("Bhagya"). Instead, the message stresses the balance between accepting destiny and exerting free will, urging listeners to focus on their present efforts ("cremankarm") while remaining detached from the results, understanding that spiritual progress requires continuous effort and genuine self-reflection.
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