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Part IV: Spiritual Knowledge.1419
“In my essence I am free from the effects of action; and I have not any
desire for rewards or the fruits of actions; for these things are produced by
My power and have no hold upon Me. Verily I say that he who is able to see
and perceive Me as I am, in mine own essence—he is freed from the effects
of action. Understanding this, the Wise Men of old still performed actions,
but were not attached to the fruits thereof, and so moved on to Deliverance.
Follow thou their example and reap their reward.
“But even the wise, at times, have been confused as to what was Action
and what Inaction. Therefore, I will inform thee regarding this. I shalt tell
thee of what action consisteth, knowing which thou shalt be relieved from
evil and set free.
“He who would learn the truth concerning action must grasp these three
things—Action, Inaction, and Wrong Action. Difficult to clearly discern is the
path of Action.
“He who hath so far attained that he is able to see Action in Inaction and
Inaction in Action is among the wise of his race, and to him cometh harmony
and peace even while he performeth actions. His works are free from the
bonds of desire, and his activities are purged of their dross by the Flame of
Wisdom.
“Having freed himself from attachment to the fruits of actions, and not
being dependent thereon, he is enjoying Inaction even while in the very
exercise of Action. Freed from all and dependent upon naught, his mind and
senses under control, he goeth through the motion of action and seemeth
even to perform it in the most approved and successful manner; but full
well he knoweth that his Real Self is not entangled in the action, and is far
above reward or punishment, for victory or defeat. He is released from the
consequences of Action, which are bonds and chains holding down those
who know not the truth.
“Being content with what the day bringeth forth; and being freed from like
and dislike; being without envy; being willing to accept success or failure
with a cheerful heart, after having done his best, he is not bound. For him