3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

4* SELF-INTROSPECTIONare made to function for gratification. It is the inner urgeof the mind lying latent which arouses the intellect toseek enjoyment in sense objects, and unless the reservoirof this sub-conscious mind is depleted of carnal desiresand passions, by prolonged discipline and meditations,it is difficult to overcome the. lower pulls. Desire is theroot cause of all suffering. Listening to the Holy SoundCurrent with rapt attention and practicing prolongedmeditations on divine light shall bless you by ridding youof these desires. Self control leads to true happiness. Likea bird, desire finds a place while perching in the senses,seizing the thoughts, polluting the intelligence, finallybringing ruin to the spiritual aspirant in the mire of degradation.A pleasure which is bitter at the begirding butsweet at the end is worth our cherishing. You should tryto imbibe these truths in all earnestness to arrive at definiteconclusions for adaptabi1ity.'l6The fake allurements of sensual gratification usuallyend in frustration. Carnal desires are seldom satiated byindulgence. Spiritual discipline and renunciation of stumblingimpediments by careful consideration preceded byrepentance, is helpful for spiritual progress. Infatuationbreeds indulgence, whereas abstinence and renunciationbring in serenity and sobriety. You should know it forcertain that mind is a very useful servant but a very badmaster. It is the good grace of the Master that the childdisciple is reminded by the gracious Master Power workingoverhead to follow the right course and those whoabide by His instructions are blessed with success in evadingthe temptation and this monkey mind cooperates