The fit student (verses 14-17)

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The fit student (verses 14-17):

 

14. Ultimate success in spiritual endeavours depends chiefly upon the qualifications of the seeker. Auxiliary conveniences such as time and place all have a place indeed, but they are essentially secondary.

 

 

15. Therefore, a true seeker of the Self should proceed with his inquiry after duly approaching a Master who is established in the experience of the Self and who is an ocean of compassion.

 

 

16. One who has a keen memory and can argue for the scriptures and refute arguments against them, is fit for receiving Atma-vidya or the knowledge of the Self.

 

 

17. He alone is considered qualified to enquire after the supreme Reality, who has discrimination, detachment, qualities of calmness etc., and a burning desire for liberation.

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