I will now explain to you the ancestral science of yoga, the same one that I once revealed to the great sages. This path is practical in all respects.

When the consciousness of a living being is attracted to the three forms of influences peculiar to material nature, it is said to be conditioned. But let that same consciousness attach to God, the Supreme Person, and the being is then on the liberated level. He will see himself purify his thoughts whoever frees himself entirely from lust and greed, these defilements resulting from the illusory concept of “me” applied to the body and from “mine” applied to body possessions. Having reached this state of purity, he transcends the level of so-called material happiness and unhappiness.

The soul can then see itself as it is, transcendent to material existence, forever shining with its own light, never fragmented, even though it is tiny.

At this stage, that of spiritual realization, the application of knowledge and renunciation in devotional service allows all things to be seen in their proper perspective. One then becomes indifferent to existence in this world, and material influences begin to loosen their grip.

No spiritualist can attain the perfection of spiritual realization without adopting the path of devotional service to the Supreme Lord, for this is the only way that is really a happy omen.

Any man of knowledge knows well that attachment to matter is the greatest bondage that is for the spiritual soul. But this same attachment, when carried over to realized holy beings, opens the door to liberation.

The hallmarks of a holy being are tolerance, compassion and the friendly attitude he shows towards all beings. He has no enemies, he is peaceful, he conforms to the scriptures, and all the features of his personality are sublime.

Such a holy being is devoted to the devotional service offered to the Lord, without any deviation. For the Lord's sake, he renounces all other relationships, such as family relationships or material friendships.

Because they are constantly engaged in listening and singing My divine glories, the wise do not suffer from the inherent evils to material existence, for they are always absorbed in the thought of My entertainments and My deeds. Know that these are the qualities of the great holy beings devoid of all attachment. You yourself must learn to attach yourself to these holy beings, for this will have the effect of neutralizing the pernicious effects of attachment to matter.

In the company of pure beings, talks about entertainment and activities of God, the Supreme Person, are very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart. He who cultivates this knowledge advances with a certain step on the path of liberation; from