The way toward perfection is very long and difficult. Striving for it, making efforts in that direction is commendable. It cannot be easily reached as the Earth is not its chosen place. The human being is confronted by all temptations. They belong to his daily life and it is not easy for him to escape from them. His nature encourages him to benefit from what he is offered by life. The ascetic can turn his back on worldly goods by dint of much renunciation.

"Certain great sages lived exemplary lives in this respect. Our way does not require similar sacrifices of you. We give you the basic grounding, the necessary means to develop, but it is up to you to manage your life according to your own aspirations. We do not suggest to you to isolate yourself from the world, to waive the possession of your goods, or your family. These aspects are very personal. It is advisable for each one to come to terms with oneself and reconcile material and spiritual life. Both can be led in parallel; great mystics proved it, yesterday and today. What takes place in man's heart is his own business. Our candidates chose a way, a Master, to whom they entrusted their destiny. This choice was made with full knowledge of the facts; their fidelity proves the depth of their commitment. They have confidence and they are right; their choice could not have been better."

Babuji

--Reflections