True knowledge cannot be acquired in even the most prestigious schools. Men, steeped in what they have acquired in these institutions, are far from understanding the true meaning of life if they have not, parallel to their studies, embarked on the path of truth, which alone can open up new horizons about their own reality.

"We see so many [men], on this Earth, who wield power over their fellow creatures but are completely impervious to the truth. Such a sad life indeed! Entirely focused on the material aspect, it nevertheless constitutes an experience that can turn out to have a positive outcome.

"Life schemes vary widely, just as humans vary widely in their behaviours and systems of thought. To access to spirituality is to start on a highly meaningful path. A stay on Earth is brief, and to finally become aware of this dimension provides justification for it. How many incarnations were necessary to arrive at this point? What has each [soul] been through? The curtain over each one's past and future remains firmly drawn. The most advanced persons, in this life, do not know of all the twists and turns of their own story, which is fortunate.

"A well-rounded existence is self-sufficient; it is not easy to cope, and learn all the lessons we need to learn. We encourage our aspirants to carry on with ardour : their days are numbered, as is the case for all men on Earth. They understand where the essentials are. May they progress as far as possible, under the high

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spiritual authority of their Master, who is borne by our ceaseless blessings for his action in this world."

Babuji

--Reflections