The fulfilment of life consists in the realization of the Atma-sakshathkara (Divine Self). To get this realization, one should be entirely free from the Vasanas (impulses). Moksha (Liberation) is, in the true sense of the term, freedom from the bondage of these impulses. These tendencies are of two types: beneficent and maleficent. The beneficent tendencies are saturated with holiness; the maleficent ones feed the mind and make it more and more uncontrollable and unsteady; they spread and strengthen the desire for objective pleasure. If the Shubha Vasanas (beneficent impulses) are encouraged and cultivated, they will not go on multiplying and binding the mind indefinitely; they become like fried seeds, which will not sprout. If you stick to the beneficent impulses, you can easily acquire knowledge of the Divine. Illustrations of beneficent impulses are a result of activities such as association with Mahatmas (great souls), reverence for the great, conversation with them, following their advice and practicing charity, fortitude, love, patience, truth, courage, continence, non-violence, etc.
- BABA