Chapter 45 outlines a specific path for a 'blessed seeker of liberation.' Such a person is defined by several key characteristics: they practice discrimination between the eternal and the transient, renounce the desire for the fruits of their actions in this world and the next, and have achieved the six-fold virtues, including calmness and self-control. The recommended path involves giving up hope in others and instead cultivating strong self-confidence. The core of the practice is to renounce the transient world, recognizing that Brahman is eternal and the Guru is the true Brahman. By meditating only on the Guru, this constancy of feeling becomes the means to achieve the spiritual goal and leads to what is called 'undifferentiated worship' (Abheda-bhajan).
What are the qualities of a 'blessed seeker of liberation' and what path should they take?
📖 Chapter 45