Just as iron is naturally attracted to a magnet, the soul of every living being is naturally attracted to God, who is like a supreme magnet. Then why do so many people engage in ungodly activities? Just as a piece of iron covered by dust or rust is not attracted to a magnet, the soul covered by lust, greed, envy, pride, anger and illusion is not attracted to God. So people are diseased, but we should love the one who is suffering from this disease. People are ruining their lives because their pure consciousness is obscured by illusion and ignorance.
The sun of knowledge, God, is within all of us. Then why are we in darkness? Simply because we cannot perceive his presence. Ignorance is the root cause of this disease and its symptoms are in the form of unwanted activities and thoughts. Yoga is a means to dissipate this cloud of ignorance and allow the sun of love, the presence of God within, to shine and be compassionate towards others.
It is the duty of everyone to purify their heart and then we transcend all boundaries of sectarianism and selfishness and can be the true servant and well wisher and friend of every living being.
His Holiness Radhanath Swami
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