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The first method is basically a very difficult process and is not meant for worldly
people. Besides, the bliss that a person experiences by following this method is limited

only to himself. So also such people prefer to remain secluded from the society and do
not contribute towards the progress of the nation and the welfare and well being of the

human society. Also, this method cannot be practised without the help of a very able
guide.

The second method is equally dificult to follow. It is certainly not as easy as it
appears to be. Remembering God ceaselessly is a great penance which can not be

practised by common people, who are very much entangled in the worldly life. However
detached people who adopt this method, can achieve self liberation by attaining

communion with the divinity within. The fact remains that they also remain secluded
from the society and do not contribute to the progress of the nation and the welfare and

well being of the human race.
The third method namely 'Attaining self realisation by meditation on the self itself.'

is considered to be the most eminent process in spiritual pursuit. People who follow this
method are able to unfold the secrets of human life and can also experience the bliss

within. However this method is extermely difficult and cannot be practised without the
help of a very able guide.

The fourth method is to experience bliss in the form of happiness from the worldly
objects. People in general adopt this method. However the happiness that Man

experiences through worldly objects is totally subjected to external means and is limited
and temporary by nature. The following conditions are required to be fulfilled to

experience happiness from worldly objects.
1) Plenty of money is necessary to possess worldly .

2) Sense organs must be in good condition.
3) The mind must be steadfastand able to concentrate.

Briefly the general experience is that people cannot become happy by following
this method. The general nature of the mind is that it craves for an object only till it

achieves that object, but the mind loses the attraction the moment it possesses that
object. Thus the mind is continuously in the process of changing the objects in search of

happiness. Similarly, plenty of money is required to acquire the desired objective. Hence
on the one hand, Man wastes his energy in this pursuit and on the other, he tries to earn

enough money even by foul means to achieve his objective. Similarly in the process of
earning money by foul means, he exposes himself to several problems, difficulties and

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