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is the movement towards the root and the center of one’s being. Therefore, removal of the unconscious complexes is the direct means to God-realization or Self-realization. The roots of human thoughts and feelings are embedded in the unconscious. Therefore, unless the unconscious is explored and its subtle desires, complexes and frustrations are sublimated and transformed, it is not possible for anyone to succeed on the path to Liberation.
The unconscious mind, once puri ed, enables you to develop excellent qualities in your personality. Conversely, when your unconscious is impure and uncultured, you develop negative qualities and habits in your personality and morbid thoughts and sentiments become dominant. By elevating your unconscious, you discover the endless glories of the soul; on the other hand, by degrading your unconscious, you continue to move down the steps of the spiritual ladder like a ball falling down a staircase.
No matter how much wealth you may possess, if your unconscious is laden with negative impressions, you cannot feel the free ow of life pulsating through your veins. Though seated in the midst of the most enchanting sights of nature, you will feel deep within yourself as if you are con ned in a prison cell.
Therefore, culture of the unconscious is real culture, and education of the unconscious is real