the worldly vs. the eternal

As quoted by TM:

Let thy possessions be those treasures that perish not. The increase of Insight is its own reward. The more thou dost perfect thy nature, the more readily dost thou acquire eternal possessions by which thou shalt, in time, purchase the Kingdom of the Self…

You yourselves must make an effort. The Teachers can only impart wisdom; the pupil must assimilate, and this assimilation is the making of character; it is making wisdom one’s own. By himself is one saved, by none other.

Therefore, arise. Be diligent, and stop not till the goal is reached…

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