LIBERATION LEADS TO LIBERATION. These are the first words of truth - not truth in quotation marks but truth in the real meaning of the word; truth which is not merely theoretical, not simply a word, but truth that can be realized in practice. The meaning behind these words may be explained as follows: By liberation is meant the liberation which is the aim of all schools, all religions, at all times. This liberation can indeed be very great. All men desire it and strive after it. But it cannot be attained without the first liberation, a lesser liberation. The great liberation is liberation from influences outside us. The lesser liberation is liberation from influences within us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True liberation requires freeing yourself from internal influences before external ones. Inner freedom is the prerequisite for outer freedom.
- In plain terms
- Free yourself from inside first to be free outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Master inner influences before seeking outer freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds you back inside?
- Which comes first, inner or outer?
Another view
Inner freedom might not guarantee outer safety.
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