THE TEACHINGS OF THE PROPHET

intellect and desires direct him; his efforts all centre on worldly gain; he develops into the sort of person he wishes to be, rather than what God and His prophets would like to see. Divine religion has to be rediscovered based on the message of the Prophet. For this one has to discard the veil of prejudice. One has to rise above their previous beliefs and study deeply and objectively and if they recognize it as the truth accept it and stay firmly established. o The self-guided life, on the other hand, is a free and unprincipled one. One who lives such a life is unconcerned about the nature of reality. Teacher Tree A tree stands above the ground, fixing its roots firmly beneath the ground. It grows from beneath, upwards into the air; it does not start at the top and grow downwards. The tree is our teacher, imparting to us the lesson of nature, that if we seek to progress outwardly we must first strengthen ourselves inwardly, we must begin from the base of our ownselves before we can hope to build society anew.