For attaining growth in spirituality, an ethical life is the foundation. This ethical life is based upon discrimination between Truth and Falsehood. Just as the pearl is retained while the shell is discarded, you must accept the Truth and reject the non-essentials. To achieve this, individual exertion and Divine Grace, both should be existent. You must constantly practice the great lesson that the body and the Soul are separate. This is a highly beneficial exercise. This will serve you to realize the Truth - the Truth that Divinity persists in all, which is God Himself.

-Divine Discourse, Prema Vahini.

True Happiness lies in Union with God. - Baba