In this created world, wisdom is enveloped in ignorance. So long
as the lamp is burning, there will be a shadow beneath it. That
is just inevitable. So too, when the flame of illusion is
burning, the shadow of ignorance persists, right underneath!
However, the Knowledge of Self destroys the ignorance, and wisdom does
shine, just as Sunrise illumines the whole world and there is peace. To attain this result of peace, effort is super
critical. The mind is conditioned to good or bad, by the
environment. The reformers of today do not strive to transform
the qualities of people. They are trying to bring about equality
in economic matters, in outer life. Improving economic status
alone will not bring about lasting peace. Lasting Peace can only
be obtained, when character is moulded and developed. There is
an urgent need to reform the character through the Knowledge of the
Self. This reform alone will bear fruit - the fruit of peace and
eternal bliss.
-Divine Discourse,
Prasanthi Vahini.