the basic precepts are foremost

as the man that has forgotten his nature 

goes about the world 

he is as a man lost to his heart 

he cries out for God 

yet he knows not himself 

what is this solving for him?

he cannot know God by looking outward 

and calling up to the heavens 

he can only know God by discovering his own soul

and going inward as one would undertake a longed for journey

he goes inward to be free of all that binds 

and finds nothing else to call him away from his search

he stays in the heart to seek his way thru the mental unrest 

he fears not as his Guru is in him and shines the light outward 

to help him see his way clear 

so he can distinguish between the true and the false

but if the man is not ready to see clearly

he is pointed in the direction of honesty within himself 

in order to open up to life and be accountable in all his actions

words and deeds...

no man can take a step forward without first creating a sturdy foundation

in which to walk on -

and this foundation is one of shining character -- trustworthy actions 

chastity of mind and heart.... 

one then, starts first with the basic precepts and gets them in line 

then onward into deeper waters...

- maha shanti om -