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PRAYER
because we experience rejection that we crave acceptance. We see that the craving for something external does not bring us what we crave for, because it is always an inner reality that must be embraced. In this example, we must accept ourselves as deserving persons and have been embraced by the Master.
This is what Master means when he says we should have faith in ourselves. But the recluse ethics has indoctrinated us to think that we are unworthy and sinners. It is obvious we should consciously embrace both the positive and negative within ourselves. The prayer at 9 P.M. which commands us to accept all the people as our brethren is in fact asking us to accept ourselves and others as worthy human beings. Further by exhorting us to think that every one is developing true love and devotion to the Master we are asked to accept all and love all. Such is the road to Universal Love and Universal Consciousness.
It is customary to hear in spiritual circles that material possessions do not give us happiness and
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