The Self cannot be known through study of the scriptures,
nor through the intellect, nor through hearing learned discourses.
The Self can be attained only by those whom the Self chooses.
(Katha Up. Part 1, 2:23, p. 87)
The Self reveals himself to the one who longs for the Self.
Those who long for the Self with all their heart are chosen by the Self as his own.
(Mundaka 3:2:3, p. 117)
Sages are granted all the help they need in everything they do to serve
the Lord.
(Mundaka Up. 3:1:10, p. 116)
Brahman cannot be realized by those who are enmeshed in life's duality.
But to all those who pierce this duality, whose hearts are given to the Lord
of Love, He gives himself through his infinite grace.
(Tejabindu Up. 6, p. 240)
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