to apply philosophy...

Whether the world was brought into existence as lila, a theatrical show, as one important Hindu theology says, or as a universal joke, as some important Western metaphysicians conclude,

it still remains that the humans in it must suffer;

whether they are puppets in a play or victims of divine fun, sooner or later they have to endure loss, illness, bereavement, and death.

The practical attitude is then to minimize the suffering where possible and where self-caused, on the physical level, and to develop inner strength, composure, and understanding on the emotional-mental one so as to be less vulnerable.

This is to apply philosophy.


— Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practicies Involved > Chapter 9: Conclusion > # 68
Paul Brunton