' The meaning of the Quest '...

What is the hidden metaphysical meaning of the Quest?

It is that the infinite self in man finds that it cannot achieve adequate self-expression in the finite and imperfect life of the world.

The ego may try as it will, do what it may, but the bliss, wisdom, serenity, and perfection that are the natural attributes of the Overself, in the end elude its every move.

There is ultimately no alternative except to let go of searching and grasping the outer world, and retreat within.

There, deep inside its own being the journey to enduring satisfaction will thenceforth be.

This is the Quest leading to discovery of Overself.



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Chapter 1: What the Quest Is > # 39
Paul Brunton