The word "deliverance" (gedatsu) has appeared since ancient days, but it is difficult to say whether it is good or bad.  It is generally interpreted as the state of being freed or enlightened.  In religious terms   it means being freed from illusion and possessiveness so that enlightenment may be attained.  This Interpretation comes from Buddhism and has a feeling of escapism or seclusion about it, so it is probably a thought peculiar to the Orient.

Actually, when an individual becomes awakened spiritually to the degree that he involved himself solely in a spiritual life, his vitality declines and he loses his will to compete. When this happens to an entire race, such as the ancient eastern Indians, that race begins to decline.

Man derives his will to live from his illusions, but if his illusions go too far, pass beyond certain limits, they can become dangerous.  On the other hand, if he resigns himself to fate, his vigor tends to weaken. But then again, if he does not learn when to give up in certain situations - as, for example, in the case of a love relationship - he can cause a tragedy.  It is not good for him to become too freed from worldly thinking, for if he is he may begin to lose all interest in living in this world, may isolate himself, may even become like a walking corpse.

To be extreme in anything is bad; it is important to learn moderation. Truly, life is both difficult and interesting, full of both pains and pleasures. But this does not bring us to any conclusion, so I would like to offer one.

Man should learn to give up when it is better to do so, but at the same time should not give up if he thinks it is better not to let go.  When he does not know which way to turn, it is because he is trying to force himself into making a decision; as long as he cannot make up his mind, it is because the time has not come for him to do so.  It is better for him to wait.   

In essence, the important thing is to find the best way, in accord with the time, place and circumstances.  In order to do this, however, intelligence is needed. Intelligence is the wisdom which gives birth to the power to make right judgements, and the less clouded the spiritual being is, the more it is endowed with wisdom. 

Therefore, it is most essential to get rid of clouds on the spiritual body. What makes this possible is love, integrity and dedication, and these come from true faith. 

An individual who has become aware of this truth and has put it into practice has already experienced deliverance and can truly be called an enlightened one.

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