When we control our mind and senses, then material thinking—wants and so forth—will subside. Without the full-fledged manifestation of our svarūpa, it will not go away. So, we should try to remove all these things. Now, when the anarthas slowly get removed, and when we come to the stage of āsakti, which is more than ruci, and especially to the stage of bhāva, then our svarūpa-siddhi manifests. This is like something covered with glass; we can see what is inside, even though it is covered with glass.
Whatever is your mood—only that will manifest. It will not come artificially. So, when we are covered with māyā, even hearing of these topics has some effect. If we cover fire, even then the heat will come up. Why? There is fire, so from fire, heat is coming. One is conditioned, but māyā is going on somewhat, all the offenses are going on, even then something will come. That is the thing.
July 13, 1997 Seattle