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Here is a bullet-point gist of the passage:
The most desired human state is happiness.
Initial focus on happiness from pleasures of life is realized to be fleeting because pleasures are momentary.
The desire shifts to a true, more permanent happiness, which is identified as peace of mind.
This true happiness is found not in the flow of pleasure and pain, but in one's attitude to life.
One's attitude to life is reflected in one's relationship with the 'other' (parent, colleague, stranger, etc.).
Peace of mind comes from having a harmonious relationship with others.
This harmony is achieved when one is comfortable with oneself and others.
Comfort comes from the understanding that everyone is an 'instrument' through which the same energy/Consciousness functions, similar to how the same electricity powers different appliances (as taught by Ramesh Balsekar).
This deep understanding that no one truly "does" anything (but is an instrument of Divine energy) brings a sense of relaxation.
This relaxation diminishes negative emotions like hatred, condemnation, and blame toward others, as they are seen as products of their genes and conditioning.
It also diminishes pride, arrogance, guilt, and shame, as the view shifts from individual responsibility to a unified, energetic functioning.
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