Liberation

Seeker: Can you explain how to lead one's spiritual life so that a true liberation from the false attractions of this world is achieved?
Guru: Although some general principles may be given, they will be of use to individuals if only they are taken in the background of each one's personal attitudes and problems. In general we may say that we can start with the reason for one's unhappiness as each one is by nature supposed to be happy. What has intervened during the course of our life in the world that has turned us into moody and unhappy persons from the level of simple joy and spontaneity of our own childhood? A reflection on this is the first step to attain liberation.
Seeker: What you suggest would imply that without psychological help we are not in a position to attrain liberation. To go into the past for analysis of one's problems would imply some sort of psychological intervention.
Guru: That kind of intervention may be required in extreme cases in the sense that one has messed up one's life so badly that outside help is needed. Otherwise, the way is open for everyone for liberation.