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Dhanurasana
Chapter 7
Living in Freedom
hen many of us think of freedom, we believe that it means the
pursuit of happiness. Certainly political freedom, as Gandhiji
knew, is essential, as the ability to direct our lives is essential for our
ability to reach our full potential. Economic freedom is also important,
for grinding poverty makes it difficult to think of the life of the spirit.
But equally important to political and economic freedom is spiritual
freedom. Spiritual freedom actually requires greater self-control and
the a bi I i ty to direct our lives in the right direction. This is the Ulti rna tc
l·'rccdom, which is the fusion of our individual soul with the lJn iversal
Soul, as we release our own wants and wishes for a higher purpose ;Jud
;t higher knowledge of the will of the Absolute in our lives.
'l'his final chapter on Living in Frccdorn correspond� In llu· lcu11'1 h
;111d fi nal chapter of Pataniali's great work. l ie �.-;til" 11 rhc /\ ,ui·.Jiv.t