For whosoever wishes their knowledge and capability to flourish — whosoever aspires to elevate both their worldly learning and their inner virtue — let it be firmly held in mind: one must draw near to one’s teachers and preceptors. One must approach them with earnest enquiry, offering one’s questions with humility; one must volunteer willingly in service of their work; and one must carry out whatever has been entrusted with the utmost care and excellence. Should one fulfil all of this with wholehearted dedication, one’s moral virtue and inner qualities shall be seen to grow and multiply before one’s very eyes.
November 1st, 2019
