To generate Jnana-Agni (fire of awareness), spiritual discipline is essential; it is the only means. The steps are very difficult, for each one insists on your overcoming the handicaps of the ego, which is rooted in the consciousness.

1. Every act has to be dedicated to the Lord
2. No factious fight should mar the discipline
3. Avoid cleverness and pompous scholarship in the process of spiritual discipline
4. Prema is enough to realise the Supreme. (SSS Vol.5, pp. 285-286)