Man has to achieve many objects during this life. The highest and the most valuable of these is winning the mercy and love of God. The love of God will add unto him the great wisdom he needs for attaining unshakeable Shanti or inner peace. Everyone should endeavour to have an understanding of the true nature of Godhead. Of course, man cannot at the beginning of his attempt, grasp the Unmanifest Absolute phenomenon. He has, at first, to impose a form and some attributes to bring it within reach. Then, step by step, he must try to enshrine it in himself, as the descent of Divine Energy (Shaktipata). The person engaged in the pursuit of success in this effort is not mere individual seeker entitled to pursue the goal. He has to cultivate the spirit of service (Seva) and be engaged in good deeds, which will earn him the gratitude of all people. Thus only can he accomplish the task of cleansing his consciousness (citta) and become a fit candidate for achieving spiritual victory. (V Vahini, p.50)