"When a man obtains happiness, then he acts; one does not act when one has obtained unhappiness. Only on obtaining happiness does one act. But one must seek to understand happiness." "Venerable sir, I seek to understand happiness."
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All the blessed regions that belong to the gods can be obtained through penance. Penance is the root of great happiness. Those who practice severe penance and give up their bodies can attain the status of gods.
We have been given this human life to understand the all-pervading, omnipresent God. This knowledge can only be given by someone who has themselves realized God. Life becomes truly happy only after meeting such a God-realized person.
The peace, freedom, and happiness of all souls come from living in accordance with God's will.
Sorrow has ravaged the kingdom of my heart like a ruthless army. Come back, glad Lord of Rome, and liberate the land! Before your power, the enemy will shatter and flee.