“With eyes closed, asking: Who am I?

With eyes open, asking: How can I be of help?”

— Swami Ranganathananda

Swami Ranganathananda neatly distills the ideal form of spiritual life into two simple questions.

With eyes closed, one turns inward, seeking one’s true Self, asking: Who am I?

With eyes open, one turns toward the world, asking instead: How can I be of help?