The fundamental problem of a human being is the lack of self-approval. I always try to become something different, constantly seeking approval from others. All my pursuits are expressions of this approval-seeking. But what I really want is to accept myself totally, complete self-acceptance.

Vedanta is a teaching that makes me see the singularity of I, the significance of I. The teaching is that I am already free. I do not have any real problem at all.