Ramchal

"The Root of all religious observance and spiritual practice is for us to be constantly aware of God.  It should make us realize that we were created for the singular purpose of consciously experiencing the Creator.  Observance and practice should help us see that the only reason we were brought into the world is to use our spiritual powers to overcome our material attachments and limiting urges, and surrender ourselves to the Infinite One.  Religious observance and spiritual practice should direct our [wills, thoughts, feelings, words and] actions toward attaining this awareness so that… more