Human beings are dominated by the self's desires and fears. Those who are ensnared in these habitual impulses are out of harmony with the Divine Nature, and thus are ill. As a result of this illness, feelings become disturbed and, accordingly, thoughts and perceptions become unsound. Thus, one's faith as well as one's knowledge of the Truth strays from what is real.

In order to follow the way to perfection, one must first rectify these incorrect thought processes and transmute one's desires and fears. This can only be accomplished by coming into harmony with the Divine Nature. This way of harmony (the spiritual path) consists of spiritual poverty, devotion, and the continuous, selfless remembrance of God. In this way, one comes to perceive the Truth as it really is.