The intelligence has to be kept sharp, clear and straight. There are four directions in which the intelligence guides man…
- Svartha-Sukha-Buddhi. This indicates the fully egoistic nature, where the individual does not care for even his wife and children, but, is eager to fulfil his own needs first and foremost.
- Svartha-Parartha-Sukha-Buddhi. This allows some consideration for the happiness of others also. Birds feed their young and undergo great exertion to bring them up.
- Parartha-Buddhi. Those who have this seek for others as much happiness as they seek for themselves. They are prepared to undergo any trouble to secure for others too what they feel will grant them happiness.
- Adhyatmic-Buddhi. This leads man ever on the path of renunciation and service, for, they alone lead to spiritual advancement. (SSS Vol.9, p. 195)
Divine intelligence is universal and all comprehensive. Human intelligence is confined within narrow limits. Its range is very poor. (SV, p. 117)
The intelligence is described as the embodiment of God. Krishna says in the Vibhuti Yoga that He is the intelligence inherent in all men. (SSB 1979, p. 78)
Intelligence is a special gift from God to man; it confers the power of discrimination between right and wrong. Peace or happiness depends on the choice of the right means and this is a matter to be decided by the intelligence. Prosperity also depends on the intelligent exploitation of the available resources. The wavering ‘intelligence’ of man that has lost its one-pointedness and purity is responsible for all the conflict and quarrels that are prevalent today.
Therefore, I will ask you to pray to God to grant you the capacity to think straight and right, and to stick to the correct decision once decided on, without being affected by egoism, greed or hatred. Pray for getting a balanced mind, unaffected by prejudices and passions. (UD, pp. C-VIII / 12)