Perplexed in Ignorance

The Flowers Of Guidance Volume One Nine Instructive Steps to Gaining Knowledge Step 6: Religion and Knowledge

Having no will power, these individuals follow any sound. Whenever there comes a calling from afar, and they see some going towards it, they involuntarily follow in that direction, and as the calling goes out, they turn back once again. They might zealously follow some people for a short time and then turn away and head towards the opposite direction. They do this having no will power or the ability to think and realize what they want or what their purpose is. Not only have they not comprehended the reason for their first act, but they also did not realize the motives for their other behavior. They are puzzled and perplexed on either side. They possess no determination and no will. They follow arbitrary crowds in a random direction and demonstrate no contemplation and will power in choosing the path.