Dharma ensures one remains in Satsang, vairāgya ensures one does not become attached to perishable objects, and gnān and ātma-nishthā ensure one is not affected by the joy and misery of the body. However, liberation is due to upāsanā.1 Footnotes: 1. 1. On the spiritual path, dharma, gnān, vairāgya, and ātma-nishthā are certainly necessary. However, Swami is placing greater importance on upāsanā, which is like the digit ‘1’, whereas the other spiritual endeavors are like zeros. Without upāsanā, these qualities amount to nil. However, when each quality is developed alongside upāsanā, their value increases ten-fold.