Always remaining conscious of the intimate presence of the lord is the most sublime virtue and from it originates all other virtues of compassion and love for the mankind, fearlessness, peace, and joy.
He is near, even closer than our breath. However, we are not aware of him and are living our lives in forgetfulness. The purpose of the human life is to realize his presence in every moment of life so that every thought, word, and actions originates from the consciousness of his presence, not the consciousness of his absence.