A prominent Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who developed Integral Yoga, which aims at the transformation of human nature into a divine consciousness. His writings explore the evolution of consciousness and the potential for a spiritual awakening that includes not just personal enlightenment but also the transformation of society. His work emphasizes the integration of spiritual practice with everyday life and the pursuit of a higher, evolutionary purpose.
Peace is the first condition, without which nothing else can be stable.
The mind is running on all sides to think about many things, - what we call thoughts coming from outside. We must withdraw the mind from these distractions and make it abide in the self. Thus guarding the peace within we shall have to do the work without.
The Truth-power must be brought down from above into that state of peace, and this higher power - Parashakti - will directly guide the vehicle.
Perfect health, sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches.
