Kumbhakonam
April 24, 1952.
We must separate from the mind with firm determination and effort, affirming the belief that what ever spring up in the mind at any moment is not our true self. Once we stop to give attention to the fantasies, thoughts, flood of emotions arising from prana and fallacies of the intelligence there will be out pouring of these in our mind. The more we try to separate stormier are those disturbances. It is quite possible for the sadhak to get overwhelmed and loose the direction at this point. Precisely at this juncture he is truly and appropriately being tested for the strength and the conviction of his life. The soul that keeps his path of spirituality in front of his heart, takes the appropriate steps and considers it as a true way to progress survives. Others just fall by the wayside.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan sopan
Edition 3, pages 138 - 139.
