The wisdom obtained in the higher states of consciousness is different from that obtained by inference and testimony as it refers to particulars.

Progress is mediation comes swiftly for those who try their hardest.

It is not enough to have intuitions; we must act on them; we must live them.

Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer's own form.

Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence. When the mind has settled, we are established in our essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness. Our essential nature is usually overshadowed by the activity of the mind.

Sloth is the great enemy -- the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a psychological cause of sickness. It is tempting to relax from our duties, take refuge in ill-health and hide under a nice warm blanket.

In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.