Stages of the Development of Peace in the Being

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With all the complexities
surrounding the reactions.

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We have two Impressions and
pressures, we receive from the

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world.
It is important to both

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understand the seed causes of
our reactions and find a way to

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systematically gain control over
these reactions.

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One of the techniques
recommended by SRI aurobindo is

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to develop the standpoint of the
witness, observing the nature.

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The witness can then work to
view what takes place in the

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surface nature, as if it is
happening outside oneself.

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This helps to obtain objectivity
and thereby insight into what is

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taking place in the nature as
well as makes it easier to

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separate oneself from the action
in a way that can eventually

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bring about peace.
This does not happen overnight

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and we can see various stages in
the progression, which we

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aurobindo proceeds to outline.
SRI aurobindo writes, quote

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quietness, is when the mind or
vital is not troubled Restless

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drawn about or crowded with
thoughts and feelings.

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Especially when either attached
and looks at these.

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As a surface Movement, we say
that the Mind were vital is

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quiet.
Calmness is a more positive

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condition.
Not merely an absence of

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restlessness overactivity or
trouble.

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When there is a clear or great
or strong Tranquility, which

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nothing troubles or can trouble,
then we say that calm is

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established.
It is quite usual to feel and

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establish peace in the inner
being even if there is

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disturbance on the surface.
In fact, that is the usual

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condition of the yogi before.
He has attained the absolute

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Summit, ah, in all the being End
quote, reference SRI aurobindo,

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and the mother growing within
the psychology of inner

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development, chapter for growth
of Consciousness.

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First steps and Foundation page
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