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Stages of the Development of Peace in the Being · Sri Aurobindo Studies

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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 73.