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Prescribed Pathways to Quiescence of Mind #36
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As the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi, has related, “You need Peace of Mind first and foremost. Nothing of any real substance can be attained without Peace of Mind.” According to Lord Vasishtha, there are many pathways to this profound peace, and they are well suited to the individual temperaments of all living beings.
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