Chapter 6The Inward Movement · A Transitional State of Inwardness

The condition which you feel is one which is very well known in sadhana. It is a sort of passage or transition, a state of inwardness which is growing but not yet completed — at that time to speak or throw oneself outward is painful. What is necessary is to be very quiet and remain within oneself all the time until the movement is completed; one should not speak or only a little and in a low quiet way nor concentrate the mind on outward things. You should also not mind what people say or question; although they are practising sadhana, they know nothing about these conditions and if one becomes quiet or withdrawn they like that, sad or ill; it is simply a phase or temporary state in the sadhana that she has experience of and knows very well.

* The condition [of inwardness] lasts often for a number of days, sometimes many, until something definite begins. Remain confident and quiet.