Success
What comprises the success of a yogi? It is not in the attraction of crowds, not in the conversion of multitudes. But near the works of the yogi one can begin to observe imitation, conscious and unconscious, voluntary and involuntary. People begin to do the same thing. Even enemies, while cursing, follow by the same way. It is as if a special atmosphere had gathered about the actions of the yogi. This is veritable success; when not money, nor multitudes, but the invisible fire kindles human hearts. But, desiring to imitate, they enter the same atmosphere and bear away with them drops of the identical creative dew. Success does not come only from without. It is created by the correlation of human hands with spatial thought. But the yogi becomes the primary channel, the primary receiver of the energies of space. Therefore the yogi is luminous as an evocative fire. He builds that which should be built. He lays together the predestined stones. And even enemies, atremble, reiterate the words he brings. The yogi is not a preacher. He seldom appears; but the works entrusted grow with a special bloom. Others do not even acknowledge the flourishing of these works. For their destiny is not to absorb, but to kindle.
Where will fly the spark of fire? Could one see all the lighted fires and all the travelers warmed by the fire of an Agni Yogi? The fire lights up successfully, because it burns not for itself. (AY, 375)
It is noted that certain people as it were, carry success with them. Superstition calls them lucky. Science attributes their success to strength of will. We shall add that usually these people have an assimilated consciousness. They become representatives of the collective, consequently drawing in a force intensified by many participants, who at that time do not even suspect the outflow of energy. It is not at all required that the whole collective know each other. Through the nodes of transmission a wave of energy is transmitted instantaneously; therefore the presence of the international collective is much needed for actions. Hence, a wave of internationalism is needed, because the diversity of dynamics will then produce greater tension. (COM, 173)
Success is only a sign of the correct direction. Success is but the understanding of the moment. (LMG II, p 42)
Learning about sacrifice you receive power. Success follows sacrifice. His Teaching is firmly grounded because it is based on sacrifice. Success is nothing else but the counterstroke of sacrifice. The success can be in advance of the sacrifice, as a loan, but inexorable is the fate of the debtor. (LMG II, p 116)
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