That this way is difficult is a strange misconception; for it is on the contrary, the easiest and simplest and most direct way and anyone can do it, if he makes his mind and vital quiet. As for the Mother and myself, we had to try all ways, follow all methods, to surmount mountains of difficulties, a far heavier burden to bear than you or anybody else in the Ashram or outside; far more difficult conditions, battles to fight, wounds to endure, ways to cleave through impenetrable morass and desert and forest, hostile masses to conquer — a work such as I am certain none else had to do before us. It is because we have the complete experience that we can show a straighter and easier road to others — if they will only consent to take it.
That this way is difficult is a strange misconception; for it is on the contrary, the easiest and simplest and most direct way and anyone can do it, if he makes his mind and vital quiet. As for the Mother and myself, we had to try all ways, follow all methods, to surmount mountains of difficulties, a far heavier burden to bear than you or anybody else in the Ashram or outside; far more difficult conditions, battles to fight, wounds to endure, ways to cleave through impenetrable morass and desert and forest, hostile masses to conquer — a work such as I am certain none else had to do before us. It is because we have the complete experience that we can show a straighter and easier road to others — if they will only consent to take it.