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''Q: Sometimes there are latent powers in us of which we are unaware. To do a work, how is one to know whether one is capable of doing it or not?''
A: How can one know whether one is capable of doing it or not! By trying. That's the best thing. And if you do not succeed immediately, Perseverepersevere. And you must know that if a strong urge, a very strong urge to do something comes to you, that means this work has something to do with you and you are capable of doing it. But one can have powers which are so well hidden that one has to dig long before finding them. So you must not get discouraged at the first setback, you must persist. <ref> The Mother. (1998). 14 October 1953. In "Questions and answers (1953)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/05/14-october-1953#p40 </ref>
You must be sincere in your perseverance; then the things you cannot do today, you will one day be able to do, after regular and persistent efforts. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 4 january 1972. In "More answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/17/4-january-1972#p1 </ref>
There is only needed the perseverance to go on till this resistance breaks down. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and Perseverance. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/patience-and-perseverance#p26 </ref>
One has to Persevere persevere until the light conquers. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Peace - the basis of the sadhana. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/peace-the-basis-of-the-sadhana#p25 </ref>
If one wants to take the trouble, one can enlarge his field considerably. But it asks for work, for perseverance, a kind of assiduous effort. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 18 may 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/18-may-1955#p88 </ref>
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It is possible that you may not obtain an immediate result, but Perseverepersevere. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Sleep and Rest. In "Words of the Mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/15/sleep-and-rest#p25 </ref>
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If you Persevere persevere you are sure to succeed. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Letters to a young sadhak - 7. In "Some answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/letters-to-a-young-sadhak-vii#p7</ref>
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One must Persevere persevere till the result comes and if one perseveres the result is bound to come.<ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Dealing with Hostile Attacks. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/dealing-with-hostile-attacks#p53 </ref>
== Importance in Yoga ==