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Perseverance: the decision to go to the very end. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the mother Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p1</ref>

Perseverance is patience in action. <refcenter>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p2~</refcenter>

Perseverance breaks down in the path is the one rule to cling to and with that finally all obstaclesare overcome. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and Perseverance. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/patience-and-perseverance#p7 </ref> <center>~</center> Perseverance is patience in action. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p2</ref> <center>~</center> Persevere―it is the surest way to success. What you have not been able to achieve in you last year, you will do this year. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the mother Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p3p5 </ref> <center>~</center> The source of sincerity, of will, of perseverance is in the psychic being, but this translates itself differently in different people. <ref>The Mother. (2002). 26 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/26-march-1951#p27 </ref>  <center>~</center> The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour for the union to be made an accomplished fact, but it never complains and knows how to wait for the hour of realisation to come. <ref>The Mother. (2003). The Soul (the Psychic). In "Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/the-soul-the-psychic#p57 </ref> = Why is Perseverance Important? =''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?''

Perseverance 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, Persevere. 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 path is Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/17/4-january-1972#p1 </ref>  You must first have a great deal of perseverance in the search, for usually when one rule begins searching for these things the mind comes to cling give a hundred and one favourable explanations for your not needing to and with search. It tells you, "Why no, it is not at all your fault; it is this, it is that finally all obstacles , it is the circumstances, it is the people, these are things received from outside—all kinds of excellent excuses, which, unless you are overcomevery firm in your resolution, make you let go, and then it is finished; and so, after a short time the whole business has to be started again, the bad impulse or the thing you didn't want, the movement you didn't want, comes back, and so you must begin everything over again—till the day you decide to perform the operation. When the operation is done it is over, one is free. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 16 march 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/16-march-1955#p9 </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 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>  <center>~</center> It is possible that you may not obtain an immediate result, but Persevere. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Sleep and Rest. In "Words of the Mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/15/sleep-and-rest#p25 </ref> <center>~</center> A great determination, a strong will and an untiring perseverance are indispensable to reach the goal. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/psychic-education-and-spiritual-education#p3 </ref>  <center>~</center> If you 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>  <center>~</center> For a happy and effective life, the essentials are sincerity, humility, perseverance and an insatiable thirst for progress. Above all, one must be convinced of a limitless possibility of progress. Progress is youth; at a hundred years of age one can be young. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/students#p18 </ref> <center>~</center> The transformation of character has in fact been realised by means of a clear-sighted discipline and a perseverance so obstinate that nothing, not even the most persistent failures, can discourage it. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Vital Education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/vital-education#p5 </ref>

Persevere―it is the surest way to success. What you have not been able to achieve in you last year, you will do this year. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p5 ~</refcenter>

It takes timeIf you have a mantra and do not repeat it sufficiently, steadfast endeavourthere is no use in having it and that if you are inattentive, you lose the benefit of vigilance, long continued aspiration and a calm perseverance to get anywhere in Yoga; that time if you do not give yourself because of these recurrent swingings away from continue in the right attitudegood habits that you acquire, they are useless—that is to say, you must persevere. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142002). Attacks by the hostile forcesImpurity. In "Letters on yoga 4Questions and answers (1929 - 1931)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3103/attacks-by-the-hostile-forcesimpurity#p16 p26 </ref>

You must Persevere in your effort until you do succeed. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 11 june 1935. In "More answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/17/11-june-1935#p2 ~</refcenter>

You must be sincere in your Whatever method of development is chosen, determination and perseverance<nowiki>; then the things you cannot do today, you will one day be able are indispensable to do, after regular and persistent effortsobtain success.</nowiki> <ref> The Mother. (2003). 4 january 1972Concentration and Dispersion. In "More answers from the motherOn education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1712/4concentration-januaryand-1972dispersion#p1 p5 </ref>

You must first have a great deal of perseverance in the search, for usually when one begins searching for these things the mind comes to give a hundred and one favourable explanations for your not needing to search. It tells you, "Why no, it is not at all your fault; it is this, it is that, it is the circumstances, it is the people, these are things received from outside—all kinds of excellent excuses, which, unless you are very firm in your resolution, make you let go, and then it is finished; and so, after a short time the whole business has to be started again, the bad impulse or the thing you didn't want, the movement you didn't want, comes back, and so you must begin everything over again—till the day you decide to perform the operation. When the operation is done it is over, one is free. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 16 march 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/16-march-1955#p9 ~</refcenter>

If It is by persevering that one wants conquers difficulties, not by running away from them. One who perseveres is sure to triumph. Victory goes to take the trouble, one can enlarge his field considerablymost enduring. But it asks for work, for perseverance, a kind Always do your best and the Lord will take care of assiduous effortthe results. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 18 may 1955Perseverance. In "Questions and answers (1955)Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0714/18-may-1955perseverance#p88 p10 </ref>

There is only needed the perseverance to go on till this resistance breaks down. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and Perseverance. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/patience-and-perseverance#p26 ~</refcenter>

Persevere and You may not know at every moment what is still crooked the best thing to do or how to do it, but you can place your will be made straightat the disposal of the Divine to do the best possible, the best thing possible. You will see it will have marvelous results. Do this with consciousness, sincerity and perseverance and you will find yourself getting along with gigantic strides. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20132002). Peace - the basis of the sadhana17 february 1950. In "Letters on yoga 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/2904/peace-the17-basis-of-thefebruary-sadhana1951#p23 p21 </ref>

One has to Persevere until the light conquers. <refcenter> 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 ~</refcenter>

The path of surrender is indeed difficultWhen you want to progress, but if one perseveres the difficulty you want to conquer immediately increases tenfold in importance and intensity in it with sincerity, there your consciousness. There is bound but to be some successPersevere, that's all. It will pass. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20132003). The central processes of the sadhana21 August 1957. In "Letters on yoga 2Questions and answers (1957 - 1958)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/2909/the-central-processes21-of-theaugust-sadhana1957#p19 p12 </ref>

The only course is to shake off the inertia of the will and Persevere. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Surrender. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/surrender#p90 ~</refcenter>

Unless one has an endless With patience and an unshakable perseverance, it is better not to start on the way of transformationall prayers get fulfilled. <ref> The Mother. (2003). TransformationPatience. In "Words of the mother 3Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1514/transformationpatience#p21 p10 </ref>

It is possible that you may not obtain an immediate result, but Persevere. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Sleep and Rest. In "Words of the mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/15/sleep-and-rest#p25 ~</refcenter>

Persevere, No victory can be won without a fixed fidelity to the aim and what you cannot do today you will be able a long effort. There is no other way than to do tomorrowPersevere. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). 11 January 1972Human Relations and the Spiritual Life. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 4". Retrieved from http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1631/11human-relations-and-the-januaryspiritual-1972life#p9 p39 </ref>

Without perseverance one never attains anything. <refcenter> 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#p3 ~</refcenter>

If you Persevere you are sure to succeedand what is still crooked will be made straight. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032013). Letters to a young sadhak Peace - 7the basis of the sadhana. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1629/letterspeace-tothe-abasis-youngof-sadhakthe-viisadhana#p7p23 </ref>

Simply aspire with calm and perseverance for the light. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 30 August 1936. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/30-august-1936#p5 ~</refcenter>

You One must Persevere with courage till the result comes and sincerity. You are sure if one perseveres the result is bound to succeed one daycome. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). 2 September 1962Dealing with Hostile Attacks. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1631/2dealing-with-septemberhostile-1962attacks#p3 p53 </ref>

For each person the way differs == Importance in its details, but sincerity and perseverance are equally indispensable for all. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 6 May 1964. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/6-may-1964#p4 </ref> Yoga ==

The Mother's force Unless one has an endless patience and an unshakable perseverance, it is there with you even when you do better not feel it. Trust to it, remain quiet and Perseverestart on the way of transformation. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). Wrong Movements of the VitalTransformation. In "Letters on yoga 4Words of the Mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3115/wrong-movements-of-the-vitaltransformation#p22 p21 </ref>

A great determination, a strong will and an untiring perseverance are indispensable to reach the goal. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/psychic-education-and-spiritual-education#p3 ~</refcenter>

For a happy and effective all those who are destined to find their inner being, the truth of their being, there is always at least one moment in lifewhen they were no longer the same, perhaps just like a lightning-flash—but that is enough. It indicates the essentials are sincerityroad one should take, humilityit is the door that opens on this path. And so you must go through the door, and with perseverance and an insatiable thirst for progress. Above all, one must be convinced of a limitless possibility of progressunfailing steadfastness seek to renew the state which will lead you to something more real and more total. Progress is youth; at a hundred years of age one can be young. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education26 Dec 1956. In "On educationQuestions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1208/students26-december-1956#p18 p21 </ref>

The source All the methods of sincerityself-knowledge, self-control and self-mastery are good. You have to choose the one that comes to you spontaneously and best corresponds to your nature. And once having chosen the method, of you must use your intelligent willto apply it with an unfailing perseverance that does not shrink from any obstacle, of perseverance any difficulty. It is in the psychic being, but this translates itself differently in different peoplea long and minute work which must be undertaken with sincerity and continued with an increasing sincerity ever more scrupulous and integral. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 26 March 195128 July 1960. In "Questions and Some answers (1950 - 1951)from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0416/2628-marchjuly-19511960#p27 p4 </ref>

The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour for the union to be made an accomplished fact, but it never complains and knows how to wait for the hour of realisation to come. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). The Soul (the Psychic). In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/the-soul-the-psychic#p57 ~</refcenter>

= The road of Yoga is long, every inch of ground has to be won against much resistance and no quality is more needed by the sadhak than patience and single-minded perseverance with a faith that remains firm through all difficulties, delays and apparent failures. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and Perseverance . In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in Yoga =/cwsa/29/patience-and-perseverance#p3 </ref>

For all those who are destined to find their inner being, the truth of their being, there is always at least one moment in life when they were no longer the same, perhaps just like a lightning-flash—but that is enough. It indicates the road one should take, it is the door that opens on this path. And so you must go through the door, and with perseverance and an unfailing steadfastness seek to renew the state which will lead you to something more real and more total. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 26 Dec 1956. In "Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/08/26-december-1956#p21 ~</refcenter>

The road of Yoga is It takes time, steadfast endeavour, long, every inch of ground has to be won against much resistance continued aspiration and no quality is more needed by the sadhak than patience and single-minded a calm perseverance with a faith to get anywhere in Yoga; that remains firm through all difficulties, delays and apparent failurestime you do not give yourself because of these recurrent swingings away from the right attitude. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (20132014). Patience and PerseveranceAttacks by the hostile forces. In "Letters on yoga 24". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/2931/patienceattacks-by-andthe-hostile-perseveranceforces#p3 p16 </ref>

All the methods of self-knowledge, self-control and self-mastery are good. You have to choose the one that comes to you spontaneously and best corresponds to your nature. And once having chosen the method, you must use your intelligent will to apply it with an unfailing perseverance that does not shrink from any obstacle, any difficulty. It is a long and minute work which must be undertaken with sincerity and continued with an increasing sincerity ever more scrupulous and integral. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 28 July 1960. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/28-july-1960#p4 ~</refcenter>

Aspire and Persevere and all will come with the growing consciousness. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2012). The true being and the true consciousness. In "Letters on yoga 1". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/28/the-true-being-and-the-true-consciousness#p8 </ref>

Where the call of the soul perseveres, the response of the Divine must come. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2012). Doubt and Faith. In "Letters on yoga 1". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/28/doubt-and-faith#p12 ~</refcenter>

Grant us Where the rectitude, call of the couragesoul perseveres, the perseverance and response of the goodwill necessary to accomplish this sublime taskDivine must come. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032012). Replies to Prayers of the Physical Education GroupsDoubt and Faith. In "On educationLetters on yoga 1". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1228/repliesdoubt-to-prayers-of-the-physical-educationand-groupsfaith#p34 p12 </ref>

=== Perseverance Persevere in Concentration ===your concentration till you come to the point when you no longer lose the inner contact. <ref>The Mother. (2002). 25 Dec 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/25-december-1950#p18 </ref>

Persevere in your concentration till you come to the point when you no longer lose the inner contact. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 25 Dec 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/25-december-1950#p18 ~</refcenter>

To attain that concentration much effort is necessary; an immediate or even a quick result is rarely possible. But if the inner door has once been opened, you may be sure that it will open again if you know how to Persevere. <ref> The Mother. (2002). 25 Dec 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/25-december-1950#p21 </ref>

<span style="color: #000000;">To transform And if you Persevere, you will see that all of a sudden you are relieved of a mass of meanness and ugliness and obscurity which was preventing you from flowering in the vital one must light. It is those things which make you shrivel up, prevent you from widening yourself, opening out in a light where you have the impression of being very comfortable. If you make this effort, you willsee finally that you are very far from the point where you had begun, perseverancethe things you did not feel, sinceritydid not understand, have become clear. If you are resolved, you are sure to succeed. <ref> The Mother. (2002). 26 March 8 february 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)"http://incarnateword. in/cwm/04/8-february-1951#p18 http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/268-marchfebruary-1951#p26 p18 </ref>

One has to Persevere till one can stand back from the mind as from the vital and feel the deeper and larger mental and vital Purushas within one which are capable of silence, capable of a straight receptivity of the true Word and Force as of the true silence <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Mental Difficulties and the Need of Quietude. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/mental-difficulties-and-the-need-of-quietude#p3 ~</refcenter>

It is always However heavy and tedious the vital being which protests and complains. The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour resistance you have to make Persevere till you have got the union an accomplished factPeace, but it never complainsKnowledge, and knows how to wait for Force down there in place of the hour of realisations to comeinertia. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). Letters to a young sadhak -4Difficulties of the Physical Nature. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1631/lettersdifficulties-toof-a-youngthe-sadhakphysical-ivnature#p18 p38 </ref>

One must be more obstinate than the obstinate material nature and Persevere until the light and truth can take permanent hold of the parts which are still responsive to the old movements. There can be no doubt that with this perseverance the Truth will in the end conquer. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Wrong Movements of the Vital. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/wrong-movements-of-the-vital#p75 ~</refcenter>

There is no easy way to get over physical animality Face all these things [inner disturbances] quietly and vital greedfirmly with perseverance in the endeavour of the sadhana. It is only an obstinate perseverance that can succeedTrust firmly in the Divine Grace and the Divine Grace will not fail you. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032013). Greed (for Food)The Divine Grace and Guidance. In "Words of the mother Letters on yoga 2".http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1429/greedthe-fordivine-grace-and-foodguidance#p13 p24 </ref>

perseverance is necessary in any process, and what is this process? First, there must be the ability to observe and discern, the ability to find the vital in oneself. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 26 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/26-march-1951#p7 ~</refcenter>

To It is a long and meticulous work for your perfectionthat requires much perseverance, but the first step result is to become conscious of yourselfworth the trouble, for it brings not only mastery but also the possibility of the different parts of your being transformation and their respective activities. You must learn to distinguish these different parts one from another, so that you may become clearly aware of the origin illumination of the movements that occur in you, the many impulses, reactions and conflicting wills that drive you to action. It is an assiduous study which demands much perseverance and sincerityconsciousness. <ref> The Mother. (2003). The Science of Living28 August 1969. In "On educationSome answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1216/the28-science-ofaugust-living1969#p5 </ref>

If the education of the vital is carried far enough, with perseverance and sincerity, there comes a time when, convinced of the greatness and beauty of the goal, the vital gives up petty and illusory sensorial satisfactions in order to win the divine delight. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). The Four Austerities and the Four Liberations. In "On education" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/the-four-austerities-and-the-four-liberations#p31 ~</refcenter>

The transformation of character has It is not an impossible discipline but it is extremely long and requires an unshakable patience, for it is as if you wanted to build up in fact been realised by means of you a being, a clear-sighted discipline body; and a perseverance so obstinate for that nothing, not even you require first of all the most persistent failuresnecessary knowledge, can but also such a prolonged persistence and perseverance as would discourage many. But itis altogether indispensable if you want to take part in the knowledge of your higher being. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). Vital Education27 January 1951. In "On educationQuestions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1204/vital27-january-education1951#p5 p21 </ref>

Sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self-control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches. Parents, have a high ideal and always act in accordance with it and you will see that little by little your child will reflect this ideal in himself and spontaneously manifest the qualities you would like to see expressed in his nature. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/education#p5 ~</refcenter>

If It is not an easy path, you make a mistakewill need time, quietly observe it and correct the tendency next timeyou will need patience. Even if the mistake recurs oftenYou will need much endurance, you have only to Persevere quietly—remembering that nature cannot be changed in a daymuch perseverance and courage and an untiring goodwill. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). Depression and Despondency22 Dec 1954. In "Letters on yoga 4Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3106/depression22-anddecember-despondency1954#p67 p28 </ref>

First of all, one must will it. And then one must aspire with great perseverance, and each time the ego shows itself, one must give it a little rap on the nose (Mother taps her nose) until it has received so many raps that it is tired of them and gives up the game. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 28 July 1954. In "Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/06/28-july-1954#p31 ~</refcenter>

It is from within that you must become master of your lower nature by establishing your consciousness firmly in a domain that is free of all desire and attachment because it is under The self-perfection or even simply the influence self-improvement of the divine Light and Force. It each individual body is a long and exacting labour which must problem to be undertaken with an unfailing sincerity solved, and a tireless its solution demands much patience, perseveranceand regularity.<ref> The Mother. (2003). 26 August 1964The Four Austerities and the Four Liberations. In "Some answers from the motherOn education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1612/26the-four-austerities-and-the-augustfour-1964liberations#p4 p16 </ref>

If you have a mantra and do not repeat it sufficiently, there is no use in having it and that if you are inattentive, you lose the benefit of vigilance, and that if you do not continue in the good habits that you acquire, they are useless—that is to say, you must Persevere. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). Impurity. In "Questions and answers (1929 - 1931)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/03/impurity#p26 ~</refcenter>

And if you PerseverePatience, you will see that all of a sudden you are relieved of a mass of meanness and ugliness and obscurity which was preventing you from flowering in the light. It is those things which make you shrivel upperseverance, generosity, prevent you from widening yourselfbroad-mindedness, opening out in a light where you have the impression of being very comfortable. If you make this effortinsight, you will see finally that you are very far from the point where you had beguncalm and understanding firmness, and control over the things you did not feel, did not understand, have become clear. If you are resolved, you are sure to succeedego until it is completely mastered or even abolished. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 8 february 1951Correspondence. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)On education" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/8-february-1951#p18 http:/12/incarnateword.in/cwm/04/8-february-1951correspondence#p18 p271 </ref>

Whatever method of development is chosen, determination and perseverance are indispensable to obtain success. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Concentration and Dispersion. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/concentration-and-dispersion#p5 ~</refcenter>

=== Transform Physical Nature The path of surrender is indeed difficult, but if one perseveres in it with Perseverance ===sincerity, there is bound to be some success. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2013). The central processes of the sadhana. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/the-central-processes-of-the-sadhana#p19 </ref>

To change one's body one must be ready to do millions == Importance of times the same thing, because Perseverance in the body is a creature of habits and functions by routine, and because to destroy a routine one must Persevere for years. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 30 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/30-march-1955#p24 </ref>Vital Being ==

To be constantly mindful of It is always the true nature of vital being which protests and complains. The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour to make the bodyunion an accomplished fact, not to seek what is evilbut it never complains, and knows how to pursue with perseverance what is good, is wait for the hour of realisations to have right understanding; thus, all one's impurity disappearscome. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). MiscellanyLetters to a young sadhak -4. In "Questions and Some answers (1929 - 1931)from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0316/miscellanyletters-to-a-young-sadhak-iv#p4 p18 </ref>

It is by persevering that To transform the vital one conquers difficultiesmust have will, not by running away from them. One who perseveres is sure to triumph. Victory goes to the most enduring. Always do your best and the Lord will take care of the resultsperseverance, sincerity. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). Perseverance26 March 1951. In "Words of the mother 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1404/perseverance26-march-1951#p10 p26 </ref>

You may not know at every moment what is the best thing to do or how to do it, but you can place your will at the disposal of the Divine to do the best possible, the best thing possible. You will see it will have marvelous results. Do this with consciousness, sincerity and perseverance and you will find yourself getting along with gigantic strides. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 17 february 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/17-february-1951#p21 ~</refcenter>

Persevere quietly It is from within that you must become master of your lower nature by establishing your consciousness firmly in a domain that is free of all desire and attachment because it is under the influence of the divine Light and Force. It is a long and exacting labour which must be undertaken with an unfailing sincerity and let nothing discourage youa tireless perseverance. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). The Transformation of the Physical26 August 1964. In "Letters on yoga 4Some answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3116/the26-transformation-of-theaugust-physical1964#p37 p4 </ref>

Victory is certain if we Persevere and what price of difficulty and endeavour can be too great for such a conquest? <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Hostile Forces and the Difficulties of Yoga. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/the-hostile-forces-and-the-difficulties-of-yoga#p14 ~</refcenter>

Persevere in your aspiration If the education of the vital is carried far enough, with perseverance and effort, do not allow yourself to be discouraged by setbacks. This always happens in the beginning. But if you continue to fight without paying any attention to themsincerity, there comes a day will come time when , convinced of the resistances give way greatness and beauty of the difficulties vanish. My help is always with yougoal, but you must learn to use it the vital gives up petty and illusory sensorial satisfactions in order to rely on it rather than on your own resourceswin the divine delight. <ref> The Mother. (2003). PerseveranceThe Four Austerities and the Four Liberations. In "Words of the mother 2On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1412/perseverancethe-four-austerities-and-the-four-liberations#p7 p31 </ref>

The more you advance, the more vigilant must you become. And the most essential quality is perseverance, endurance, and a... what shall I call it= How to Cultivate Perseverance?—a kind of inner good humour which helps you not to get discouraged, not to become sad, and to face all difficulties with a smile. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 18 Jan 1956. In "Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/08/18-january-1956#p9 </ref>=

When you want to progressYou must arm yourself with great patience, great patience, the difficulty and not think that you want to conquer immediately increases tenfold in importance and intensity in your consciousnessare good for nothing because it takes so much time. There You must never be despondent, never tell yourself, "Oh! This is but to Perseverenot for me!" Everyone can do it, if he puts into it the time, the courage, the endurance and the perseverance that's allare demanded. It will pass. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 21 August 1957251 June 1958. In "Questions and answers (1957 - 1958)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/09/2125-augustjune-19571958#p12 p8 </ref>

Persevere, be more and more sincere and you will succeed. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Mistakes Can Be Effaced. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/mistakes-can-be-effaced#p7 ~</refcenter>

With patience Perseverance is necessary in any process, and perseverance all prayers get fulfilledwhat is this process? First, there must be the ability to observe and discern, the ability to find the vital in oneself. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). Patience26 March 1951. In "Words of the mother 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1404/patience26-march-1951#p10 p7 </ref>

When you want to make a progress, the difficulty you wished to conquer increases tenfold in importance and intensity in your consciousness. You have only to Persevere. That is all; it will pass away. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Face and Overcome Difficulties. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/face-and-overcome-difficulties#p21 ~</refcenter>

Persevere To work for your perfection, the first step is to become conscious of yourself, of the different parts of your being and you will conquertheir respective activities. You can be sure must learn to distinguish these different parts one from another, so that you may become clearly aware of the origin of the movements that my helpoccur in you, the many impulses, force reactions and blessings are always with conflicting wills that drive youto action. It is an assiduous study which demands much perseverance and sincerity. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Face and Overcome DifficultiesThe Science of Living. In "Words of the mother 2On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1412/facethe-andscience-overcomeof-difficultiesliving#p59 p5 </ref>

One must Persevere till the result comes and if one perseveres the result is bound to come.<refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Dealing with Hostile Attacks. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/dealing-with-hostile-attacks#p53 ~</refcenter>

Persevere without being discouragedThe most important point (what everybody says but only a few do) is to put into practice what you know. With that you have a good chance of succeeding, and with perseverance you will certainly get there. <ref> The Mother. (2002). 5 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/5-march-1951#p24 </ref> == Process == The only course is to shake off the inertia of the freedom will comeand Persevere. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Surrender. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/surrender#p90 </ref>  <center>~</center> Simply aspire with calm and perseverance for the light. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 30 August 1936. In "Some answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/30-august-1936#p5 </ref>   <center>~</center> One must be more obstinate than the obstinate material nature and Persevere until the light and truth can take permanent hold of the parts which are still responsive to the old movements. There can be no doubt that with this perseverance the Truth will in the end conquer. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Ego and Its FormsWrong Movements of the Vital. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/egowrong-movements-andof-itsthe-formsvital#p42 p75 </ref>

Persevere<nowikicenter>; there is no reason for giving up. Let no uprising of difficulties discourage you. At the end there is victory and lasting peace.~</nowiki><ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Psychic Being and Its Role in Sadhana. In "Letters on yoga 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/30/the-psychic-being-and-its-role-in-sadhana#p15 </refcenter>

No victory can be won without a fixed fidelity The Mother's force is there with you even when you do not feel it. Trust to the aim it, remain quiet and a long effortPersevere. There is no other way than to Persevere <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Human Relations and Wrong Movements of the Spiritual LifeVital. In "Letters on yoga 4" . http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/humanwrong-relationsmovements-andof-the-spiritual-lifevital#p39 p22 </ref>

If there are always forces around which are concerned to depress and discourage, there are always forces above and around us which we can draw upon,—draw into ourselves to restore, to fill up again with strength and faith and joy and the power that perseveres and conquers <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Sleep. In "Letters on yoga 4".http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/sleep#p75 ~</refcenter>

However heavy Persevere quietly and tedious the resistance you have to Persevere till let nothing discourage you have got the Peace, Knowledge, Force down there in place of the inertia. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Difficulties The Transformation of the Physical Nature. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/difficultiesthe-transformation-of-the-physical-nature#p38 p37 </ref>

It is only by perseverance in aspiration or will that this difficulty can disappear.<refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Difficulties of the Physical Nature. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/difficulties-of-the-physical-nature#p65 ~</refcenter>

What Victory is needed is perseverance—to go on without discouragement, recognising that the process of the nature certain if we Persevere and the action what price of the Mother's force is working through the difficulty even and will do all that is needed. endeavour can be too great for such a conquest? <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Time The Hostile Forces and Change the Difficulties of the NatureYoga. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/timethe-hostile-forces-and-changethe-difficulties-of-the-natureyoga#p7 p14 </ref>

Face all these things [inner disturbances] quietly and firmly with perseverance in the endeavour of the sadhana. Trust firmly in the Divine Grace and the Divine Grace will not fail you. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). The Divine Grace and Guidance. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/the-divine-grace-and-guidance#p24 ~</refcenter>

It The more you advance, the more vigilant must you become. And the most essential quality is a long and meticulous work that requires much perseverance, but the result is worth the troubleendurance, for and a... what shall I call it brings ?—a kind of inner good humour which helps you not only mastery but also the possibility of the transformation to get discouraged, not to become sad, and illumination of the consciousnessto face all difficulties with a smile. There is an English word which expresses this very well—cheerfulness. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 28 August 196918 Jan 1956. In "Some Questions and answers from the mother(1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1608/2818-augustjanuary-19691956#p5 p9 </ref>

There is only one thing With an intensity of will, with perseverance and that's importantindispensable good humour which smiles at difficulties and laughs at mistakes. Then everything will go well. <ref>The Mother. (2002). 26 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http: that is a //incarnateword.in/cwm/04/26-march-1951#p23 </ref>  <center>~</center> Persevere, be more and more sincere and persistent you willsucceed. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Mistakes Can Be Effaced. In "Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/mistakes-can-be-effaced#p7 </ref>  <center>~</center> Persevere without being discouraged, the freedom will come. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Ego and Its Forms. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/ego-and-its-forms#p42 </ref> <center>~</center> Persevere there is no reason for these things dongiving up. Let no uprising of difficulties discourage you. At the end there is victory and lasting peace. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Psychic Being and Its Role in Sadhana. In "Letters on yoga 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/30/the-psychic-being-and-its-role-in-sadhana#p15 </ref>  <center>~</center> If there are always forces around which are concerned to depress and discourage, there are always forces above and around us which we can draw upon,—draw into ourselves to restore, to fill up again with strength and faith and joy and the power that perseveres and conquers. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Sleep. In "Letters on yoga 4".http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/sleep#p75 </ref>  <center>~</center> The habit of remembering and applying one't happen in s knowledge at the right moment comes only by a twinklinggreat patience and perseverance which refuses to be discouraged by frequent failure. So one must Persevere<ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Emergence or Coming Forward of the Psychic. In "Letters on yoga 3". http://incarnateword. When someone feels in/cwsa/30/the-emergence-or-coming-forward-of-the-psychic#p42 </ref>  <center>~</center> An untiring patience and a perseverance which assures you that he is what you have not advancingsucceeded in doing today, he must you will succeed in doing another time, and makes you go on trying until you do succeed. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 12 Dec 1956. In "Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/08/12-december-1956#p47 </ref> == Practices == Persevere in your aspiration and effort, do not get allow yourself to be discouraged; he by setbacks. This always happens in the beginning. But if you continue to fight without paying any attention to them, a day will come when the resistances give way and the difficulties vanish. My help is always with you, but you must try learn to use it and to find out what rely on it is rather than on your own resources. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in /cwm/14/perseverance#p7 </ref>  <center>~</center> If you make a mistake, quietly observe it and correct the tendency next time. Even if the mistake recurs often, you have only to Persevere quietly—remembering that nature cannot be changed in a day. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Depression and Despondency. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/depression-and-despondency#p67 </ref>  <center>~</center> First of all, one must will it. And then one must aspire with great perseverance, and each time the ego shows itself, one must give it a little rap on the nose (Mother taps her nose) until it has received so many raps that it is opposing, tired of them and then make gives up the necessary progress. And suddenly one goes forwardgame. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 17 February 28 July 1954. In "Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/06/1728-februaryjuly-1954#p6 p31 </ref> <center>~</center> What is needed is perseverance—to go on without discouragement, recognising that the process of the nature and the action of the Mother's force is working through the difficulty even and will do all that is needed. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Time and Change of the Nature. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/time-and-change-of-the-nature#p7 </ref>  <center>~</center> Whatever you do, never forget the goal which you have set before you. There is nothing great or small once you have set out on this great discovery; all things are equally important and can either hasten or delay its success. Thus before you eat, concentrate a few seconds in the aspiration that the food you are about to eat may bring your body the substance it needs to serve as a solid basis for your effort towards the great discovery, and give it the energy for persistence and perseverance in the effort. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/psychic-education-and-spiritual-education#p12 </ref> === For Children === Sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self-control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches. Parents, have a high ideal and always act in accordance with it and you will see that little by little your child will reflect this ideal in himself and spontaneously manifest the qualities you would like to see expressed in his nature. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/education#p5 </ref>  === In the Vital Being === One has to Persevere till one can stand back from the mind as from the vital and feel the deeper and larger mental and vital Purushas within one which are capable of silence, capable of a straight receptivity of the true Word and Force as of the true silence. <ref>Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Mental Difficulties and the Need of Quietude. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/mental-difficulties-and-the-need-of-quietude#p3 </ref> <center>~</center> There is no easy way to get over physical animality and vital greed. It is only an obstinate perseverance that can succeed. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Greed (for Food). In "Words of the Mother 2".http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/greed-for-food#p13 </ref>

When one wants to change something of the material life, whether the character or the functioning of the organs or habits, one must have an unfaltering perseverance, be ready to begin again a hundred times the same thing with the same intensity with which one did it the first time and as though one had never done it before. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 30 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/30-march-1955#p22 ~</refcenter>

Whatever you do, never forget the goal which you have set before you. There is nothing great or small once you have set out on this great discovery; all things are equally only one thing that's important : that is a sincere and can either hasten or delay its success. Thus before you eatpersistent will, concentrate for these things don't happen in a few seconds in the aspiration twinkling. So one must Persevere. When someone feels that the food you are about he is not advancing, he must not get discouraged; he must try to eat may bring your body the substance find out what it needs to serve as a solid basis for your effort towards is in the great discoverynature that is opposing, and give it then make the energy for persistence and perseverance in the effortnecessary progress. And suddenly one goes forward. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education17 February 1954. In "On educationQuestions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1206/psychic-education-and17-spiritualfebruary-education1954#p12 p6 </ref>

The habit of remembering and applying one's knowledge at the right moment comes only by a great patience and perseverance which refuses to be discouraged by frequent failure. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Emergence or Coming Forward of the Psychic. In "Letters on yoga 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/30/the-emergence-or-coming-forward-of-the-psychic#p42 ~</refcenter>

You must arm yourself Persevere with great patience, great patience, courage and not think that you are good for nothing because it takes so much timesincerity. You must never be despondent, never tell yourself, "Oh! This is not for me!" Everyone can do it, if he puts into it the time, the courage, the endurance and the perseverance that are demandedsure to succeed one day. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 251 June 19582 September 1962. In "Questions and Some answers (1957 - 1958)from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0916/252-juneseptember-19581962#p8 p3 </ref>

An untiring patience and a perseverance which assures you that what you have not succeeded in doing today, you will succeed in doing another time, and makes you go on trying until you do succeed. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 12 Dec 1956. === In "Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/08/12-december-1956#p47 </ref> the Body ===

It To be constantly mindful of the true nature of the body, not to seek what is not an easy pathevil, you will need timeto pursue with perseverance what is good, you will need patience. You will need much enduranceis to have right understanding; thus, much perseverance and courage and an untiring goodwillall one's impurity disappears. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). 22 Dec 1954Miscellany. In "Questions and answers (19541929 - 1931)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0603/22-december-1954miscellany#p28 p4 </ref>

The most important point (what everybody says but only a few do) is to put into practice what you know. With that you have a good chance of succeeding, and with perseverance you will certainly get there. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 5 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/5-march-1951#p24 ~</refcenter>

It is not an impossible discipline but it is extremely long and requires an unshakable patience, for it is as if you wanted When one wants to build up in you a beingchange something of the material life, a body; and for that you require first whether the character or the functioning of all the necessary knowledgeorgans or habits, one must have an unfaltering perseverance, but also such be ready to begin again a prolonged persistence hundred times the same thing with the same intensity with which one did it the first time and perseverance as would discourage many. But though one had never done it is altogether indispensable if you want to take part in the knowledge of your higher beingbefore. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 27 January 195130 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 19511955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0407/2730-januarymarch-19511955#p21 p22 </ref>

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, Persevere. 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. <refcenter> The Mother. (1998). 14 October 1953. In "Questions and answers (1953)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/05/14-october-1953#p40 ~</refcenter>

Force which To change one's body one must be ready to do millions of times the same thing, because the body is here a creature of habits and is given consciouslyfunctions by routine, constantly, with an endless perseverance and patience, only because to destroy a routine one must Persevere for one sole purpose, that of realising the divine workyears. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 2 June 195430 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (19541955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0607/230-junemarch-19541955#p24 </ref>

The self-perfection or even simply the self-improvement of each individual body is a problem to be solved, and its solution demands much patience, perseverance and regularity. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). The Four Austerities and the Four Liberations. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/the-four-austerities-and-the-four-liberations#p16 ~</refcenter>

PatiencePersevere, perseverance, generosity, broad-mindedness, insight, calm and understanding firmness, and control over the ego until it is completely mastered or even abolishedwhat you cannot do today you will be able to do tomorrow. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Correspondence11 January 1972. In "On educationSome answers from the Mother" . Retrieved from http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1216/correspondence11-january-1972#p271 p9 </ref>

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