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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>The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032013). Patience and Perseverance. In "Words of the mother Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1429/patience-and-perseverance#p3p7 </ref>

<center>~</center> Perseverance is patience in action. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the path 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 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p5 </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 rule to cling 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, 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 with you are capable of doing it. But one can have powers which are so well hidden that finally 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><center>~</center>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> <center>~</center>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 obstacles your fault; it is this, it is that, it is the circumstances, it is the people, these are overcomethings 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. <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> <center>~</center>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> <center>~</center>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>

= <center>~</center> 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. <ref>The Mother. (2002). Impurity. In "Questions and answers (1929 - 1931)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/03/impurity#p26 </ref>  <center>~</center> Whatever method of development is chosen, determination and perseverance are indispensable to obtain success. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Concentration and Dispersion. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/concentration-and-dispersion#p5 </ref> <center>~</center> It is by persevering that one conquers difficulties, 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 results. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance . In "Words of the Mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p10 </ref> <center>~</center> 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. <ref>The Mother. (2002). 17 february 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/17-february-1951#p21 </ref> <center>~</center> When you want to progress, the difficulty you want to conquer immediately increases tenfold in importance and intensity in your consciousness. There is a Process =but to Persevere, that's all. It will pass. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 21 August 1957. In "Questions and answers (1957 - 1958)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/09/21-august-1957#p12 </ref>

It takes time, steadfast endeavour, long continued aspiration and a calm perseverance to get anywhere in Yoga; that time you do not give yourself because of these recurrent swingings away from the right attitude. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Attacks by the hostile forces. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/attacks-by-the-hostile-forces#p16 ~</refcenter>

You must Persevere in your effort until you do succeedWith patience and perseverance all prayers get fulfilled. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 11 june 1935Patience. In "More answers from Words of the motherMother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1714/11-june-1935patience#p2 p10 </ref>

You must be sincere in your perseverance<nowikicenter>; 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 ~</refcenter>

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 No victory can be won without a hundred and one favourable explanations for your not needing fixed fidelity 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, aim 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 operationlong effort. When the operation There is done it is over, one is freeno other way than to Persevere. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). 16 march 1955Human Relations and the Spiritual Life. In "Questions and answers (1955)Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/0731/16human-relations-and-the-marchspiritual-1955life#p9 p39 </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. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 18 may 1955. In "Questions and answers (1955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/07/18-may-1955#p88 ~</refcenter>

There Persevere and what is only needed the perseverance to go on till this resistance breaks downstill crooked will be made straight. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and PerseverancePeace - the basis of the sadhana. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/patiencepeace-andthe-basis-of-the-perseverancesadhana#p26 p23 </ref>

Persevere and what is still crooked will be made straight. <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#p23 ~</refcenter>

One has must persevere till the result comes and if one perseveres the result is bound to Persevere until the light conquerscome. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (20132014). Peace - the basis of the sadhanaDealing with Hostile Attacks. In "Letters on yoga 24". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/2931/peacedealing-thewith-basis-of-thehostile-sadhanaattacks#p25 p53 </ref>

The path of surrender is indeed difficult, but if one perseveres == Importance in it with 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> Yoga ==

The only course Unless one has an endless patience and an unshakable perseverance, it is better not to shake off start on the inertia way of the will and Perseveretransformation. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20132003). SurrenderTransformation. In "Letters on yoga 2Words of the Mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/2915/surrendertransformation#p90 p21 </ref>

Unless one has an endless patience and an unshakable perseverance, it is better not to start on the way of transformation. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Transformation. In "Words of the mother 3". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/15/transformation#p21 ~</refcenter>

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 possible the door that opens on this path. And so you may not obtain must go through the door, and with perseverance and an immediate result, but Persevereunfailing steadfastness seek to renew the state which will lead you to something more real and more total. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Sleep and Rest26 Dec 1956. In "Words of the mother 3Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1508/sleep26-anddecember-rest1956#p25 p21 </ref>

Persevere, and what you cannot do today you will be able to do tomorrow. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 11 January 1972. In "Some answers from the mother". Retrieved from http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/11-january-1972#p9 ~</refcenter>

Without 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 one never attains anythingthat 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. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Letters to a young sadhak - 728 July 1960. In "Some answers from the motherMother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/letters-to-a-young28-sadhakjuly-vii1960#p3 p4 </ref>

If you Persevere you are sure to succeed. <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#p7~</refcenter>

Simply aspire 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 calm a faith that remains firm through all difficulties, delays and perseverance for the lightapparent failures. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032013). 30 August 1936Patience and Perseverance. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1629/30patience-augustand-1936perseverance#p5 p3 </ref>

You must Persevere with courage and sincerity. You are sure to succeed one day. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 2 September 1962. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/2-september-1962#p3 ~</refcenter>

For each person the way differs in its detailsIt takes time, steadfast endeavour, but sincerity long continued aspiration and a calm perseverance are equally indispensable for allto get anywhere in Yoga; that time you do not give yourself because of these recurrent swingings away from the right attitude. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). 6 May 1964Attacks by the hostile forces. In "Some answers from the motherLetters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1631/6attacks-by-the-mayhostile-1964forces#p4 p16 </ref>

The Mother's force is there with you even when you do not feel it. Trust to it, remain quiet and Persevere. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Wrong Movements of the Vital. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/wrong-movements-of-the-vital#p22 ~</refcenter>

A great determination, a strong Aspire and persevere and all will and an untiring perseverance are indispensable to reach come with the goalgrowing consciousness. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032012). Psychic education The true being and spiritual educationthe true consciousness. In "On educationLetters on yoga 1". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1228/psychicthe-educationtrue-being-and-spiritualthe-true-educationconsciousness#p3 p8 </ref>

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. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/students#p18 ~</refcenter>

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

The source of sincerity, of will, of perseverance is in the psychic being, but this translates itself differently in different people. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 26 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/26-march-1951#p27 ~</refcenter>

The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour for Persevere in your concentration till you come to the union to be made an accomplished fact, but it never complains and knows how to wait for point when you no longer lose the hour of realisation to comeinner contact. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). The Soul (the Psychic)25 Dec 1950. In "Words of the mother 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1404/the25-soul-thedecember-psychic1950#p57 p18 </ref>

For all those who are destined to find their inner being, the truth of their being, there To attain that concentration much effort is always at least one moment in life when they were no longer the same, perhaps just like necessary; an immediate or even a lightning-flash—but that quick result is enoughrarely possible. It indicates But if the road one should takeinner door has once been opened, you may be sure that 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 open again if you know how to something more real and more totalpersevere. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). 26 25 Dec 19561950. In "Questions and answers (19561950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0804/2625-december-19561950#p21 </ref>

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. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2013). Patience and Perseverance. In "Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/29/patience-and-perseverance#p3 ~</refcenter>

All the methods And if you persevere, you will see that all of a sudden you are relieved of a mass of self-knowledge, self-control meanness and ugliness and self-mastery are goodobscurity which was preventing you from flowering in the light. You It is those things which make you shrivel up, prevent you from widening yourself, opening out in a light where you have to choose the one impression of being very comfortable. If you make this effort, you will see finally that comes to you spontaneously and best corresponds to your nature. And once having chosen are very far from the methodpoint where you had begun, the things you must use your intelligent will to apply it with an unfailing perseverance that does did not feel, did not shrink from any obstacleunderstand, any difficultyhave become clear. It is a long and minute work which must be undertaken with sincerity and continued with an increasing sincerity ever more scrupulous and integralIf you are resolved, you are sure to succeed. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). 28 July 19608 february 1951. In "Some Questions and answers from the mother(1950 - 1951)"http://incarnateword. in/cwm/04/8-february-1951#p18 http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1604/288-julyfebruary-19601951#p4 p18 </ref>

Aspire and Persevere and all will come with the growing consciousness. <refcenter> 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 ~</refcenter>

Where However heavy and tedious the call of resistance you have to persevere till you have got the soul perseveresPeace, Knowledge, the response Force down there in place of the Divine must comeinertia. <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (20122014). Doubt and FaithDifficulties of the Physical Nature. In "Letters on yoga 14". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/2831/doubtdifficulties-of-the-andphysical-faithnature#p12 p38 </ref>

Grant us the rectitude, the courage, the perseverance and the goodwill necessary to accomplish this sublime task. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Replies to Prayers of the Physical Education Groups. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/replies-to-prayers-of-the-physical-education-groups#p34 ~</refcenter>

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

Persevere in your concentration till you come to It is a long and meticulous work that requires much perseverance, but the result is worth the trouble, for it brings not only mastery but also the possibility of the point when you no longer lose transformation and illumination of the inner contactconsciousness. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 25 Dec 195028 August 1969. In "Questions and Some answers (1950 - 1951)from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0416/2528-decemberaugust-19501969#p18 p5 </ref>

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. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 25 Dec 1950. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/25-december-1950#p21 ~</refcenter>

<span style="color: #000000;"center>To transform the vital one must have will, perseverance, sincerity. <ref> The Mother. (2002). 26 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/26-march-1951#p26 ~</refcenter>

One has to Persevere till one can stand back from the mind as from the vital It is not an easy path, you will need time, you will need patience. You will need much endurance, much perseverance and feel the deeper courage 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 an untiring goodwill. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). Mental Difficulties and the Need of Quietude22 Dec 1954. In "Letters on yoga 4Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3106/mental-difficulties-and-the-need22-ofdecember-quietude1954#p3 p28 </ref>

It is always the vital being which protests and complains. The psychic being works with perseverance and ardour to make the union an accomplished fact, but it never complains, and knows how to wait for the hour of realisations to come. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Letters to a young sadhak -4. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/letters-to-a-young-sadhak-iv#p18 ~</refcenter>

One must be more obstinate than The self-perfection or even simply the obstinate material nature and Persevere until the light and truth can take permanent hold self-improvement of the parts which are still responsive each individual body is a problem to the old movements. There can be no doubt that with this solved, and its solution demands much patience, perseverance the Truth will in the end conquerand regularity. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). Wrong Movements of The Four Austerities and the VitalFour Liberations. In "Letters on yoga 4On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3112/wrongthe-movementsfour-ofausterities-and-the-vitalfour-liberations#p75 p16 </ref>

There is no easy way to get over physical animality and vital greed. It is only an obstinate perseverance that can succeed. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Greed (for Food). In "Words of the mother 2".http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/greed-for-food#p13 ~</refcenter>

Patience, perseverance is necessary in any process, generosity, broad-mindedness, insight, calm and what is this process? Firstunderstanding firmness, there must be the ability to observe and discern, control over the ability to find the vital in oneselfego until it is completely mastered or even abolished. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 26 March 1951Correspondence. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0412/26-march-1951correspondence#p7 p271 </ref>

To work for your perfection, the first step is to become conscious of yourself, of the different parts of your being 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 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 sincerity. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). The Science of Living. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/the-science-of-living#p5 ~</refcenter>

If the education The path of the vital surrender is carried far enoughindeed difficult, but if one perseveres in it 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 is bound to win the divine delightbe some success. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032013). The Four Austerities and central processes of the Four Liberationssadhana. In "On educationLetters on yoga 2" . http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1229/the-fourcentral-austeritiesprocesses-andof-the-four-liberationssadhana#p31 p19 </ref>

The transformation == Importance of character has Perseverance 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> Being ==

Sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, It is always the vital being which protests and complains. The psychic being works with perseveranceand ardour to make the union an accomplished fact, peace, calm, self-control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches. Parentsbut it never complains, 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 knows how to wait for the qualities you would like hour of realisations to see expressed in his naturecome. <ref> The Mother. (2003). EducationLetters to a young sadhak -4. In "On educationSome answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1216/educationletters-to-a-young-sadhak-iv#p5 p18 </ref>

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. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Depression and Despondency. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/depression-and-despondency#p67 ~</refcenter>

First of all, To transform the vital one must have 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 gamesincerity. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). 28 July 195426 March 1951. In "Questions and answers (19541950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0604/2826-julymarch-19541951#p31 p26 </ref>

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 a tireless perseverance.<refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 26 August 1964. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/26-august-1964#p4 ~</refcenter>

If It is from within that you have must become master of your lower nature by establishing your consciousness firmly in a mantra domain that is free of all desire and do not repeat attachment because it sufficiently, there is no use in having it and that if you are inattentive, you lose under the benefit influence of vigilance, the divine Light and that if you do not continue in the good habits that you acquire, they are useless—that Force. It is to say, you a long and exacting labour which must Perseverebe undertaken with an unfailing sincerity and a tireless perseverance. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). Impurity26 August 1964. In "Questions and Some answers (1929 - 1931)from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0316/impurity26-august-1964#p26 p4 </ref>

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 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 will see finally that you are very far from the point where you had begun, the things you did not feel, did not understand, have become clear. If you are resolved, you are sure to succeed. <refcenter> The Mother. (2002). 8 february 1951. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)" http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/8-february-1951#p18 http://incarnateword.in/cwm/04/8-february-1951#p18 ~</refcenter>

Whatever method If the education of development the vital is chosencarried far enough, determination with perseverance and perseverance are indispensable 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 obtain successwin the divine delight. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Concentration The Four Austerities and Dispersionthe Four Liberations. In "On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/concentrationthe-four-austerities-and-dispersionthe-four-liberations#p5 p31 </ref>

=== Transform Physical Nature with How to Cultivate Perseverance ==? =

To You must arm yourself with great patience, great patience, and not think that you are good for nothing because it takes so much time. You must never be constantly mindful of the true nature of the bodydespondent, never tell yourself, "Oh! This is not to seek what is evilfor me!" Everyone can do it, to pursue with perseverance what is goodif he puts into it the time, is to have right understanding; thusthe courage, all one's impurity disappearsthe endurance and the perseverance that are demanded. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). Miscellany251 June 1958. In "Questions and answers (1929 1957 - 19311958)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0309/miscellany25-june-1958#p4 p8 </ref>

It Perseverance is by persevering that one conquers difficultiesnecessary in any process, not by running away from them. One who perseveres and what is sure to triumph. Victory goes this process? First, there must be the ability to the most enduring. Always do your best observe and discern, the Lord will take care of ability to find the resultsvital in oneself. <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 p7 </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 To work for your perfection, the first step is to become conscious of yourself, of the different parts of your being and let nothing discourage their respective activities. You must learn to distinguish these different parts one from another, so that youmay become clearly aware of the origin 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 sincerity. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). The Transformation Science of the PhysicalLiving. In "Letters on yoga 4On education". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3112/the-transformationscience-of-the-physicalliving#p37 p5 </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 and effort, The most important point (what everybody says but only a few do not allow yourself ) is to be discouraged by setbacks. This always happens in the beginningput into practice what you know. But if With that you continue to fight without paying any attention to themhave a good chance of succeeding, a day will come when the resistances give way and the difficulties vanish. My help is always with perseverance you, but you must learn to use it and to rely on it rather than on your own resourceswill certainly get there. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). Perseverance5 March 1951. In "Words of the mother 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1404/perseverance5-march-1951#p7 p24 </ref>

With an intensity The only course is to shake off the inertia of the will, with perseverance and that indispensable good humour which smiles at difficulties and laughs at mistakes. Then everything will go wellpersevere. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20022013). 26 March 1951Surrender. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)Letters on yoga 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/0429/26-march-1951surrender#p23 p90 </ref>

When you want to progress, the difficulty you want to conquer immediately increases tenfold in importance and intensity in your consciousness. There is but to Persevere, that's all. It will pass. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 21 August 1957. In "Questions and answers (1957 - 1958)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/09/21-august-1957#p12 ~</refcenter>

Persevere, be more Simply aspire with calm and more sincere and you will succeedperseverance for the light. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Mistakes Can Be Effaced30 August 1936. In "Words of Some answers from the mother 2Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1416/mistakes-can30-beaugust-effaced1936#p7 p5 </ref>

With patience and perseverance all prayers get fulfilled. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Patience. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/patience#p10 ~</refcenter>

When you want to make a progress, One must be more obstinate than the obstinate material nature and persevere until the difficulty you wished to conquer increases tenfold in importance light and intensity in your consciousness. You have only truth can take permanent hold of the parts which are still responsive to Perseverethe old movements. That is all; it There can be no doubt that with this perseverance the Truth will pass awayin the end conquer. <ref> The MotherSri Aurobindo. (20032014). Face and Overcome DifficultiesWrong Movements of the Vital. In "Words of the mother 2Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwmcwsa/1431/facewrong-movements-andof-overcomethe-difficultiesvital#p21 p75 </ref>

Persevere and you will conquer. You can be sure that my help, force and blessings are always with you. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). Face and Overcome Difficulties. In "Words of the mother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/face-and-overcome-difficulties#p59 ~</refcenter>

One must Persevere till the result comes and if one perseveres the result The Mother's force is bound there with you even when you do not feel it. Trust to comeit, remain quiet and persevere.<ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Dealing with Hostile AttacksWrong Movements of the Vital. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/dealingwrong-withmovements-of-hostilethe-attacksvital#p53 p22 </ref>

Persevere without being discouraged, the freedom will come. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Ego and Its Forms. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/ego-and-its-forms#p42 ~</refcenter>

Persevere<nowiki>; there is no reason for giving up. Let no uprising of difficulties quietly and let nothing discourage you. At the end there is victory and lasting peace.</nowiki><ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). The Psychic Being and Its Role in SadhanaTransformation of the Physical. In "Letters on yoga 34". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/3031/the-psychictransformation-beingof-and-its-role-inthe-sadhanaphysical#p15 p37 </ref>

No victory can be won without a fixed fidelity to the aim and a long effort. There is no other way than to Persevere <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Human Relations and the Spiritual Life. In "Letters on yoga 4" http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/human-relations-and-the-spiritual-life#p39 ~</refcenter>

If there are always forces around which are concerned to depress Victory is certain if we persevere and discourage, there are always forces above what price of difficulty and around us which we endeavour 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 be too great for such a conquest? <ref> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). SleepThe Hostile Forces and the Difficulties of Yoga. In "Letters on yoga 4".http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/sleepthe-hostile-forces-and-the-difficulties-of-yoga#p75 p14 </ref>

However heavy and tedious the resistance you have to Persevere till you have got the Peace, Knowledge, Force down there in place of the inertia. <refcenter> Sri Aurobindo. (2014). Difficulties of the Physical Nature. In "Letters on yoga 4". http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/difficulties-of-the-physical-nature#p38 ~</refcenter>

It The more you advance, the more vigilant must you become. And the most essential quality is only by perseverance in aspiration or will that , endurance, and a... what shall I call it?—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. There is an English word which expresses this difficulty can disappearvery well—cheerfulness.<ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20142003). Difficulties of the Physical Nature18 Jan 1956. In "Letters on yoga 4Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/3108/difficulties-of-the18-physicaljanuary-nature1956#p65 p9 </ref>

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. <refcenter> 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 ~</refcenter>

Face all these things [inner disturbances] quietly and firmly With an intensity of will, with perseverance in the endeavour of the sadhanaand that indispensable good humour which smiles at difficulties and laughs at mistakes. Trust firmly in the Divine Grace and the Divine Grace Then everything will not fail yougo well. <ref> Sri AurobindoThe Mother. (20132002). The Divine Grace and Guidance26 March 1951. In "Letters on yoga 2Questions and answers (1950 - 1951)". http://incarnateword.in/cwsacwm/2904/the26-divine-grace-andmarch-guidance1951#p24 p23 </ref>

It is a long and meticulous work that requires much perseverance, but the result is worth the trouble, for it brings not only mastery but also the possibility of the transformation and illumination of the consciousness. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 28 August 1969. In "Some answers from the mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/16/28-august-1969#p5 ~</refcenter>

There is only one thing that's important: that is a sincere and persistent will, for these things don't happen in a twinkling. So one must Persevere. When someone feels that he is not advancing, he must not get discouraged; he must try to find out what it is in the nature that is opposing, and then make the necessary progress. And suddenly one goes forward. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 17 February 1954. In "Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/06/17-february-1954#p6 ~</refcenter>

When 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 giving 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 wants 's knowledge at the right moment comes only by a great patience and perseverance which refuses to be discouraged by frequent failure. <ref> 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 </ref>  <center>~</center> 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> == Practices == Persevere in your aspiration 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 them, a day will come when the resistances give way and the difficulties vanish. My help is always with you, but you must learn to use it and to change something rely on it rather than on your own resources. <ref>The Mother. (2003). Perseverance. In "Words of the material lifeMother 2". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/perseverance#p7 </ref>  <center>~</center> If you make a mistake, whether quietly observe it and correct the character or tendency next time. Even if the functioning 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 organs or habitsego 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. <ref>The Mother. (2003). 28 July 1954. In "Questions and answers (1954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/06/28-july-1954#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 an unfaltering perseveranceset out on this great discovery; all things are equally important and can either hasten or delay its success. Thus before you eat, be ready concentrate a few seconds in the aspiration that the food you are about to eat may bring your body the substance it needs to begin again serve as a hundred times solid basis for your effort towards the great discovery, and give it the energy for persistence and perseverance in the same thing 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 same intensity with 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>  <center>~</center> There is only one thing that's important: that is a sincere and persistent will, for these things don't happen in a twinkling. So one did must persevere. When someone feels that he is not advancing, he must not get discouraged; he must try to find out what it is in the first time nature that is opposing, and as though then make the necessary progress. And suddenly one had never done it beforegoes forward. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 30 March 195517 February 1954. In "Questions and answers (19551954)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0706/3017-marchfebruary-19551954#p22 p6 </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 You must persevere with courage and can either hasten or delay its successsincerity. Thus before you eat, concentrate a few seconds in the aspiration that the food you You are about sure 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 effortsucceed one day. <ref> The Mother. (2003). Psychic education and spiritual education2 September 1962. In "On educationSome answers from the Mother". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/1216/psychic-education-and2-spiritualseptember-education1962#p12 p3 </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. <ref> 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 </ref> Body ===

You must arm yourself with great patienceTo be constantly mindful of the true nature of the body, great patiencenot to seek what is evil, and not think that you are to pursue with perseverance what is good for nothing because it takes so much time. You must never be despondent, never tell yourself, "Oh! This is not for me!" Everyone can do it, if he puts into it the timeto have right understanding; thus, the courage, the endurance and the perseverance that are demandedall one's impurity disappears. <ref> The Mother. (20032002). 251 June 1958Miscellany. In "Questions and answers (1957 1929 - 19581931)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0903/25-june-1958miscellany#p8 p4 </ref> [From Dhammapada]

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. <refcenter> The Mother. (2003). 12 Dec 1956. In "Questions and answers (1956)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/08/12-december-1956#p47 ~</refcenter>

It is not 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 easy pathunfaltering perseverance, you will need be ready to begin again a hundred times the same thing with the same intensity with which one did it the first time, you will need patience. You will need much endurance, much perseverance and courage and an untiring goodwillas though one had never done it before. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 22 Dec 195430 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (19541955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0607/2230-decembermarch-19541955#p28 p22 </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 patienceTo change one's body one must be ready to do millions of times the same thing, for it because the body is as if you wanted to build up in you a being, a body; creature of habits and for that you require first of all the necessary knowledgefunctions by routine, but also such a prolonged persistence and perseverance as would discourage many. But it is altogether indispensable if you want because to take part in the knowledge of your higher beingdestroy a routine one must persevere for years. <ref> The Mother. (20022003). 27 January 195130 March 1955. In "Questions and answers (1950 - 19511955)". http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0407/2730-januarymarch-19511955#p21 p24 </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 is here and is given consciouslyPersevere, constantly, with an endless perseverance and patience, only for one sole purpose, that of realising the divine workwhat you cannot do today you will be able to do tomorrow. <ref> The Mother. (2003). 2 June 195411 January 1972. In "Questions and Some answers (1954)from the Mother". Retrieved from http://incarnateword.in/cwm/0616/211-junejanuary-19541972#p24 p9 </ref>

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