Material growth takes place by adding something from
outside; but the growth of life is always from inside — it is a manifestation
of inner potentialities.
When we consider man’s growth and development, it means the
real inner man coming forth and expressing himself in every dimension of his
life.
Only in man does activity become experience.
Man must live consciously, with full awareness of what is
going on around and within him. This alone will help him to gain mastery over
himself. Self-control and self-awareness always go together. When we consciously
control ourselves—our senses, desires, negative emotions, thoughts, etc., as a
natural corollary our self-awareness will increase.
– Swami Nityasthananda
– Swami Nityasthananda