3. "The mind is rendered pure as the result of many austerities. 'God who is purity itself cannot be attained without austerities.' What else does one obtain by the realization of God? Does he grow two horns? No, his mind becomes pure, and through a pure mind one attains knowledge and spiritual awakening."
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4. "The purpose of initiation is to try to realize God through sincere spiritual effort."
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5. Disciple: "What is the need of Tapasya ?"
Mother: "It is very necessary. . .. The Master practised all kinds of disciplines. He used to say, 'I have made the mould; now you may cast the image.' ... To cast the image means to meditate and contemplate on the Master, to think of the various incidents of his life. By medi-