Progress means to expand one’s capacities, – spiritual, intellectual, emotional, vital, physical by whatever means at one’s disposal.
Spiritual capacity increases by increasing the aspiration, reading scriptures and books of wisdom that are filled with the higher spiritual vibrations, contemplating upon the Divine and the ultimate mysteries of existence and, through the company of those who induce, inspire, and infuse the spiritual seeking.
Intellectual capacity increases by learning to think rightly, by practicing meditation, concentration, wideness and plasticity to understand and synthesise different viewpoints, inner quietude and control of speech.
Emotional capacity increases by increasing in oneself forebearance, forgiveness, kindness, love and care, capacity to deal with hurts, mastery over anger, hate, jealousies etc.
Vital capacity increases by putting the energies and the engines of life to good use, unselfish purposes, working for a higher ideal, most of all through service of the Divine.
Physical capacity increases by regular exercises, forming good and healthy habits and lifestyle, giving the mind and body sufficient rest and proper food, regularity and punctuality in work.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
