The heart believes that purity
Is the beginning of the spiritual life.The mind believes that sincerity
Is the beginning of the spiritual life.The vital believes that obedience
Is the beginning of the spiritual life.The body believes that wakefulness
Is the beginning of the spiritual life.And I must say
That their beliefs are perfect. ```From:Sri Chinmoy,Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 89, Agni Press, 1983
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