Sri Aurobindo
Letters of Sri Aurobindo
Second Series
Fragment ID: 20659
1936.01.22To be able to detach oneself from the action of the mechanical mind is the first necessity; it is easier then for the quiet and peace of mind to remain undisturbed by this action even if it occurs.
If the peace and silence continue to come down, they usually become so intense as to seize the physical mind also after a time.