The real thapas or asceticism in life is to observe disciplines and restrictions as prescribed. The mind is the foremost of the three inner instruments in human beings. We must protect the mind, so that attachment, passion and excitement do not enter. These extremes are natural to the mind. The waves that rise in fury in the mind are lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride and envy. These six are your inner foes. Lust and Anger bring on the remaining four. To release ourselves from these inner foes and to proceed in our spiritual path, we must observe spiritual practices.

- Divine Discourse,  Vidya Vahini.

Peace and Love within is the sign of the person engrossed in Namasmarana. - Baba