Growing Within : Psychology of Inner Development

Preface i Introduction iii Emergence from Unconsciousness 1(14) Awakening of Consciousness 15(16) Growth of Consciousness: Basic Requisites 31(30) Aspiration 33(5) Sincerity 38(3) Faith 41(4) The Teaching--Mental Preparation 45(7) The Teacher 52(4) Patience and Right Attitude 56(5) Growth of Consciousness: First Steps and Foundation 61(20) Purification 63(5) Concentration 68(4) Equanimity and Peace 72(9) Growth of Consciousness: Means and Methods 81(26) Many Methods 83(2) Meditation 85(8) Work 93(8) Bhakti--Devotion 101(2) Following One's Own Path 103(4) Growth of Consciousness: Difficulties and Pitfalls 107(18) Growth of Consciousness: Inner Experiences 125(22) The Psychic Being and Inner Growth 147(16) Reversal of Consciousness--The New Birth 163(14) Glossary 177(10) References 187(3) Index 190