Silence

The silent mind is a result of Yoga; the ordinary mind is never silent.

Mother does not approve at all of the idea of a complete retirement. It does not bring the control — it is a control established while in contact with the outward things that is alone genuine. You must establish that from within by a fixed resolution and practice. Too much mixing and too much talk should be avoided, but a complete retirement is not the thing. It has not had the required result with anyone so far.

The Mother:

It is only in silence that a true progress can be made; it is only in silence that one can rectify a wrong movement; it is only in silence that one can be of help to somebody else.