A visitor asked how to realise oneself in accordance with Maharshi’s instructions, contained in his text of “Truth Revealed”, verse 9, supplement. The difficulty was in controlling the mind.
M.: It is to be done by controlling the breath. If you practise it by yourself without other help, then the mind is controlled. Otherwise the mind comes under control spontaneously in the presence of a superior power. Such is the greatness of association with the wise ().