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Preface to the New Edition - The Point of View - Immanent God - World of Manifestation - Nature of Existence - Mental Life - Meaning of Idealism - Nature of Mind - Meaning of Suffering - Duality of Self - Adjustment - Poise - Self-Help - Entering the Silence - The Outlook - Contents - Index

Chapter 6 - The Meaning of Idealism

FROM the present point of view, the first value of the inner life is experience as individually interpreted. Instead of running hither and yon in search of wisdom and power, one should learn that the centre of wisdom and power is within. Instead of rushing from deed to deed, one is to reflect, philosophise about life while it passes. And instead of merely thinking about life, one should enter into the spirit of it, realise the power and beauty of the present moment.

Since the realisational aspect of our inquiry is of paramount value, one should take time to reflect sufficiently upon the considerations which are at present engaging us to become accustomed to the idealistic method of thinking. The value of discussions such as the preceding chapters briefly suggest is that one is enabled reflectively to make the transition from the world of appearances to the realm of reality, to think one's self into a position whence one may look forth upon the universe as veritably a whole. Then one thus idealistically enters into the fulness of the

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