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There is an Indian formula covering three progressive stages of the quest: Hearing, Reflection, Enlightenment. It means: Receiving instruction (from guru or text), Thinking constantly over the teachings until they are thoroughly assimilated, Experiencing glimpses of a mystical nature. With the end of this third phase, the aspirant has not only to repeat and prolong the glimpses until his whole life is permeated by the wisdom and peace which is their fruit, but also to receive and apply the highest and final philosophic doctrine. With this, his enlightenment becomes "natural," effortless, unbroken. It is unified with his activity, established whether he is busy in the world or seated in meditation.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 5 : Self-Development > # 300