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Evolution is working along three lines in the human being: the intellectual, the mystical, and the moral-physical. All must be attended to. Hence it is not enough to develop any single part of one's being alone. The threefold path is what philosophy asks for although religion, science, or mysticism is usually satisfied with a single path. Meditation is the most important of all as without it one cannot transcend the intellect, but it is not enough by itself. He has to practise meditation, cultivate knowledge, and shape conduct aright--all these being directed towards the quest of the Overself. The combination of all three will yield results far in advance of those which a separate development could yield.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 5 : Balance the Psyche > # 195