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Mental silence is what is ordinarily called yoga in India. From the philosophical standpoint, it is valuable, but still not enough where it is mere mental inactivity. The ego, or the thought of the ego, has also to be overcome so as to allow the higher power, the higher self, to take possession of the mind thereafter.

-- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 7 : Mindfulness, Mental Quiet > # 51