That intellectual recognition of the unity is practically universal among educated people; but very few are prepared to carry out the intellectual recognition into practical life and practical training.

Now for the development of what are called psychic faculties some amount of retirement from the world is very useful.

For the development of the spiritual consciousness no such retirement is necessary.

In fact, for the most part, except in the earlier stages perhaps, seclusion is a mistake; for the world is the best place for the unfolding of the sense of unity, and best amongst men and women and children can we call out the powers of the spiritual life.

And that for a simple reason.