Peace embellishes every act; it softens the hardest core of humanity; it takes you to the footstool of the Lord and wins for you the vision of God. It knows no distinction; it is a force that establishes equality. It is the honey of love in the enchanting flower of life. It is a prime need for yogis and spiritual aspirants. Having acquired it, they can realise the reality tomorrow, if not today. They should put up with all the obstacles in the way, and peace will give them the strength needed for it. Through peace alone can devotion expand and spiritual wisdom (jnana) strike root. Wisdom born of peace is the one and only means of living a full life or a life that knows no death. The inquiry “Who am I?” clears the path for realization. So, one must wait patiently and quietly, placing faith on the grace and wisdom of the Lord. Such an inquirer will be ever earnest and penitent. The inquirer becomes fearless and therefore full of peace through another conviction also: the Lord is everywhere, visibly present. – Ch 5, Prasanthi Vahini