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It is noticeable how certain societies down to subconscious levels, it will take a
also exhibit strong currents of passion lifelong practice to achieve any sense of
and desire. Each culture exudes its own liberation.
particular characteristics. Whatever noxious
characteristics are generated in us (because We find that as we orient ourselves more inside,
everything ultimately surfaces), be they anger, the atmosphere around us subtly changes.
jealousy or gloom, they will try to generate We attract more positive circumstances, not
a like-reaction in those around. Conversely, necessarily those desired for or invited, but
where there is refinement, lightness and joy, ones conducive to our progress and growth.
the positive influence will seek to spread as If we surrender and rest in the hands of the
long as some affinity is residing in those Divine we can be sure of this. As we progress,
open to it. There must be some resonance; an we move into a realm of greater synchronicity.
essential spark must be present to be ignited We will attract similar vibrations around us
by the torch of its sender. This kind of positive like a magnet. We attract people with similar
influence initiates a contagion which has a defined characteristics. Those rampant with
profound influence on the environment. One perpetual anger or desire will tend to peel
person’s calm can douse the terror of a crowd away. This instils a feeling of belonging and
and prevent calamity, if it is resolute enough. greater ease and this is how positive and
creative communities enhance and develop. It
The mass however will always somehow explains the concept of the ashram or spiritual
create a mirror for our inner states. All community.
societies amount only to a sum of individual
vibrations, all acting and working upon one Many such communities tend to try to
another. Where the vibrations are dictated physically ring-fence themselves against
by vital passions, they will endlessly rub those adverse contagions that congregate
against each other and social disorder will outside. Individuals have to initially do
result. These states work in cycles, and where this. Otherwise the mixture and stew might
we are born dictates much of the person we stimulate polarities which can be dangerously
are conditioned to become. Naturally, the counter-productive. One needs to be very
effect is even stronger on a micro level. The present and centred to stand apart from all
atmosphere of the parents as much as the this. In Integral Yoga, there is a different
overt upbringing has a decisive influence emphasis: one has to integrate within and
on the raising of a child. The vibrations will evoke and emit that light and clarity to the
get carbon-copied. The spectre of depression outside. It is more a psychological poise; it
can get handed down through successive is a station within that is sought. It is not the
generations. It takes a seismic shift for intention to cut ourselves off from the world.
anyone afflicted to step out of this rut. Our It is the way of transformation because the
immediate society will mould and determine yoga has cosmic implications and transcends
our individual consciousness unless we mere personal liberation.
are very awake. Our conditioning plays a
massive part in generating our atmosphere Once the poise is stabilised we may find that
because it is so ingrained. As soon as it sinks the two sides won’t clash because there will

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