The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress. (Ramana Maharshi)

The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.

Ramana Maharshi

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