Sri Aurobindo's Conversations with Pavitra. Part 11. The Common Difficulties

Pavitra: It is difficult for me to keep this attitude and this aspiration when I silence my thought — for it is thought which helps me to rouse them.

Sri Aurobindo: Why? Because you think it is difficult and because you are not used to it. But it is important. Practice this. If your consciousness leaves the physical level, this can in itself shut out all sensation. But at any rate you will have to develop this. Might as well do it now.

Pavitra: I suppose these difficulties are common. Like the one of the mind's trying by every means to keep its hold upon me. And it tosses me violently hither and thither.

Sri Aurobindo: Quite common.