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\nDescriptions of the Flowers<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe numbers below are the numbers of the flowers
\nas they are arranged in Part 1.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter 1<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAditi and Avatar<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n1 Aditi – the Divine Consciousness<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPure, immaculate, gloriously
\n<\/b>powerful.
\n<\/b>Nelumbo nucifera<\/i> Gaertn. ‘Alba’
\nNymphaeaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSacred lotus, East Indian lotus
\nVery large fragrant chalice-shaped white flower
\nwith several rows of loosely arranged cupped
\ntranslucent petals surrounding a unique centre
\nof numerous golden stamens that encircle
\na raised yellow disc; borne singly on sturdy
\nstems high above the water. A vigorous aquatic
\nrhizomatous plant with large, concave orbicular
\nleaves that repel water.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n2 Avatar – the Supreme manifest on earth
\nin a body<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe red lotus is Sri Aurobindo’s flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNelumbo nucifera<\/i> Gaertn. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSacred lotus, East Indian lotus
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPinkish red flower.
\nFurther description see Aditi (1).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nChapter 2
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe Divine<\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n3 Sachchidananda<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrong and pure, it stands erect in its creative<\/font><\/p>\n

power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nHedychium<\/font><\/i> J. G. Koenig.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGinger lily. Garland lily<\/font> 
\nSmall to medium-sized highly fragrant waxy<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a long narrow corolla tube and three<\/font><\/p>\n

petal-like lobes, the upper larger and deeply split;<\/font><\/p>\n

in white and shades of orange, red, yellow and
\npink; borne in dense terminal spikes from a
\ntight cluster of sturdy green bracts. A robust
\nrhizomatous perennial with reedlike leafy stems.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n4 Divine Presence<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt hides from the ignorant eye its ever-present
\nmagnificence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTradescantia spathacea<\/i> Sw. \\Rhoeo spathacea
\n<\/i>(Swartz) Steam.]
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelinaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOyster plant, Boat lily. Cradle lily, Moses in his
\ncradle<\/font>  Tiny white flower that barely protrudes from the
\ncentre of two reddish purple overlapping boat-
\nshaped bracts set among the leaves. A succulent
\nperennial herb with swordlike leaves, green above
\nand purplish beneath.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n5 Presence<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConsciousness in quest of the Presence.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbago auriculata<\/i> Lam. Alba’
\nPlumbaginaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCape leadwort<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall soft pure white salverform flower with a
\nvery thin long corolla tube and a limb divided
\ninto five widely separated lobes; borne in short
\nspikes. An evergreen shrub with long arching<\/font>
\nsemi-scandent stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-367<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n6 Divine Ananda<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbundant, succulent, nourishing, full of vigour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVitis vinifera<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVitaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon grape vine, Wine grape, European<\/font><\/p>\n

grape.<\/font><\/p>\n

Large compact clusters of small round succulent<\/font><\/p>\n

fruits in shades of yellow, green, purple and red.<\/font><\/p>\n

A woody deciduous vine with ornamental deeply<\/font><\/p>\n

lobed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n7 Divine Love<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA flower that is said to blossom even in<\/font><\/p>\n

the desert.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunica granatum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunicaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPomegranate<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized double orange red flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

innumerable tightly held crinkled petals; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

singly or in small clusters. A spiny shrub <\/b>or<\/font><\/p>\n

small tree with many stems and glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n8 Divine Sacrifice <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIs it not a supreme sacrifice for the Divine to<\/font><\/p>\n

renounce the beatitude of His Unity in order<\/font><\/p>\n

to create the painful multiplicity of the world?<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunica granatum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunicaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPomegranate<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall single brilliant orange flower with <\/b>six<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded crinkled petals and a centre composed<\/font><\/p>\n

of numerous cream yellow anthers, held in a<\/font><\/p>\n

thick waxy orange six-pointed calyx that covers<\/font><\/p>\n

the base of the flower. A shrub or small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: The Divine sacrifice is the
\ndescent of the Divine into the obscurity of the
\nunconsciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n9 Divine Love spreading over the world<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable, succulent, it gives strength and<\/font><\/p>\n

life tirelessly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunica granatum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunicaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPomegranate<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large nearly round thick-skinned<\/font><\/p>\n

fruit that is yellow tinged with red when <\/b>ripe<\/font><\/p>\n

and contains many seeds enclosed in a juicy<\/font><\/p>\n

reddish edible pulp; it is the fruit of the tree bearing the Divine Sacrifice flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n10 Unmanifest Divine Love <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe splendour of the marvellous love <\/b>that<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine keeps for the pure heart.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunica granatum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPunicaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDouble white flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see <\/b> Divine Love (7).<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Supramental <\/b> love beyond, which<\/font><\/p>\n

is not yet manifested<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n11 Divine Love governing the world<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA beautiful and happy world for which<\/font><\/p>\n

we all aspire.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nBrownea coccinea<\/font><\/i> Jacq. corr. Murr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScarlet flame bean<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge striking dense rounded clusters <\/b>of<\/font><\/p>\n

numerous brilliant orange red cup-shaped flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with exserted stamens. A small to medium-sized<\/font><\/p>\n

tree with soft pendulous translucent new leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n12 Call of the Divine Grace<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNot loud but persistent and very perceptible
\nto those who know how to listen.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOperculina turpethum<\/i> (L.) Silva Manso.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWooden rose<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight brown rattlelike seed capsules shaped like
\na wooden rose but thinner and more delicate
\nthan the true Wooden rose (Merremia tuberosa).<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n13 Divine smile<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWe can behold the divine smile when we have<\/font><\/p>\n

conquered our ego.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMichelia alba<\/i> DeCondolle.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMagnoliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChampaca, Fragrant champaca<\/font>.
\nMedium-sized ivory white flower with long<\/font><\/p>\n

slender pointed petals and a strong fruity<\/font><\/p>\n

fragrance; borne singly among the leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small to medium-sized evergreen tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n14 Sri Aurobindo’s compassion<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable, ever present, and effective <\/b>in<\/font><\/p>\n

\nevery instance.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortulaca grandiflora<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortulacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose moss, Sun plant, Eleven-o’clock<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall single or double roselike flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

delicately frilled petals and a small central tuft<\/font><\/p>\n

of yellow stamens; borne singly in a wide range<\/font><\/p>\n

of colours. A low spreading annual or perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

groundcover.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n15 Divine help<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nModest in appearance, powerful in action.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaviscus arboreus<\/i> Cav. var. drummondii
\n<\/i>(Torr. & A. Gray) Schery.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-368<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWax <\/b>mallow<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright red erect candlelike flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

twisted overlapping petals and a long exserted<\/font><\/p>\n

staminal column; borne in few-flowered terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A low evergreen shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n16 Divine solicitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways active, even when we do not perceive it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaviscus arboreus<\/i> Cav. var. mexicana<\/i> Schildl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurk’s cap<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized red tubular flower with twisted<\/font><\/p>\n

overlapping petals that never unfold and anthers ‘<\/font><\/p>\n

that protrude beyond the petals. A medium-sized<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub of irregular form. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n17 Divine solicitude rightly understood<\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo understand and receive with gratitude this<\/font><\/p>\n

divine solicitude so often misunderstood.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaviscus arboreus<\/i> Cav. var. mexicana<\/i> Schildl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurk’s cap<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPale pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Divine solicitude (16).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n18 Solace<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe blessings that the Divine bestows on us.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMirabilis jalapa L.<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMarvel of Peru, Four-o’clock, False jalap, Beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

of the night<\/font>. Small fragrant salverform flowers with a long
\ncorolla tube and the limb divided into five
\nrounded lobes that open towards evening;<\/font><\/p>\n

in white and shades of red and yellow, often
\nvariegated. A perennial herb with large deep
\ntuberous roots.
\nEarly name: <\/b>Consolation<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n19 Solace in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA silent peace.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMirabilis jalapa<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMarvel of Peru, Four-o’clock, False jalap, Beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

of the night<\/font><\/p>\n

Yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Solace (18).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n20 Solace in the vital<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest but effective.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMirabilis jalapa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMarvel of Peru, Four-o’clock, False jalap. Beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

\nof the night<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMagenta flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Solace (18).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n21 Integral solace<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThat which one can receive only from the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMirabilis jalapa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMarvel of Peru, Four-o’clock, False jalap, Beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

of the night<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Solace (18).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n22 Blessings<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPure and innumerable, manifesting themselves<\/font><\/p>\n

infinitely.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScabiosa atropurpurea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDipsacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMournful widow, Sweet scabius. Pincushion<\/font><\/p>\n

flower, Egyptian rose
\nSmall rounded heads composed of tiny mildly
\nfragrant pinkish lavender flowers with numerous
\nwhite stamens resembling a pincushion, the
\nouter row with larger rounded lobes; borne
\nsingly on long stems. An erect annual with
\nsomewhat leathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n23 Blessings on the material world<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPowerful and innumerable, they answer all needs.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScabiosa atropurpurea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDipsacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMournful widow, Sweet scabius, Pincushion<\/font><\/p>\n

flower, Egyptian rose<\/font><\/p>\n

Deep purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Blessings (22).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n24 Protection<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLet us give ourselves entirely and sincerely to<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine and we shall enjoy His protection.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClusters of showy ovate bracts in groups of three<\/font><\/p>\n

or more that enfold tiny white to greenish white<\/font><\/p>\n

salverform flowers with scalloped edges; in many<\/font><\/p>\n

colours. A shrub, vine or small tree, usually<\/font><\/p>\n

armed with spines.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n25 Attempt at protection<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIrregular and not always effective efforts.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss. ‘Mahara’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall semi-double bright magenta bracts in<\/font><\/p>\n

dense clusters; the flowers are undeveloped.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-369<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n26 Discreet protection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes its work discreetly, without attracting<\/font><\/p>\n

attention.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/i> Comm. ex Juss. ‘Trinidad’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery pale lavender bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n27 Psychic protection<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe protection resulting from surrender to<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPink bracts in various shades.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n28 Emotional protection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSurrender to the Divine is the best emotional<\/font><\/p>\n

\nprotection.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight lavender pink bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n29 Vital protection<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSurrender to the Divine is the best vital<\/font><\/p>\n

protection.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/i> Comm. ex Juss. ‘Formosa’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nViolet bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Protection (24).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n30 Physical protection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs possible only with a total surrender to the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine and the absence of all desire.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/i> Comm. ex Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRed bracts in various shades.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n31 Triple protection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nProtection in the mind, vital and physical.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss. ‘Blondie’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSubtle shadings of pale lavender pink to soft<\/font><\/p>\n

orange on each bract.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n32 Integral protection<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThat which can be given only by the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex <\/b>Juss.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n33 Manifold protection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA protection that acts not only on life as a whole<\/font><\/p>\n

but on each of its details.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/i> Comm. ex Juss. ‘Mary Palmer’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBright purple pink bracts and white bracts in<\/font><\/p>\n

each cluster.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n34 Protection of the gods<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and clear-visioned.<\/font><\/p>\n

Bougainvillea<\/i> Comm. ex Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBougainvillea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPredominantly yellow and golden bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Protection (24).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter<\/b> 3<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe New Creation<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n35 Sign of the Spirit<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe Spirit says, "I am here!"<\/font><\/p>\n

\nViscum album<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLoranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMistletoe<\/font>  Tiny translucent white globose berries in large<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A yellowish green parasitic shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n36 Promise<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe future is full of promise.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbutilon Xhybridum<\/i> hort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlor maple,<\/font><\/p>\n

Indian mallow<\/font><\/p>\n

Small to medium-sized pendant bell-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with stamens united in a central tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

column; in various shades and patterns of white,<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow, orange or reddish purple; borne singly and<\/font> 
\noften nodding on axillary peduncles. A perennial<\/font> 
\nherb or small shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n37 Mental promise<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe assurance that the supramental goal<\/font><\/p>\n

\nwill be realised.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbutilon indicum<\/i> (L.) Sweet.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-370<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\nMalvaceae
\nChinese lantern, Flowering maple, <\/b>Parlor <\/b>maple,<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Indian mallow<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized bright yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise (36).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n38 Vital promise<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital is full of possibilities ready to be<\/font><\/p>\n

developed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbutilon Xhybridum<\/i> hort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlor <\/b>maple,<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Indian mallow<\/font><\/p>\n

Deep reddish purple flower with darker veins.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise (36).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n39 Promise of realisation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best encouragement.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolum majus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNasturtium, Indian cress<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized mildly fragrant showy flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with two upper and three lower contrasting<\/font><\/p>\n

petals and a prominent spur, in white and<\/font><\/p>\n

shades of yellow, salmon pink, orange and red,<\/font><\/p>\n

often variegated; borne singly on long stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

A somewhat succulent annual herb with orbicular<\/font><\/p>\n

peltate edible leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n40 Promise of realisation in the mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe mind must become silent in order to let<\/font><\/p>\n

the Supramental Consciousness <\/b> take its place.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolum majus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNasturtium, Indian cress<\/font><\/p>\n

Yellow flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise of realisation (39).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n41 Promise of realisation in the physical mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA good encouragement for the necessary effort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolum majus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNasturtium, Indian cress<\/font> 
\nLight yellow flower with a red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise of realisation (39).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n42 Promise of realisation in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCourage to face the long labour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolum majus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNasturtium, Indian cress<\/font> 
\nAll bicoloured yellow and maroon flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise of realisation (39).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n43 Promise of realisation in Matter
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best encouragement for doing what<\/font><\/p>\n

is necessary.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolum majus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropaeolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNasturtium, Indian cress<\/font><\/p>\n

Dark red to maroon flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Promise of realisation (39).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n44 Promise of renewal<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMay ugliness disappear from the world.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGalanthus nivalis<\/i> L. ‘Viridapicis’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnowdrop, European snowdrop<\/font><\/p>\n

Small dainty white campanulate flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

three elongated outer petals and inner petals<\/font><\/p>\n

that are edged with green and overlapped to<\/font><\/p>\n

form a short tube; borne singly on a short scape.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small spring-flowering bulb.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n45 Creative Word<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBelongs only to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeucanthemum Xsuperbum<\/i> (J. Ingram) Bergmans<\/font><\/p>\n

ex Kent. [Chrysanthemum Xsuperbum<\/i> Bergmans<\/font><\/p>\n

exj. Ingram.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShasta daisy<\/font> 
\nLarge single compositae flower with white ray<\/font><\/p>\n

florets that are often crested or frilled and a<\/font><\/p>\n

prominent yellow centre of disc florets. A robust<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n46 Descent of the Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt flows towards the earth in harmonious waves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLaburnum anagyroides<\/i> Medic.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nCommon laburnum, Golden chain
\nSmall golden yellow papilionaceous flowers
\nborne in abundant terminal racemes. A small
\ntree, highly ornamental when in bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n47 New world<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBixa orellana<\/i> L.
\nBixaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnatto, Lipstick tree, Achiote
\nMedium-sized pale lavender pink flower with
\nsix rounded widely separated petals and a centre
\nof numerous golden stamens with prominent
\nlavender anthers; borne in few-flowered clusters.
\nA large shrub or small tree bearing ornamental
\nseed pods in red, green or yellow with bright
\norange seeds that yield a food dye used in
\ncolouring butter and cheese.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-371<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n48 New creation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nStrong, lasting and fragrant, it rises straight<\/font><\/p>\n

towards the sky.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolianthes tuberosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTuberose<\/font>  Highly fragrant medium-sized tubular white<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with six separated lobes; borne in long<\/font><\/p>\n

spikelike racemes. A bulbous perennial herb<\/font><\/p>\n

with narrow fleshy basal leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Pure creation<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n49 Perfect new creation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nClustered, complete, manifold, it affirms its right<\/font><\/p>\n

to be. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolianthes tuberosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTuberose<\/font>  Double white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see New creation (48).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n50 The future<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA promise not yet realised.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nSalix discolour<\/font><\/i> Muhlenb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSalicaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPussy willow<\/font> 
\nSmall downy erect pearl grey catkins that turn<\/font> 
\nbright yellow with age; borne singly along the<\/font> 
\nbranches before the leaves appear. A large shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

or small tree that flowers in early spring in<\/font> 
\ntemperate climates.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n51 Successful future<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFull of promise and joyful surprises.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGaillardia pulchella<\/i> Foug. cv. <\/b>Lorenziana<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian blanket. Blanket flower. Fire-wheels
\nMedium-sized single or double compositae
\nflower with prominent trumpet-shaped ray florets
\nencircling the convex central disc; in shades of
\nred, yellow, orange and multicoloured; borne
\nsingly. A commonly cultivated garden annual.
\nEarly name of yellow flower: Supramental future<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n52 Successful future under the supramental<\/font><\/p>\n

influence<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nGaillardia pulchella<\/font><\/i> Foug. cv. Lorenziana<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian blanket, <\/b> Blanket flower. Fire-wheels<\/font><\/p>\n

Double red flower heavily tipped with yellow.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Successful future (51).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n53 Superhumanity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe aim of our aspirations.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

Cav<\/font>.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>  Very large (over 16 cm.) double pure white<\/font><\/p>\n

compositae flower showing no disc florets.<\/font> 
\nThe ray florets are regularly arranged, their<\/font> 
\nedges usually slightly incurved and their tips<\/font><\/p>\n

either broadly pointed or rounded; borne singly.<\/font> 
\nA tender tuberous-rooted perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n54 Radiation of the manifestation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe divine manifestation is spreading.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrophanthus<\/i> DC. spp.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large white funnelform flower with
\na short corolla tube and five petal-like lobes that
\nelongate into thin purple ribbons; borne in loose
\ncymes. An extremely vigorous heavy climber with
\nlarge leaves and large woody paired seed capsules.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n55 Miracle<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(Air of Auroville)
\nMarvellous, strange, unexpected.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMemecylon tinctorium<\/i> L.
\nMelastomaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIronwood<\/font>  Tiny mildly fragrant intense blue flower with four
\nrounded petals and exserted stamens tipped cream
\nwhite; the flowers are held in rose pink calyces
\nespecially prominent in the bud stage and borne
\nin small tight rounded clusters along the stems.
\nA shrub or small tree with leathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nChapter 4
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nLiving for the Divine<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n56 To live only for the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis means to have overcome all the difficulties<\/font><\/p>\n

of individual life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrtus communis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrtaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrtle, Greek myrtle, Swedish myrtle<\/font> 
\nSmall very fragrant pure white flower with four<\/font> 
\nspreading rounded petals and a central tuft of<\/font> 
\ndelicate stamens; borne singly or in few-flowered<\/font> 
\ncymes. An evergreen shrub with dark green glossy<\/font> 
\nleaves that have a spicy fragrance when bruised.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n57 Attachment to the Divine<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBelamcanda chinensis<\/i> (L.) <\/b>DC.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlackberry lily, Leopard lily<\/font> 
\nSmall deep orange flower with six narrow widely<\/font> 
\nseparated petals covered with bright red spots;<\/font> 
\nborne in loose corymbs on long narrow stems.<\/font>
\nA rhizomatous perennial herb with broad
\nswordlike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-373<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n58 Attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWraps itself around the Divine and takes all its
\nsupport in Him, so as to be sure of never leaving
\nHim. Offers itself spontaneously to the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchids<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConsidered to be the largest family of flowering
\nplants and the most highly evolved, orchids are
\nfound in every colour of the spectrum and
\nencompass an extraordinary range of size and
\nform. They are usually epiphytic in tropical
\nregions where they are the most numerous,
\nand terrestrial in temperate and arctic regions.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n59 Attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWraps itself around the Divine and takes all<\/font><\/p>\n

its support in Him, so as to be sure of never<\/font><\/p>\n

leaving Him.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCattleya<\/i> Lindl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll species in many colours except white and<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender pink.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see The aim of existence is<\/font> 
\nrealised (60).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n60 The aim of existence is realised<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nExists only by and for the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCattleya<\/i> Lindl. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge fragrant white flower with three narrow<\/font> 
\npetal-like sepals held behind two wide horizontal<\/font> 
\ntrilled petals and a third lower petal modified <\/b>to<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/b>form a showy lip; borne in few-flowered racemes.
\nAmong the most beautiful of all orchids. An
\nepiphyte with thick stiff leaves and pseudo-bulbs.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n61 Beauty of attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen the physical world manifests the splendour<\/font><\/p>\n

f the Divine, all will become marvellous.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nCattleya<\/font><\/i> Lindl. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLavender pink flowers with a lime green throat<\/font><\/p>\n

marked with magenta.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see The aim of existence is<\/font><\/p>\n

realised (60).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n62 Mental attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeautiful in form and in expression.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendrobium moschatum<\/i> Swartz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant pale golden orange<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with one erect and two lower sepals,<\/font> 
\ntwo wider horizontal petals and a prominent<\/font> 
\nfuzzy, pouchlike lip with two maroon spots<\/font><\/p>\n

near the base; borne in pendulous racemes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A showy epiphyte.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n63 Emotional attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCups of flowery feelings offered to the <\/b>Divine.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPapilionanthe teres<\/i> (Roxb.) Schltr. [Vanda teres<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Roxb.) Lindl.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized flower with five ovate widely<\/font><\/p>\n

separated pale pinkish lavender petals and a<\/font> 
\ncentral arched golden yellow lip with the <\/b>lower<\/font> 
\nedge extended to form two rounded pinkish
\nlavender lobes; borne in erect racemes. An erect
\nepiphyte with terete leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n64 Attachment in the emotional vital to
\nthe Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn artistic and graceful attachment, perhaps<\/font><\/p>\n

a little fanciful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nVanda caerulea<\/font><\/i> Griff, ex Lindl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue orchid<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized light lavender-blue flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a small violet lip and five obovate widely<\/font><\/p>\n

separated petals; borne in racemes on erect scapes.<\/font><\/p>\n

An epiphyte with straplike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n65 Detailed attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, scrupulous, neglecting nothing, always
\nready to make an effort, meticulous.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVanda tessellata<\/i> (Roxb.) D. Don.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font>   Medium-sized fragrant flower with five stiff
\nseparated olive green petals with crinkled edges
\nand marked with greenish yellow, and a prominent lavender lip; widely spaced on erect racemes.
\nA heat-loving epiphyte with narrow straplike
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n66 Vital attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold and abundant in its multiplicity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpathoglottis plicata<\/i> Bl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid, Terrestrial orchid<\/font> 
\nSmall pale to deep lavender pink flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

three petal-like sepals, two similar but slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

broader petals and a small uniquely shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

\ncentre and lip; borne in clusters on leafless stems.<\/font>
\nA free-flowering terrestrial orchid with ovoid
\npseudo-bulbs.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-373<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n67 Integral attachment to the Divine<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOn the right path to realisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpathoglottis plicata<\/i> Bl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid, Terrestrial orchid<\/font> 
\nWhite flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Vital attachment to<\/font> 
\nthe Divine (66).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n68 Attachment of the cells to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThey know how to expect everything from Him<\/font><\/p>\n

and to rely only on Him.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEpidendrum XObrienianum<\/i> Rolfe.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScarlet orchid, Butterfly orchid, Baby orchid<\/font> 
\nNumerous small deep red star-shaped flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

that have a prominent uniquely shaped fringed<\/font><\/p>\n

lip with a golden yellow spot; borne in terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters on long stems. A tall slender epiphytic<\/font><\/p>\n

orchid.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n69 Exclusive turning of all movements
\ntowards the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe sure means of having security.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEulophia<\/i> R. Br. ex Lindl. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid<\/font>  Long erect scapes of small light green flowers<\/font> 
\nwith five erect petals and petal-like sepals that<\/font><\/p>\n

resemble a fan and a prominent variegated green<\/font><\/p>\n

and white lip. A terrestrial orchid with a large<\/font><\/p>\n

oval pseudo-bulb.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n70 Lasting attachment<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest, unostentatious, but persistent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHedera<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIvy<\/font>   All species of woody vines that have prominently<\/font><\/p>\n

lobed glossy evergreen leaves and the ability to<\/font><\/p>\n

attach themselves to almost any surface.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n71 Trust in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMost indispensable for the impulsive vital.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. [A.
\ncoromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall funnelform flowers in several colours with
\na short corolla tube and a limb divided into five
\nrounded overlapping lobes; borne in one-sided
\nracemes. Spreading lightly pubescent perennial
\nherbs with opposite ovate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n72 Aspiration for trust in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn intense need for the immutable peace that
\nis given by the certitude of the Divine Grace.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia dalzelliana<\/i> Sant. [A. violacea<\/i> Dalzel.
\nex C.B. Clarke.]
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall pale purple funnelform flower with five
\nlobes edged pale purple, the lower lobe marked
\ndeep purple and the throat finely lined and
\nirregularly spotted white; borne in few-flowered
\nracemes. A subshrub with ovate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n73 Mental trust in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFirm and definitive, does not question.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. [A.
\ncoromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCream yellow flower.
\nFurther description see Trust in the Divine (71).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n74 Trust of the vital mind in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOpens itself to the Divine Consciousness,<\/font><\/p>\n

without trying to hide anything from It.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. [A. coromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPale yellow flower with a light lavender spot<\/font><\/p>\n

on the throat.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Trust in the Divine (71).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n75 Trust of the emotional vital in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSmiling and sweet, it is sheltered from grief.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. [A.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

coromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower with a lavender spot on the throat.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Trust <\/b> in the Divine (71).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n76 Vital trust in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFull of courage and energy, it no longer fears<\/font><\/p>\n

anything.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. {A.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

coromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlower in predominantly lavender shades.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Trust in the Divine (71).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n77 Integral trust in the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe trust that gives the true support to life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsystasia gangetica<\/i> (L.) Anderson. [A. coromandeliana<\/i> Nees.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Trust in the Divine (71).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-374<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n78 Friendship with the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nDelicate, attentive and faithful, always ready<\/font><\/p>\n

to respond to the slightest request.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna indica<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian-shot, Queensland, Arrowroot, Achira<\/font> 
\nSmall glowing red flower with slender erect<\/font> 
\nirregularly shaped petals and a recurved lip<\/font>
\nstreaked yellow; borne in terminal racemes<\/font><\/p>\n

on long stems. An erect perennial rhizomatous<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with lush foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n79 Progressive friendship with the Divine<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAs we progress and purify ourselves of our
\negoism, our friendship with the Divine
\nbecomes more and more clear and conscious.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna indica<\/i> L.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian-shot, Queensland, Arrowroot, Achira
\nSmall to medium-sized bright reddish orange
\nflower with slender petals slightly wider than
\nthose of Friendship with the Divine (78), and
\nyellow streaks on two petals. Leaves are edged
\nand veined with purple. An erect perennial
\nrhizomatous herb with lush foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n80 Supramental friendship with the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and light, always smiling.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian-shot, Queensland, Arrowroot, Achira<\/font> 
\nBright yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Friendship with the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine (78).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n81 Intimacy with the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nComplete surrender to the Divine and total<\/font><\/p>\n

receptivity to His influence are the conditions<\/font><\/p>\n

for this intimacy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrape myrtle, Crepe flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized mildly fragrant flower, in a variety<\/font><\/p>\n

of colours, with delicate deeply crinkled petals<\/font><\/p>\n

and a conspicuous central tuft of yellow anthers;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in dense terminal panicles. A floriferous
\nshrub or small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n82 Intimacy with the Divine in the psychic<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe natural state of the fully developed psychic.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrape myrtle, Crepe flower<\/font> 
\nLavender pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Intimacy with<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine (81).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n83 Intimacy with the Divine in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOnly a pure, calm and desireless vital <\/b>can<\/font><\/p>\n

hope to enter this marvellous state.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrape myrtle. Crepe flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Light purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Intimacy with<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine (81).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n84 Intimacy with the Divine in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs possible only for him who lives exclusively
\nby the Divine and for the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia indica<\/i> L.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrape myrtle, Crepe flower
\nPinkish red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Intimacy with
\nthe Divine (81).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n85 Integral intimacy with the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being vibrates only to the<\/font><\/p>\n

divine touch.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrape myrtle, Crepe flower<\/font> 
\nWhite flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Intimacy with<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine (81).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n86 Intimacy with universal Nature<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThis intimacy is possible only for those who<\/font><\/p>\n

are vast and without preferences or repulsions.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagerstroemia speciosa<\/i> (L.) Pers. [L. flos-reginae<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Retz.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nQueen’s crape myrtle, Pride of India, Pyinma<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized mildly fragrant rose purple flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

larger and with petals more open than Intimacy<\/font><\/p>\n

with the Divine (81). A large showy ornamental<\/font><\/p>\n

tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n87 Love for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vegetal kingdom gathers its most beautiful<\/font><\/p>\n

possibilities to offer them to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  All forms and sizes of roses, single and double,<\/font><\/p>\n

usually fragrant, in a great variety of colours;<\/font><\/p>\n

includes both shrubs and climbers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-375<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n88 Integral love for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPure, complete, irrevocable, a love that<\/font><\/p>\n

gives itself for ever.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nMedium to large solitary pure white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n89 Psychic love<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrong and faithful, it has a beauty that does<\/font><\/p>\n

not belie.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nSmall reddish pink flower. A small shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n90 Flaming love for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nReady for any heroism and any sacrifice.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Small to medium-sized solitary orange flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n91 Affection for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA sweet and trusting tenderness that gives<\/font><\/p>\n

\nitself unfailingly to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Small white flower tinged with pink.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small to medium-sized shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n92 Tenderness for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweetness, a charming hue, a delicate form,
\na smile that gladdens.
\nRosa chinensis<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina rose, Bengal rose<\/font><\/p>\n

Small single very light pink flower that fades<\/font><\/p>\n

to white; borne in clusters of two or three.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small to medium-sized shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n93 Humility in the love for the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nDelicate, effective and surrendered, but very<\/font><\/p>\n

persistent in its feeling.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Medium-sized lavender or mauve flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n94 Timidity in attachment to the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nFull of life, but does not know how <\/b>to <\/b>
\nturn<\/font><\/p>\n

this life into an offering to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa chinensis<\/i> Jacq. ‘Viridiflora’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGreen rose<\/font> 
\nSmall double green flower. A small shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further comment: Timidity in attachment:<\/font><\/p>\n

I want to say that the attachment is not complete
\nand unreserved; there are some parts of the being
\nthat question and hold back because they do
\nnot have total trust; one might say that it is a
\nconditional attachment, such as: "If the Divine
\ndoes what I want, I will remain attached to Him."<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n95 Surrender<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo will what the Divine wills is the supreme<\/font><\/p>\n

wisdom.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L. ‘Edward’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized double highly fragrant pink
\nflower. A large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n96 Loving surrender<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA state that can be obtained by surrendering<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nAll fully double medium to large solitary pink<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers, except Surrender (95) and Perfect<\/font><\/p>\n

surrender (99). Shrubs of all sizes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n97 Detailed surrender<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA surrender that neglects nothing.<\/font><\/p>\n

Rosa chinensis<\/i> Jacq. ‘Minima<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFairy rose, Pygmy rose<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall double pink flowers in large tight clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n98 Pure spiritual surrender<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCandid, simple, spontaneous and complete<\/font><\/p>\n

in its multiplicity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L. ‘Prosperity’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nSmall very fragrant semi-double ivory white<\/font><\/p>\n

flower tinged with pink; borne in full pendulous<\/font><\/p>\n

sprays. A vigorous climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n99 Perfect surrender<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe indispensable condition for identification.<\/font><\/p>\n

Rosa<\/i> L. ‘Paul Neyron’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Large double highly fragrant deep pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium to large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-376<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\nDescriptions of the Flowers<\/font> <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n100 Mental surrender<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOccurs when the mind has understood<\/font><\/p>\n

that it is only an instrument.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Medium to large yellow flower tinged with<\/font> 
\norange. A medium to large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n101 Mental love for the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe nature offers its love in a fragrant<\/font> 
\nblossoming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font> <\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nMedium to large yellow flower. A medium<\/font> 
\nto large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n102 Mental love under the psychic influence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe mind influenced by the psychic knows<\/font><\/p>\n

how to express its love for the Divine in<\/font><\/p>\n

magnificent terms.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Medium to large cream or yellow flower<\/font> 
\ntinged with pink. A medium to large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n103 Human passions changed into love for
\nthe Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLet them become a real fact and their
\nabundance will save the world.
\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae
\nRose<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large red flower. A large shrub.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n104 Balance of the nature in the love for
\nthe Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPassive and active, calm and ardent, sweet<\/font><\/p>\n

and strong, silent and expressed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  
\nAll medium-sized bicoloured flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large <\/b>shrub.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n105 Beauty offers itself in service to the Divine<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIncomparable splendour, becomes a modest<\/font><\/p>\n

servitor.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Medium to large salmon coloured flower.<\/font> 
\nA large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n106 Psychic soaring of Nature<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNature has a soul that blossoms in a lovely way.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa caniya<\/i> L.
\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDog rose, Common brier, Dog brier. Eglantine
\nMedium-sized single light pink flower with five
\npetals and conspicuous yellow stamens; borne
\nin few-flowered clusters. A climbing shrub
\noften grown as a hedge or over a bower.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n107 Supramental attachment to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold and smiling, repeating itself endlessly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L. ‘Father’s Day’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font>  Small double light orange flower borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

small dusters on short stems. A small shrub.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n108 Communion with the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFor one who truly has it, all circumstances can<\/font><\/p>\n

become an occasion for it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa Xrehderana<\/i> Blackb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolyantha rose<\/font> 
\nSingle or double flowers in white and shades of<\/font> 
\npink or red; borne on long stems in large erect<\/font> 
\nclusters. A large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n109 Love from the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA vibration of love that the Supreme directs<\/font><\/p>\n

upon a particular point (a person or thing).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery large white flower tinged with pink and<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow. A shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nChapter 5
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nRoad to the Divine<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n110 Road to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways long, apparently dry at times, <\/b>but<\/font><\/p>\n

always abundant in its results.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDrimiopsis kirkii<\/i> Bak. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny flower with three narrow white incurved<\/font><\/p>\n

sepals surrounding three pale green petals which<\/font><\/p>\n

remain closed in a ball-like shape hiding the<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens and pistil; borne on short spikes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small bulbous succulent plant with heavily<\/font><\/p>\n

spotted leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n111 Perfect path<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFor each one it is the path that leads fastest<\/font>
\nto the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoffea.<\/i> L.   Rubiaceae<\/font>  Coffee<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall very fragrant white salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

whose lobe forms a five-pointed star; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

small opposite axillary clusters along the stem.<\/font><\/p>\n

An attractive glossy-leaved shrub or tree<\/font><\/p>\n

producing coffee berries.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-377<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n112 Hope<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPaves life’s way.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJacquemontia pentantha<\/i> (Jacq.) G. Don.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall violet-blue five-lobed saucer-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a lighter blue central star and a<\/font> 
\nprominent tiny white centre; borne in cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A delicate twiner.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n113 Repentance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards correcting<\/b> mistakes.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChloris barbata<\/i> Sw. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGramineae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFinger-grass<\/font> 
\nThin fingerlike spikelets bearing minute<\/font> 
\ninconspicuous flowers and reddish-brown <\/b>hairs<\/font><\/p>\n

aggregated at the tip of a thin erect stem. An<\/font><\/p>\n

annual grass.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n114 Return<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe salvation of those who have gone astray.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCordyline terminalis<\/i> (L.) Kunth.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTi, Good-luck plant, Hawaiian good-luck plant
\nTiny pale mauve tubular flowers with five
\nrecurved lobes and conspicuous exserted yellow-
\ntipped stamens; borne in dense branching
\nsomewhat pendulous spikes. A medium to large
\nshrub, usually with brightly coloured leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n115 Stages to the Supreme<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWe will go through as many stages as<\/font><\/p>\n

necessary, but we will arrive.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLupinus<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily <\/b>Papilionoideae)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden lupine. Lupine<\/font> 
\nSmall mildly fragrant bilabiate flower with a<\/font> 
\nbroad upper lip tightly folded back in half and<\/font> 
\na two-lobed lower lip folded together; in <\/b>all<\/font><\/p>\n

colours and colour combinations; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

showy ascending tiers. An attractive annual<\/font><\/p>\n

or perennial herb or subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n116 Ascension<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nStage by stage one climbs towards the<\/font><\/p>\n

Consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeonotis nepetifolia<\/i> (L.) R. Br.<\/font><\/p>\n

Labiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall velvety orange bilabiate flowers set in<\/font><\/p>\n

a ring around balls of spiny green bracts <\/b>that<\/font><\/p>\n

are borne in ascending tiers on tall erect<\/font><\/p>\n

four-sided stems. An annual wayside herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

toothed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n117 Soaring<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTake your flight towards the heights.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nDelphinium<\/font><\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRanunculaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarkspur<\/font>  Small single or double cupped flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

irregular overlapping petals and a conspicuous<\/font><\/p>\n

wrinkled and hooked spur; in white and many<\/font><\/p>\n

shades of blue and pink, rarely red and yellow;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in tall dense racemes above the leaves.
\nAnnual, biennial or perennial herb with deeply
\ncut palmate leaves valued for garden borders and
\nbeds.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n118 Aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable, obstinate, repeating itself tirelessly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctanthes arbor-tristis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNight jasmine, Tree of sadness<\/font><\/p>\n

Small fragrant salverform flower with a prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

orange corolla tube and a flat abruptly expanding<\/font><\/p>\n

white limb divided into five to eight irregular<\/font><\/p>\n

lobes;<\/b> borne in few-flowered terminal cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized shrub or small tree with flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

that open at night and fall by early morning<\/font><\/p>\n

carpeting the ground.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n119 Elan of aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too high, nothing too far for its<\/font><\/p>\n

insatiable ardour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCleome hasslerana<\/i> Chodat.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCapparaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpider flower, Spider plant<\/font><\/p>\n

Small flowers that open pink and fade to pinkish<\/font><\/p>\n

white, with three erect partially rolled petals and<\/font><\/p>\n

long exserted pistil and stamens; white buds turn<\/font><\/p>\n

pink before opening; borne in ball-like terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters on long erect racemes. A tall strongly<\/font><\/p>\n

scented annual herb with digitate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n120 Flame of aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA flame that illumines but does not burn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcer<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAceraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMaple<\/font>  Numerous species of mostly deciduous small<\/font><\/p>\n

to medium-sized very attractive trees and<\/font>
\noccasionally shrubs usually with palmately lobed
\nleaves, often as wide as they are long; rich bright
\nautumnal colourings vary from light yellow to<\/font><\/p>\n

deep red.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-378<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n121 Aspiration for purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPurity is perfect sincerity and one can obtain<\/font><\/p>\n

it only when the being is entirely consecrated<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpathiphyllum<\/i> Schott. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPeace lily, Spathe flower<\/font> 
\n  Medium to large cream white to pale green<\/font><\/p>\n

leaflike spathe with a shorter erect white spadix<\/font><\/p>\n

arising from the base; borne singly on long <\/b>stems.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

A rhizomatous perennial herb cultivated for its<\/font><\/p>\n

decorative foliage as well as its flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n122 Aspiration for integral immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn organised, tenacious and methodical<\/font><\/p>\n

development of the consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAerva tomentosa<\/i> Forsk.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaramhaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall to medium-sized thin white woolly catkins<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in short branching axillary or terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

spikes. A weak-stemmed shrub with silvery<\/font><\/p>\n

tomentose leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n123 Aspiration for the Divine Consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBlossom, 0 precious flower, and never close
\nagain.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nVernonia. eleagnaefolia<\/font><\/i> <\/b>DC.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCurtain creeper<\/font> 
\nSmall clusters of tiny brushlike flowers that<\/font> 
\nopen pale mauve and become white with age.<\/font><\/p>\n

A vigorous climber that may form a dense
\ncurtain; the pendulous stems are white when<\/font> young.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n124 Triple aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLove, life and light, recognising their Master,<\/font><\/p>\n

respond to Sachchidananda.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nCapparis brevispina<\/font><\/i> DC.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCapparidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThorn straggler<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized white flower with two elongated<\/font> 
\nhorizontal petals, two overlapping lower petals<\/font> 
\nprominently shaded deep yellow (changing to<\/font><\/p>\n

\nmaroon) and a centre of numerous exserted<\/font> 
\nstamens; borne singly from the leaf axils.<\/font><\/p>\n

A profusely blooming spiny shrub with glossy<\/font><\/p>\n

dark leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n125 Power of collective aspiration<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA harmonious collective aspiration can change<\/font><\/p>\n

the course of circumstances.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHoy a carnosa<\/i> (L. f.) R. Br.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWax plant, Honey plant<\/font> 
\n Small pale pink star-shaped flower with a smaller<\/font><\/p>\n

white star and red spot in the centre; the texture<\/font><\/p>\n

of the flower gives the impression of being carved<\/font><\/p>\n

from wax; borne in dense umbels. A light vine<\/font><\/p>\n

with succulent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n126 Psychic aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nConstant, regular, organised, gentle and<\/font><\/p>\n

patient at the same time, resists all opposition,<\/font><\/p>\n

overcomes all difficulties.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nIxora chinensis<\/font><\/i> Lam.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora<\/font>  
\nSmall pink salverform flower with the limb
\ndivided into four somewhat diamond-shaped
\nlobes; borne in dense corymbs. A slightly
\nfragrant medium-sized erect shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n127 Mental aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIts expression is precise and clear and very<\/font><\/p>\n

reasonable.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora coccinea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJungle geranium. Flame of the woods, Jungle<\/font><\/p>\n

flame, Burning love<\/font><\/p>\n

Small light yellow salverform flower with a long<\/font><\/p>\n

thin corolla tube and the limb divided into four<\/font><\/p>\n

narrow diamond-shaped lobes; borne in large<\/font><\/p>\n

corymbs. A small to medium-sized shrub with<\/font>
\nleathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n128 Aspiration in the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, simple and joyful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora coccinea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJungle geranium, Flame of the woods, Jungle<\/font><\/p>\n

flame, Burning love<\/font><\/p>\n

Deep red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Mental aspiration (127).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n129 Aspiration in the physical for the
\nSupramental Light<\/font><\/p>\n

\t\t\t<\/b><\/p>\n

\nClustered, persistent, obstinate, organised,<\/font><\/p>\n

methodical.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora javanica<\/i> (Blume) DC. [I. singaporensis<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nhort.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font>  Common red ixora, Javanese ixora<\/font><\/p>\n

Small golden orange to red orange salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a long thin corolla tube and a <\/b>limb<\/font><\/p>\n

divided into four somewhat diamond-shaped<\/font>
\nlobes; borne in large compact corymbs. A large
\nshrub in bloom most of the year.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-379<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n130 Prayer<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSelf-giving is true <\/b>prayer.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes<\/i> Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyr flower. Fairy lily, Rain lily<\/font>   
\nSmall to medium-sized funnel-shaped flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with six pointed petals, in several colours; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

singly on scapes. A small bulbous herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

grasslike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n131 Psychic prayer<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous and fervent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes<\/i> Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyr flower, Fairy lily. Rain lily<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized light pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Prayer (130).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n132 Mental prayer<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous in a mind that is aspiring <\/b>for<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes<\/i> Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyr flower. Fairy lily, Rain lily<\/font>  
\nSmall to medium-sized fragrant yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Prayer (130).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n133 Vital prayer<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital prays to be purified.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nZephyranthes<\/font><\/i> Herb.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyr flower. Fairy lily, Rain lily<\/font>  
\nSmall fragrant deep pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Prayer (130).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n134 Integral prayer<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being is concentrated in a single<\/font><\/p>\n

prayer to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes<\/i> Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyr flower, Fairy lily, Rain lily<\/font>  
\nSmall to medium-sized white flower with or<\/font><\/p>\n

without a green centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Prayer (130).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n135 Supramental invocation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe spontaneous attitude of the Supermind<\/font><\/p>\n

towards the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSternbergia lutea<\/i> (L.) Roem. & Schult.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWinter daffodil. Lily of the field<\/font>  
\nLarge golden yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Prayer (130).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n136 Religious thought<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan only be utilised when it is freed from the<\/font><\/p>\n

influence of religions.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nWrightia tinctoria<\/font><\/i> R. Br.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPala indigo plant<\/font> 
\nSmall fragrant white star-shaped flower with a<\/font><\/p>\n

delicate fringed corona; borne in many-flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

cymes. A small to medium-sized deciduous tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nwith milky sap and thin beanlike pendulous<\/font><\/p>\n

fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n137 True worship<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTotal and constant, without demand or claim.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeucas aspera<\/i> Spreng.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny white bilabiate flowers, the lower lip larger<\/font><\/p>\n

and the upper lip softly downy, emerging from green calyces tightly arranged in rounded clusters.<\/font>
\nA common annual herb of fields and waysides in<\/font><\/p>\n

India.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Purified worship<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n138 Adoration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, smiling, regular, it offers itself<\/font><\/p>\n

tirelessly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCordia sebestena<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBoraginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGeiger tree<\/font>   
\nSmall orange six-lobed salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

elongated brownish green tomentose calyces;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal clusters. A small ornamental
\ntree in bloom most of the year.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n139 Devotional attitude<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nModest and self-effacing, <\/b> it yields<\/font><\/p>\n

remarkable fruit.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAegle marmelos<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Correa<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRutaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBael tree, Bengal quince<\/font>  
\nSmall greenish white star-shaped flower with four<\/font>
\nor five fleshy recurved petals and a centre filled<\/font><\/p>\n

with numerous short brownish white anthers;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in axillary panicles. The significance also
\nincludes the trifoliate leaf and a large hard-shelled
\nedible fruit. Small trees with sharp needlelike
\nthorns.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n140 Devotion<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest and fragrant, it gives itself without<\/font><\/p>\n

asking anything in return.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum tenuiflorum<\/i> L. [0. sanctum<\/i> L.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHoly basil, Krishna tulsi, Ram tulsi, Tulsi<\/font><\/p>\n

  One form, the Ram tulsi, has very tiny pale<\/font>
\ngreenish white bilabiate flowers with green calyces
\nclosely tiered on thin racemes, green stems and
\nsmall softly pubescent green leaves. Another
\nform, the Krishna tuisi, has very tiny pale purple
\nbilabiate flowers with greenish purple calyces
\nclosely tiered on thin racemes, deep purple stems
\nand leaves that are greenish purple above and
\ngreen beneath. A shrubby annual or perennial
\nculinary herb with aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-380<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n141 Conquering fervour<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn ardour that fears no obstacles.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum americanum<\/i> L. [0. canum<\/i> Sims.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHoary basil<\/font>  
\nVery tiny white bilabiate flowers tinged pink with<\/font><\/p>\n

a green calyx shaded purple towards the tip and<\/font><\/p>\n

green lemon-scented stems and leaves. A shrubby<\/font><\/p>\n

\nannual or perennial culinary herb with aromatic<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n142 Joy of union with the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAbundantly scented, it fills the heart with joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum basilicum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon basil, Sweet basil<\/font>   
\nTiny white bilabiate flowers with a green calyx,<\/font><\/p>\n

stem and leaves; the leaves are especially prized<\/font><\/p>\n

for culinary use. A shrubby annual <\/b> or perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

culinary herb with aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n^ Right use of the granted Grace<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNo deformation, no diminution, no exaggeration,<\/font><\/p>\n

a clear sincerity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSaponaria officinalis<\/i> L.
\nCaryophyllaceae
\nSoap-won, Bouncing Bet
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white or pink flowers with five widely
\nseparated petals; borne in many-flowered umbels.
\nA strong rhizomatous perennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n144 Seeking for support<\/b> only in the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe Divine is the only support that never fails.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanum seaforthianum<\/i> Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSt. Vincent lilac, Glycine, Italian jasmine<\/font> 
\nDelicate pendulous clusters of small light lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers,<\/font><\/p>\n

accompanied by lavender buds. A slender<\/font><\/p>\n

long-flowering vine with deeply cut leaves<\/font><\/p>\n

and ornamental clusters of round shiny green<\/font><\/p>\n

berrylike fruits that turn orange to bright red<\/font><\/p>\n

when mature.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n145 Offering<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe only offering that truly enriches is one that<\/font><\/p>\n

is made to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>  
\nMedium to large funnel-shaped flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

satiny overlapping lobes and a short stamina!<\/font><\/p>\n

column covered with loose yellow pollen; in<\/font><\/p>\n

white and shades of pink, purple and yellow;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne on tall spirelike stems. (There are also
\nmany double forms, often with scalloped or
\nfrilled edges.) A tall biennial herb with rough
\nhairy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n146 Offering of all obscurities<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOffer your obscurities sincerely to the Divine
\nand you will be able to receive the Light.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.
\nMalvaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDark purple, almost black flowers, single or<\/font><\/p>\n

double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n147 Psychic offering<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is the spontaneous attitude of the psychic<\/font><\/p>\n

towards the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>   
\nLight pink flowers, single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n148 Offering of the emotions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEmotions placed at the service of progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>   
\nLavender pink flowers, single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n149 Offering of the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe immediate result of conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>  
\nDark red flowers, single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n150 Integral offering of the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn important stage on the way to transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>   
\nWhite flowers with a lavender centre, single or<\/font><\/p>\n

double.<\/font>
\nFurther description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-381<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n151 Offering of the material vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>   
\nReddish violet flowers, single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n152 Offering of the most material vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>  
\nVery dark red flowers with a blackish sheen,<\/font><\/p>\n

single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n153 Offering of the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe proof of the resolution to liberate oneself
\nfrom the ego. Let the physical offer itself sin-
\ncerely to the Divine and it will be transformed.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.
\nMalvaceae
\nHollyhock<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRed flowers, single or double.
\nFurther description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n154 Combined offering of two parts of
\nthe being<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThis heralds the progress and effectiveness<\/font><\/p>\n

of the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>   
\nBicoloured flowers, single or double.
\nFurther description see <\/b> Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n155 Integral offering<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe surest road to realisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHollyhock<\/font>  White flowers, single or double.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Offering (145).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n156 Unconditional integral offering<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe joy of self-offering without asking<\/font><\/p>\n

anything in return.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea tricolor<\/i> Cav. ‘Pearly Gates’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorning glory<\/font>  
\nLarge radiant translucent white funnelform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a cream yellow throat. An annual climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n157 Entire self-giving
\nCompletely open, clear and pure.<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea alba<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMoonflower, Belle de nuit<\/font> 
\nLarge fragrant white nocturnal salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a wide limb and a long narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

corolla tube; borne singly or in few-flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A strong perennial climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n158 Remembrance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConstant remembrance of the Divine is<\/font><\/p>\n

indispensable for transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLycianthes rantonnei<\/i> Carr. [Solanum rantonnetii<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarr. ex Lescuy.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font>   
\nBlue potato bush<\/font><\/p>\n

Small delicately fragrant mauve saucer-shaped flower with a raised rose violet star in the centre
\nand prominent yellow anthers; borne in axillary
\nclusters. A medium-sized shrub with ovate-
\nlanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n159 Constant remembrance of the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous and joyful. The ideal condition.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n Lonicera japonica<\/i> Thunb.
\nCaprifoliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJapanese honeysuckle, Gold and silver flower
\nSmall sweetly fragrant ivory white tubular flower
\nthat gradually turns yellow and is divided into
\nfive narrow lobes, one deeply cut, erect and
\nslightly recurved, and four opposite, more acutely
\nrecurved and partly joined; borne in axillary
\npairs subtended by a leafy bract. A moderately
\nvigorous vine with opposite ovate slightly glossy
\ndark green leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n160 Remembrance of Sri Aurobindo<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet us strive to realise the ideal of life he has<\/font><\/p>\n

\nset before us.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLobelia erinns<\/i> L. ‘Cambridge Blue’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCampanulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEdging lobelia<\/font>  
\nTiny delicate blue half-salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

three distinct lobes; borne in loose racemes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A very pretty low annual or perennial herb often<\/font><\/p>\n

used for beds, borders and hanging planters.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n161 Glad remembrance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIn activity and in silence, in taking and in<\/font><\/p>\n

giving, always the glad remembrance of Thee.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClarkia unguiculata<\/i> Lindl. ‘Rosea plena<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOnagraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFarewell to spring, Godetia<\/font><\/p>\n

Erect racemes of small double flowers with soft<\/font>
\ndelicate ruffled petals, in white and shades of
\nourple and pink. A slender branching showy
\ngarden annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-382<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n162 Lasting remembrance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe remembrance of that which has <\/b>helped<\/font><\/p>\n

the being to progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyosotis sylvatica<\/i> Ehrh. ex Hoffm.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBoraginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden forget-me-not<\/font>  
\nTiny exquisite sky blue salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five rounded lobes and a prominent yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

centre; borne in airy terminal clusters. A <\/b>small<\/font><\/p>\n

biennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n163 Emotional remembrance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOnly the circumstances that have helped us in
\nour search for the Divine should be the object
\nof this remembrance.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDicentra spectabilis<\/i> (L.) Lem.
\nPapaveraceae
\nBleeding heart<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall rose pink heart-shaped pendulous flowers
\nwith four petals, the two outer petals recurved,
\nspurred and divided to show two protruding
\nwhite inner petals; borne on long gracefully
\narching stalks. A herbaceous perennial with
\ndeeply cut leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n164 Subconscient remembrance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMust be purified of all that is useless.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCynoglossum amabile<\/i> Stapf. &J.R. Drumm.
\nBoraginaceae
\nChinese forget-me-not<\/font><\/p>\n

\n‘my sky blue five-lobed salverform flowers in
\nterminal cymes. A biennial herb covered with
\nshort white hairs.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n165 Opening<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe help is constant in all domains. It is for us<\/font><\/p>\n

to know how to benefit from it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall salverform flowers with five rounded<\/font> 
\nseparated lobes that emerge from a spiny bracted<\/font><\/p>\n

spike; in many colours. An erect occasionally<\/font><\/p>\n

spiny shrub and herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEarly comment: Opening is a release of the<\/font><\/p>\n

consciousness by which it begins to admit <\/b>into<\/font><\/p>\n

itself the working of the Divine Light and Power.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n166 Mental opening<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step of the mind towards<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria prionitis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGolden yellow flower with pointed petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

A spiny subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see <\/b> Opening (165).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n167 Emotional opening<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe progress of the emotions towards the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhilippine violet<\/font>  
\nStriped white and lavender flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Opening (165).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n168 Opening of the emotional vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the first steps on the way to<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhilippine violet<\/font>  
\nPink flower.
\nFurther description see Opening (165).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n169 Vital opening to the Supramental Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria<\/i> L. sp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBluish purple flower with a yellow centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Opening (165).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n170 Integral opening of the being to the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step of the ascent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhilippine violet<\/font>  
\nWhite flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Opening (165).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n171 Opening to Sri Aurobindo’s Force<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSri Aurobindo’s help is constant. It is for us to<\/font><\/p>\n

know how to receive it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia kirkii<\/i> Hook. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall lavender salverform flower with a corolla<\/font> 
\ndivided into five squared lobes and a light yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

spot in the throat; borne singly or in pairs.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small attractive shrub with narrow almost<\/font>
\nrhomboidal leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n172 Opening to the Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nHarmonises with all that can lead towards<\/font><\/p>\n

the Light.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta<\/i> (Benth.) Anderson.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKing’s mantle, Bush clock vine<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized salverform flowers in lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

blue, purple and white with a bright yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

throat, a curved corolla tube and a limb divided into five rounded lobes. An erect or sometimes
\nscandent shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-383<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n173 Opening of the higher vital to the Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital existing only for the Divine. The vital
\nknowing no other master than the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta<\/i> (Benth.) Anderson.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKing’s mantle, Bush clock vine
\nVariegated lavender and white flower.
\nFurther description see Opening to the
\nLight (172).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n174 Opening of the material vital to the Light<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the essential conditions for peace.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta<\/i> (Benth.) Anderson.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKing’s mantle, Bush clock vine<\/font><\/p>\n

Deep violet flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Opening to the<\/font><\/p>\n

Light (172).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n175 Integral opening to the Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe assurance of the coming peace <\/b> and joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta<\/i> (Benth.) Anderson. Alba<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKing’s mantle, Bush clock vine, December flower<\/font><\/p>\n

White flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

 Further description see Opening to the<\/font><\/p>\n

Light (172).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n176 Receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nConscious of the Divine Will and surrendered<\/font><\/p>\n

to it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus    Tall elegant compact one-sided spike of graceful
\nsmall to medium-sized flowers with six flared
\npetals that are often ruffled and frilled; in white
\nand shades of yellow, red, pink, lavender and
\npurple, variously blotched and striped; a bulbous
\nplant with sword-shaped leaves.
\nEarly comment: Receptivity is the capacity of
\nadmitting and retaining the Divine working.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n177 Psychic receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe psychic responds joyfully to the<\/font><\/p>\n

ascending force.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/font><\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font>  
\nPink or rose pink flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n178 Receptivity of the supramentalised psychic<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is what happens to the psychic that<\/font><\/p>\n

continues to progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/font><\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font>    
\nBicoloured varieties with pink and orange flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n179 Mental receptivity<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways ready to learn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/font><\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font><\/p>\n

Yellow flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n180 Emotional receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEmotions wanting to be divinised. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey.
\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLavender-pink or mauve flowers.
\nFurther description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n181 Vital receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHappens only when the vital understands that<\/font><\/p>\n

it must be transformed. The vital blossoms in<\/font><\/p>\n

aspiration for the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font> 
\nDark red or deep violet flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n182 Physical receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne should have it only towards the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font> 
\nBright red flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n183 Integral receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being perceives the Divine Will<\/font><\/p>\n

and obeys it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font>  
\nWhite flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n184 Manifold receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing resists the Light.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/i> L.H. Bailey. Iridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMulticoloured flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-384<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n185 Supramentalised receptivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe receptivity of tomorrow.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nGladiolus Xhortulanus<\/font><\/i> L.H.<\/b> Bailey.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden gladiolus<\/font> 
\nOrange flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Receptivity (176).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n186 Broadening of the being<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll the parts of the being broaden in order to<\/font><\/p>\n

progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa<\/i> (Lodd.) Hiern.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ gloxinia, Gloxinia, Brazilian gloxinia,<\/font><\/p>\n

Violet slipper gloxinia<\/font><\/p>\n

Showy medium-sized single or double velvety<\/font><\/p>\n

bell-shaped flowers with a spreading limb divided<\/font>
\ninto five to twelve lobes with ruffled edges; in<\/font><\/p>\n

many colours; borne singly or in small clusters <\/b>on<\/font><\/p>\n

long stems. A low tuberous perennial herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

broad pubescent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n187 Organised emotional broadening<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe broadening should not be the result of an<\/font><\/p>\n

instinctive impulse but of a conscious<\/font><\/p>\n

organisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa<\/i> (Lodd.) <\/b>Hiern.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ gloxinia, Gloxinia, Brazilian gloxinia,<\/font><\/p>\n

Violet slipper gloxinia<\/font><\/p>\n

Single white flower with numerous purple dots<\/font><\/p>\n

^d a purple edge.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Broadening of the
\nbeing (186).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n188 Broadening of the most material vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe limitations of the ego begin to be shaken.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa<\/i> (Lodd.) <\/b>Hiern.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ gloxinia. Gloxinia, Brazilian gloxinia,<\/font><\/p>\n

Violet slipper gloxinia<\/font><\/p>\n

Single purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Broadening of the<\/font><\/p>\n

being (186).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n189 Blossoming<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of trust and success.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTulipa<\/i><\/font> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTulip<\/font>   
\nMedium to large showy erect cup-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with six overlapping petals, in all colours; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

singly on sturdy stems. A spring-flowering bulb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n190 Concentration<\/font><\/p>\n

Does not aim at effect, but is simple and<\/font><\/p>\n

persistent.<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n
\nEuphorbia milii<\/font><\/i> <\/b>Desmoul.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrown of thorns, Christ thorn<\/font><\/p>\n

Two tiny bright red overlapping petal-like bracts<\/font><\/p>\n

surrounding an inconspicuous flower; usually<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in pairs. A small succulent shrub with<\/font><\/p>\n

numerous stems and semi-soft spines.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n191 Tapasya<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA discipline with the aim of realising the Divine.<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDatura<\/i> L.
\nSolanaceae
\nThorn apple
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single white mildly fragrant erect trumpet-
\nshaped flower with six shallow pointed lobes
\nand a corolla tube partly encased in a large
\nvelvety inflated green calyx; borne singly from
\nthe leaf axils. A highly poisonous annual or
\nshort-lived perennial herb with large dark
\ngreen tomentose leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n192 Mental tapasya<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe process leading to the goal.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThorn apple<\/font>    
\nSingle or double yellow flower. A bush or<\/font><\/p>\n

small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Tapasya (191).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n193 Vital tapasya<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital undergoes a rigorous discipline in<\/font><\/p>\n

order to transform itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThorn apple<\/font>   
\nSingle, double or triple white flower tinged<\/font><\/p>\n

with violet.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Tapasya (191).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n194 Integral tapasya<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being lives only to know and<\/font><\/p>\n

serve the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThorn apple<\/font>   
\nDouble white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Tapasya (191).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-385<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n195 Perfect tapasya<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThat which will reach its
\n<\/b>goal.
\n<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrugmansia suaveolens<\/i> (Humb. &
\n<\/b>Bonpl.
\n<\/b>ex
\n<\/b>Wild) Bercht. & Presl.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae
\nAngel’s trumpet<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery large single pendulous trumpet-shaped
\nwhite flower with the edge of the limb pleated
\ninto five pointed recurved lobes, a corolla tube
\nheavily ribbed yellow green on the outside and
\nthe base of the flower set in a large glabrous
\ninflated tubular green calyx. A small to medium-
\nsized tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n196 Detachment from all that is not the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA single occupation, a single aim, a single joy \u2014<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea cairica<\/i> (L.) Sweet.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRailway creeper<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized light rose purple or light mauve<\/font><\/p>\n

funnelform flower with a deep rose purple centre;<\/font><\/p>\n

blooms singly. An extremely vigorous and hardy
\nperennial vine with palmate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n197 Renunciation of desires<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe essential condition for realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTectona grandis<\/i> L. f.
\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTeak, Indian oak. Saga, Saigun
\nMildly fragrant tiny cream white flowers with
\nsix rounded lobes and six exserted stamens; borne
\nin large airy cloudlike panicles. A large ornamental tree with large stiff leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n198 Renunciation of emotional desires<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nAngelonia salicariifolia<\/font><\/i> Humb. & Bonpl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall fragrant bilabiate flowers with two upper
\nand three lower recurved rounded lobes; white
\nwith purple markings; borne in terminal racemes.
\nA perennial herb with viscid aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n199 Renunciation of vital desires<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt has understood the futility of desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAngelonia salicariifolia<\/i> Humb. & Bonpl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPurple flowers.<\/font>   
\nFurther description see Renunciation of<\/font><\/p>\n

emotional desires (198).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n200 Integral renunciation of vital desires<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn indispensable condition for true progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nAngelonia salicariifolia<\/font><\/i> Humb. & Bonpl.<\/font><\/p>\n

Scrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Renunciation of<\/font><\/p>\n

emotional desires (198).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n201 Absence of desire<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and fragrant, it expresses both<\/font><\/p>\n

peace and joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nAtalantia monophylla<\/font><\/i> <\/b>Correa.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nRutaceae<\/font>   
\nCountry gooseberry<\/font>  
\nSmall fragrant white four-petalled flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

a tiny central cup; borne in clusters among the<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves. A small thorny tree with glossy deep <\/font><\/p>\n

\ngreen leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n202 Unselfishness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nDeeply open so as not to refuse anything.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBeaumontia jerdoniana<\/i> Wight.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae
\nNepal trumpet flower, Herald’s trumpet, Easter<\/font><\/p>\n

lily vine<\/font><\/p>\n

Large fragrant white funnelform flower that<\/font><\/p>\n

has five sharply recurved lobes with wavy edges,<\/font><\/p>\n

a small yellow green centre and prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens united at the anthers; borne in axillary<\/font><\/p>\n

and terminal corymbs. A heavy woody vine with<\/font><\/p>\n

large glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Disinterestedness<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n203 Abolition of the ego<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne exists only by the Divine and for<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nEucalyptus<\/font><\/i> L’Herit. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrtaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEucalyptus, Australian gum, Gum tree, Ironbark,<\/font><\/p>\n

Stringybark<\/font> 
\nAll species that have small cream white brushlike<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers composed of stamens with a concave<\/font><\/p>\n

centre and are borne in axillary clusters of three<\/font><\/p>\n

or more. Over 500 species of evergreen trees with<\/font><\/p>\n

aromatic leaves, many of which have ornamental<\/font><\/p>\n

and economic value.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n204 Chastity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA little austere and proud, it is very reserved.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCitrus limon<\/i> (L.) Burm. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRutaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLemon<\/font>   
\nSmall highly fragrant white star-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with fleshy petals, prominent yellow stamens and<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender pink buds; borne in small clusters<\/font><\/p>\n

among the leaves. A small generally thorny tree<\/font><\/p>\n

with strongly scented leaves and acidic edible<\/font><\/p>\n

fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-386<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n205 Continence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nControl over oneself.
\nCitrus maxima<\/i> (Burm.) Merrill.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRuraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPummelo, Shaddock, <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGrapefruit
\nSmall fragrant white star-shaped flower with
\nfleshy petals and numerous stamens; borne
\nsingly or in small clusters. A small to medium-
\nsized tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n206 Control<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nControl over the lower impulses is the first step<\/font><\/p>\n

towards realisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nPitcairnia museosa<\/font><\/i> L’Herit.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBromeliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSummer torch<\/font>   
\nSmall bright red tubular flowers closely spaced<\/font><\/p>\n

on short erect spikes. A succulent perennial with<\/font><\/p>\n

stiff narrow leaves in a rosettelike arrangement.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n207 Exclusivism<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe inability to do several things at the same<\/font><\/p>\n

time.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerine sarniensis<\/i> Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGuernsey lily<\/font>    
\nSmall bright red funnelform flower with a short<\/font><\/p>\n

tube, six slightly recurved wavy segments and<\/font><\/p>\n

long bright red stamens; borne in umbels on<\/font><\/p>\n

scapes. A bulbous plant with linear leaves that<\/font><\/p>\n

develop after the flowers appear.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n208 Discipline<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSets the example and hopes to be followed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum basilicum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon basil. Sweet basil   Tiny white bilabiate flowers lightly tinged pink
\nwith green leaves and a greenish purple calyx and
\nstem, the latter becoming entirely purple towards
\nthe tip of the raceme. A shrubby annual or
\nperennial culinary herb with aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n209 Determination<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nKnows what it wants and does it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKopsia fruiticosa<\/i> (Ker-Gawl.) A. DC.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrub vinca<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized light pink star-shaped flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a deep rose pink centre and narrow corolla tube<\/font><\/p>\n

divided into five rounded petal-like segments;<\/font><\/p>\n

\nblooms sparsely in terminal clusters. A medium-
\nsized evergreen shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n210 Resolution<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing can stop its development.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrunfelsia americana<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLady of the night<\/font>  
\nFragrant medium-sized salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a long corolla tube and a limb divided into five<\/font><\/p>\n

wavy lobes; flower opens white and turns light<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow with age; borne in few-flowered clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A small shrub with slightly pendulous branches.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n211 Steadfastness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhat it has chosen it keeps and does not like<\/font><\/p>\n

\nto change.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPsidium guajava<\/i> L.
\nMyrtaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon guava, Yellow guava, Apple guava
\nMedium-sized mildly fragrant white saucer-
\nshaped flower with five petals and a prominent
\ncentre of numerous stamens; borne in pairs in  few-flowered clusters. A small to medium-sized
\nevergreen fruit tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n212 Application<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest but harmonious.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFittonia vershaffeltii<\/i> var. argyroneura<\/i> (Coem.)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNichols.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font>   
\nNerve plant. Silver net plant, Silver fittonia,<\/font><\/p>\n

Silver nerve<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny pale yellow bilabiate flower emerging<\/font><\/p>\n

from a short upright bracted spike. A spreading<\/font><\/p>\n

\nornamental herb with leaves intricately veined<\/font><\/p>\n

white.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n213 Regularity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all serious accomplishment.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMartynia annua<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMartyniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nUnicorn plant. Devil’s claw, Elephant-tusk,<\/font><\/p>\n

Proboscis flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Small flattened tubular flower with five irregular<\/font><\/p>\n

recurved lobes; the white tube is tinged pink<\/font><\/p>\n

and covered outside with fine hairs, the pale<\/font><\/p>\n

pink lobes are blotched with rose and deep<\/font><\/p>\n

reddish purple and the throat is spotted with<\/font><\/p>\n

golden orange; borne in racemes among the<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves. A viscid hairy annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n214 Regularity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all serious accomplishment.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDigitalis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon foxglove<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized graceful nodding bell-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

bilabiate flowers in shades of purple and pink<\/font><\/p>\n

varying to white; the tubular corolla is four-lobed,<\/font>
\nthe upper segment shorter and the protruding
\nlower lip dotted maroon towards the centre;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in long terminal racemes. A showy
\nbiennial or perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-387<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n215 Thoroughness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all true progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/i> Groenl. & Ruempl.
\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena, Florists’ verbena
\nSmall salverform flowers with irregular rounded
\nlobes, in many colours and often with a
\ncontrasting, usually white centre; borne in flat-
\ntopped terminal spikes. A creeping matlike
\nperennial often grown as an annual; the sagittate
\npubescent leaves have crenate margins.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n216 Psychic thoroughness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWith tireless patience it works for the perfection<\/font><\/p>\n

of the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/i> Groenl. & <\/b>Ruempl.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena, Florists’ verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

Pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoroughness (215).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n217 Vital thoroughness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital must become calm and docile.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/i> Groenl. & Ruempl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena. Florists’ verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

Mauve flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoroughness (215).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n218 Physical thoroughness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTakes great care of details in the execution
\nof work.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/i> Groenl. & Ruempl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena, Florists’ verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

Dark red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoroughness (215).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n219 Integral thoroughness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing is neglected in order to reach the<\/font><\/p>\n

divine goal.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/font><\/i> Groenl. & Ruempl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena, Florists’ verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

White flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoroughness (215).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n220 Artistic thoroughness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNeglects nothing in its search for perfection.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida<\/i> Groenl. & Ruempl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon garden verbena. Florists’ verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

Soft red flower with a cream centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoroughness (215).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n221 Continuity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo know how to persist in one’s effort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcalypha<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThree-seeded mercury, <\/b>Copperleaf<\/font><\/p>\n

Soft, erect or drooping, axillary or terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

catkins of various sizes, in shades of red, pink<\/font><\/p>\n

or green; borne on a shrub with striking, often<\/font><\/p>\n

multicoloured leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n222 Attempt towards continuity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nVigorous and repeated, but not lasting.
\nAcalypha wilkesiana<\/i> Muell. Arg. ‘Godseffiana’
\nEuphorbiaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJacobs-coat, Copperleaf, Fire-dragon
\nShort pale green catkins tinged with red; borne
\nin pairs or small clusters from the leaf axils.
\nA shrub with somewhat drooping green oblong
\nleaves with irregularly cut white margins.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n223 Vital continuity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nRich, abundant, persistent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcalypha wilkesiana<\/i> Muell. Arg.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJacobs-coat, Copperleaf, Fire-dragon<\/font><\/p>\n

Short soft pink catkins borne in small clusters<\/font><\/p>\n

from the leaf axils. A shrub with partly curled<\/font><\/p>\n

multicoloured leaves in shades of green, yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

green and pink with pink veins.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n224 Physical continuity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nProlongs and prolongs itself and never comes<\/font><\/p>\n

to an end.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcalypha hispida<\/i> Burm. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChenille plant, Red-hot cattail, Red cattail,<\/font><\/p>\n

Foxtail<\/font><\/p>\n

Very long soft dense pendant red or purple<\/font><\/p>\n

catkins borne singly from the leaf axils. A shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

with medium to large broad green leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n225 Material continuity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPowerful, enduring, solid.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nAcalypha godseffiana<\/font><\/i> hort. Sander ex Mast.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJacobs-coat, Copperleaf, Fire-dragon<\/font><\/p>\n

Long thin hard erect dull red catkins. A shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

having large russet leaves with pink patches.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-388<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n226 Endurance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGoing to the end of the effort without fatigue<\/font>
\nor relaxation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i>
\n<\/b>Jacq.
\n<\/b>Composkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
\nLarge usually double compositae flowers with
\nfirm spatulate ray florets in a wide range of
\ncolours; borne singly on sturdy stems. A long-
\nblooming garden annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: Endurance is the capacity of
\nbearing without depression.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n227 Courageous endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrong and energetic, never <\/b>complains.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Royal purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n228 Victorious endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt will endure till the end of the <\/b>battle.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Orange flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n229 Spontaneous endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNatural, effortless, smiling.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq.
\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
\nLight green flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n^O Joyful endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever happens, it keeps on smiling.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nZinnia elegans<\/font><\/i> <\/b>Jacq.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Bright coral pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n231 Ananda of endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo know how to bear and endure undoubtedly<\/font><\/p>\n

creates a strong and lasting joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Cream flower with a red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n232 Supramentalised endurance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe attitude is such that difficulties lose their<\/font><\/p>\n

power to harass.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Golden yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n233 Psychic endurance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt will smile at life whatever its difficulties may be.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n234 Mental endurance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe difficulty of the problems to be solved will<\/font><\/p>\n

never discourage it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n235 Endurance of the higher vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the circumstances, it never fails.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Pinkish mauve flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n236 Vital endurance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the obstacles, we shall always go<\/font><\/p>\n

forward!<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Violet red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n237 Physical endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nKnows neither fatigue nor<\/b> exhaustion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

Dark red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n238 Integral endurance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt will go on unfailingly till the end of its task.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nZinnia elegans<\/font><\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age<\/font><\/p>\n

White flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Endurance (226).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-389<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n239 Manifold endurance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the endurance needed, it is always there to do its duty. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon zinnia, Youth-and-old-age Variegated or multicoloured flower. Further description see Endurance (226). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n240 Detailed endurance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too small to be neglected; all
\ncircumstances are met with the same care. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia angustifolia<\/i> Kunrh.
\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall compositae flowers with eight rounded
\nray florets and a small yellow or orange central
\ndisc, in yellow, white or orange with a yellow
\nstripe near the centre; borne singly. A low erect
\nannual herb with linear leaves.  <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n241 Power of perfect endurance <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifests rarely, but is very precious. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrobilanthes kunthianus<\/i> T. Anders.
\nAcanthaceae
\nPersian shield   <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bluish violet campanulate flower with
\none side of the corolla slightly swollen from
\nthe base; set in dense broad bracted spikes.
\nA perennial herb or subshrub with numerous
\nerect quadrangular stems.  <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n242 Perseverance <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe decision to go to the very end. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalendula officinalis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRuddles, Common marigold, Scotch marigold, Pot marigold Medium-sized single or double compositae  flower with soft narrow delicately fringed petals  in yellow or orange and a dark brown central  disc. A popular garden annual.  Early comment: Perseverance is patience in  action. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n243 Detailed perseverance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne continues the work begun for as long as necessary. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWedelia<\/i> Jacq. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCreeping daisy, West Indian creeper  Small fully double bright yellow compositae  flowers; borne singly. A light scandent shrub  or low creeping perennial with serrate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n244 Patience<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all realisation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMimusops elengi<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSapotaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpanish cherry, Medlar, Tanjong tree  Small cream white strongly scented flower with  four pointed sepals overlaid with a ring of narrow  fringelike petals and an inner ring of petals that  form a central cone; borne in small compact  axillary clusters. A medium <\/b> to large spreading  evergreen tree.  Early comment: Patience is the capacity to wait  steadily for the realisation to come. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n245 Accomplishment <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAccomplishment is undoubtedly the fruit  of patience. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMimusops elengi<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSapotaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpanish cherry. Medlar, Tanjong tree  Small oval yellow orange fruit with a pointed tip;  the fruit of the Patience flower (244).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n246 Service <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo be at the service of the Divine is the surest
\nway to attain realisation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPeltophorum pterocarpum<\/i> (DC.) K. Heyne.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae) <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCopper pod, Rusty shield-bearer, Yellow
\nflamboyant, Yellow poinciana, Yellow flame
\nSmall fragrant yellow flower with five separated
\ndelicately crinkled petals and exserted stamens; the sepals and base of the flower are rust-
\ncoloured; borne in large terminal panicles.
\nA medium to large ornamental tree. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n247 Work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet us offer our work to the Divine \u2014 this is
\nthe sure way to progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcacia auriculiformis<\/i> Cunn. ex Benth.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae) <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlack wattle    Fragrant slender deep yellow catkins up to
\nten cm. long; borne in pairs from the leaf axils.
\nA small tree with coiled seed-pods and sickle-
\nshaped leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n248 Works of love <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best condition for work. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens wallerana<\/i> Hook. f. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPatience plant, Sultana, Zanzibar balsam,  Busy Lizzie  Small flat flower with a very narrow spur and  five broad irregular overlapping petals that often  have an iridescent sheen; in all shades except  blue and yellow, often variegated; borne singly or in axillary or terminal racemes. A succulent
\nperennial herb often used as a groundcover. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-390<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n249 Cheerfulness in work for the Divine <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWork for the Divine and you will feel an <\/font><\/p>\n

\nineffable joy filling your being. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoreopsis tinctoria<\/i> Nutt. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae  Tickweed <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall single or double compositae flower whose  ray florets may be yellow, maroon red or bicoloured in yellow with brown or maroon red; the buttonlike disc is brownish red, sometimes with  orange- or yellow-tipped florets; borne in loose terminal panicles. A floriferous garden annual  with very narrow leaves. Early names: Divine cheerfulness in work  (yellow, single or double); Aesthetic taste (crimson, single or double); Divine cheerfulness in aesthetic work (yellow with a crimson centre, single or double); Divine cheerfulness in artistic work (single red with yellow at the edges); Radiating divine cheerfulness in work (double
\nred with yellow). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n250 Disinterested work done for the Divine<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe surest way to progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum lily. Spider lily, Swamp lily   Large fragrant white salverform flower with six narrow or broad partly recurved lobes, a long narrow green tube and prominent reddish-purple stamens; borne in umbels on long scapes. A large bulbous plant with straplike leaves. Early comment: Disinterested work is <\/b> work done with no other motive than that of doing
\nas well as possible the Divine’s work. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n251 Disinterested work done for the Divine <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nin the vital
\nCalm and powerful, it reaches its goal. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum lily, Spider <\/b> lily    Very large white salverform flower with long tapering fleshy recurved petal-like lobes, whitish above and reddish purple beneath, and six long erect reddish purple stamens; borne in umbels on long scapes. A bulbous plant with straplike leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n252 Power aspiring to become an instrument <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nfor the divine work
\nPower, opening to a higher consciousness,
\nawakens to the need of being at the service of
\nthe Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPassiflora vitifolia<\/i> HBK.
\nPassifloraceae
\nPassion flower <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge bright red flower with five separated
\npointed petals and five petal-like sepals, a central
\ncorona of red filaments that surround a cluster
\nof white filaments and an elongated staminal
\ncolumn that ends in three red stigmas and five
\nyellow green anthers; borne singly from the leaf
\naxils. A moderately vigorous vine. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n253 Mahasaraswati’s perfection in work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs<\/b> not satisfied with makeshift. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRondeletia odorata<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright orange or<\/b> deep pink salverform flowers with a limb divided into six rounded lobes and a conspicuous yellow central ring;
\nborne in cymes. A small loosely branched shrub. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n254 Skill in work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMust be used consciously. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox Small salverform flowers with a narrow tube and a flattened limb divided into five broad slightly overlapping lobes; in white, pale yellow and shades of red, pink and purple; borne in dense terminal clusters. A long-flowering garden annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n255 Skill in psychic work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nListen silently to the command that comes from the Supreme Lord and you will have the capacity to carry it out. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox     Clear pink flowers with a white centre. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n256 Skill in mental work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo know how to observe in silence is the source of skilfulness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> <\/b> Hook.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox Yellow flowers. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n257 Emotional skill in work
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen work becomes attractive and is done
\nwith joy, how much better it is done. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox  White flowers with a mauve centre; a second form is mauve. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-391<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n258 Skill in vital work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe seat of all capacities and all skills, which have only to be disciplined in order to be realised. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox Flowers in shades of purple. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n259 Physical skill in work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSkilful hands, a clear vision, concentrated attention, tireless patience, and what one <\/b> does is done well. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarmine red flowers.   Further description see Skill in <\/b> work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n260 Skill in material work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSkilful hands, precise care, sustained attention, and one compels Matter to obey the Spirit. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond <\/b> phlox  Bright red flowers. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n261 Skill in integral work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll that is done is done well, whatever the
\nwork undertaken.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox  White flowers. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n262 Artistic work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll work at the service of beauty. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> <\/b> Hook.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox Very light pink flowers with indented petals. Further description see Skill in <\/b> work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n263 Radiating skill in work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen the instruments of work (hands, eyes etc.) become conscious and the attention is controlled, the capacity for work seems to be limitless. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii<\/i> Hook. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolemoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnual phlox, Drummond phlox. Star phlox Flowers with a central star and fringed petals, in white, pale yellow and shades of red, pink and purple. Further description see Skill in work (254). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n264 Order <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo put each thing in its place gives it its true value. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRandia speciosa<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFragrant corymbs of somewhat saucer-shaped cream white flowers changing to light yellow with age, each flower with a long erect style. A shrub or small tree. Another comment: An apparently insignificant thing takes on its full value when put in its true
\nplace. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n265 Organisation <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all good work.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. spp. Acanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall salverform flowers in a variety of colours
\nwith five rounded lobes, the upper two often
\n(but not always) overlapped to appear almost
\nas one lobe; borne in erect spikes. A small shrub
\nwith leaves often variegated or strongly coloured
\nin maroon to dark purple. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n266 Aspiration for organisation <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNeat and methodical, order at the expense of multiplicity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. <\/b> sp.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower with a reddish purple centre and a few reddish purple dots on the lower central lobe. A medium-sized shrub with narrow green lanceolate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Organisation (265). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n267 Organisation in the vital <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all realisation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower heavily overlaid with pink, streaked and spotted magenta with a magenta centre and corolla tube; the leaves are variegated and purple on the reverse. Further description see Organisation (265). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n268 Material organisation <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold and well-arranged in order to face
\ndifficulties. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\n"White flower speckled with purplish red dots and a purplish red centre. Further description see Organisation (265). <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-392<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n269 Integral organisation <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPreliminary necessity for transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.   Further description see Organisation (265). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n270 Organisation of details <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all lasting accomplishment. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae    White flower with a reddish purple centre and a few reddish purple dots extending outward into the lobes. Further description see Organisation (265). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n271 Result of harmonious organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMore effective than showy. An effective simplicity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum<\/i> Radlk. sp. Acanthaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower with reddish purple dots mostly
\ntowards the outer edge of the lobes, the lower
\ncentral lobe heavily dotted reddish purple with
\na large maroon centre and a long corolla tube.
\nA small herbaceous shrub with green ovate-
\nlanceolate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n272 Organised team-work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEach one in his place and all together. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAverrhoa carambola<\/i> L.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOxalidaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarambola tree, Starfruit   Tiny mildly fragrant rose purple flowers <\/b> with five acutely recurved petals edged in white; borne in short dense axillary and terminal
\npanicles. A small tree with edible fruit. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n273 Grouping <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for collective action. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nQerodendrum paniculatum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPagoda flower    Small reddish orange salverform flower with exserted stamens and five rounded lobes shaded light orange at the edges; borne in large erect rounded terminal panicles with reddish orange stems. A small to medium-sized shrub with
\nlarge stiff cordate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n274 Perfect planning of work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCm only be obtained with the consciousness of the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nQerodendrum inerme<\/i> (L.) <\/b> Gaertn.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian privet  Small white salverform flower with a very thin corolla tube, five rounded separated lobes and conspicuous pinkish purple exserted stamens; borne singly or in clusters of two or three from
\nthe leaf axils. A shrub with bright green oval
\nleaves, usually grown as a hedge. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n275 Help <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nYou bring help to him who knows how to use you. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCymbopogon citratus<\/i> (DC. ex Nees.) Stapf. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGramineae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLemon grass   Tall multi-branched inflorescence bearing
\nclusters of dense greenish purple brushlike
\nspikelets. An aromatic oil-yielding grass. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n276 Collaboration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlways ready to help and knows how to do it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus caryophyllus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaryophyllaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarnation, Clove pink   Medium-sized fully double flowers with soft fringed petals and a sweet clovelike fragrance; in white and shades of purple, pink, red, yellow and apricot orange; borne in clusters of two to five flowers on long stems. A popular garden perennial. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n277 Obedience <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo learn to obey is good; to obey only the
\nDivine is better.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus chinensis<\/i> L.
\nCaryophyllaceae
\nRainbow pink <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall single mildly fragrant rotate flowers with
\nfour to six broad slightly overlapping petals that
\nhave smooth or cut-and-fringed edges and are
\n, gathered at the base into a strong tubular green
\ncalyx; in white and shades of pink and red,
\nsometimes variegated; borne in branching few-
\nflowered clusters. An annual, biennial or short-
\nlived perennial garden plant. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n278 Detailed obedience <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe obedience to the Divine Will ought to be total. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus barbdtus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaryophyllaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweet William    Small single slightly fragrant rotate flowers with
\nfringed petals in white and shades of red, purple
\nand pink, often variegated; borne in dense
\ncorymbs. A favourite garden annual, biennial
\nor short-lived perennial. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-393<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n279 Perfect obedience <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWithout hesitation or reserve, in every domain, joyous obedience to the divine command. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus chinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaryophyllaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRainbow pink   Several colours, double flower. Further description see <\/b> Obedience (277). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n280 Cheerful endeavour<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe joy that one finds in the effort towards the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nArctotis venusta<\/font><\/i> <\/b> Norl.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue-eyed African daisy   Medium-sized compositae flower with white ray florets and a centre of intense purplish blue disc florets; borne singly on long scapes. A perennial with white woolly leaves; usually grown as an annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n281 Thirst to understand<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery useful for transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrossostephium artemisioides<\/i> Less. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese lavender   Small rounded heads of tiny dusty <\/b> yellow compositae flowers in terminal racemes. A low perennial herb with silvery grey <\/b>leaves.<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n282 Thirst to learn<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the qualities that facilitate integral
\nprogress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea lobata<\/i> (Cerv.) Thell. [Mina lobata
\n<\/i>(Cerv.)] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae
\nSpanish flag  <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall slightly curved tubular bright red flower
\nthat fades to yellow with age, with prominently
\nexserted stamens; borne in many-flowered onesided axillary racemes. A light annual vine with
\nlobed leaves.  <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n283 Progress <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is why we are <\/b> on <\/b> earth.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. <\/b> Don.<\/b> [Vincarosea<\/i> L] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne  jasmine, Rose periwinkle Small to medium-sized salverform flowers with a very narrow green corolla tube and limb divided into five separated spatulate lobes; in white and shades of pink and red, often with a contrasting eye; borne singly in the leaf axils. A long-blooming perennial herb. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n284 Uninterrupted but spasmodic progress<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNow here, now there, apparently very impulsive. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) <\/b> G. <\/b>
\nDon.<\/b> [Vinca <\/b>rosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle. Old maid, Cayenne jasmine. Rose periwinkle Light rose violet flower streaked with white. Further description see Progress (283). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n285 Vital progress <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOrganisation around the Divine Will and
\nprogressive surrender to that Will.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. Don. [Vinca rosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne  jasmine, Rose periwinkle Light rose violet flower. Further description see Progress (283). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n286 Integral progress in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital consents to be purified. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. Don. [Vincarosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne jasmine, Rose periwinkle White flower with a violet centre. Further description see Progress (283). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n287 Constant progress in Matter<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe result of an ardent aspiration. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. Don. [Vinca rosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne jasmine, Rose periwinkle Flower colour not verified, probably light pink with a red centre. Further description see Progress (283).<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n288 Integral progress in Matter <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMatter awakens to consciousness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. Don. Ocellatus <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGroup [Vinca rosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne jasmine, Rose periwinkle White flower with a red centre. Further description see Progress (283). <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-394<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n289 Integral progress<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be satisfied by integrality. The best way to go fast. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus<\/i> (L.) G. Don. ‘Albus’ [Vinca<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nrosea<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae     Madagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Cayenne  jasmine, Rose periwinkle White flower. Further description see Progress (283). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nChapter 6 <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBases of Spiritual Life <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n290 Simple sincerity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe beginning of all progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAster amellus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nItalian aster    Small single compositae flower with narrow white ray florets and a centre of tiny yellow disc florets; borne in corymbs. An attractive perennial herb. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n291 Emotional sincerity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes not try to falsify the emotions. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAster amellus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nItalian aster   Lavender pink flower.   Further description see Simple sincerity (290). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n292 Sincerity in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe sure way to realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAster amellus<\/i> L.
\nCompositae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nItalian aster <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLavender blue flower.   Further description see Simple sincerity (290). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n293 Transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only come as a result of perfect sincerity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster   \\Medium-sized slightly scented semidouble to double compositae flowers with a yellow central disc and numerous narrow ray florets creating a soft pom-pom effect; in white, pale yellow and shades of blue, purple, pink and red; borne singly. A compact bushy annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n294 Psychic transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifests fully only when the psychic is perfectly developed. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster   Semidouble pink flower. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n295 Supramentalised psychic activity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLuminous, manifold, balanced, it meets all needs. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDouble pink flower.  Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n296 Transparency of the emotional vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAt once the condition and the result of the
\nabolition of the ego.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster   Semidouble very light lavender flower. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n297 Vital transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for conversion. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster   Semidouble deep mauve to violet flowers. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n298 Supramentalised vital transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the results of conversion. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster    Double violet flower. Further description see Transparency (293).
\n
\n <\/font><\/p>\n

\n299 Transparency in the physical<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe physical is preparing itself to be transformed. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster  Semidouble red flower. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n300 Integral transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is the result of goodwill and perfect sincerity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster  Double white flower. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

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\n

\n301 Illumined transparency<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn effect of the Divine Grace. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistephus chinensis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina aster   Semidouble white flower. Further description see Transparency (293). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n302 Purity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTrue purity has a lovely fragrance. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasminum<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine, Jessamine All varieties of small single white salverform flowers with a slender tube and four to nine pointed or rounded lobes; the flowers are typically highly fragrant; borne in terminal or axillary cymes. Shrubs or vines. Early comment: Purity: To accept <\/b> no other influence but only the influence of the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n303 Psychic purity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe condition natural to the psychic. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasminum<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine, Jessamine Semidouble white flowers. Further description see Purity (302). Early name: Perfect purity <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n304 Integral purity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being is <\/b> purified of the ego. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasminum sambac<\/i> (L.) Ait. ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine, Jessamine  Intensely fragrant fully double white roselike
\nflower.
\nFurther description see Purity (302). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n305 Divine purity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is happy just to be, in all simplicity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippobroma longiflora<\/i> (L.) G. Don. [Isotoma.<\/i>
\nlongiflora<\/i> (L.) K. Presl.; Laurentia longiflora<\/i> (L.) EndL] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLobeliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized pure white star-shaped salverform flower with a long slender corolla tube. A low perennial herb with poisonous milky sap and sharply dentate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n306 Purity arising from perfect, consecration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIf one lives only for the Divine and by the Divine,
\nthe result is perfect purity.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLilium candidum<\/i> L.
\nLiliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadonna lily, <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite lily   Large fragrant waxy pearl white trumpet-shaped
\nflower with gently recurved segments and
\nprominent golden anthers; borne on tall many-
\nflowered racemes. A bulbous perennial herb
\nwith lanceolate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n307 Power of purity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPurity is the best of <\/b> powers.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvallaria majalis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLily of the valley    Small fragrant waxy white nodding campanulate flowers borne in one-sided terminal racemes. A low perennial rhizomatous herb that forms <\/font><\/p>\n

\ndense masses.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n308 Radiating purity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt charms and fascinates. It makes Nature fragrant. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGardenia augusta<\/i> (L.) Merrill. [G. jasminoides<\/i> Ellis.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine, Cape jessamine  Medium to large highly fragrant single white salverform flower with a prominent yellow pistil and a long narrow corolla tube divided into six broad rounded petal-like lobes; borne singly among the leaves. A medium to large shrub with attractive glossy foliage. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n309 Perfect radiating purity <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing escapes its action. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGardenia augusta<\/i> (L.) Merrill. [G. jasminoides<\/i> Ellis.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine, Cape jessamine    Medium to large highly fragrant double white salverform flower with curling irregularly shaped petal-like lobes that radiate horizontally from the sturdy corolla tube; borne singly among the leaves. A medium to large shrub with attractive glossy foliage. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n310 Purity in action<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhen action is initiated by the Divine Will, it is pure. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nStemmadenia litoralis<\/i> (HBK) Allorge. [S.<\/i>
\ngalleottiana<\/i> (Rich.) Miers.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized delicate fragrant white salverform flower with five rounded overlapping lobes that form a pinwheel and a narrow yellow throat; borne in erect few-flowered clusters above the leaves. A small attractive flowering tree. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-396<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n311 Collective purity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA very precious achievement, but difficult to obtain. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nViburnum plicatum<\/i> Thunb. forma plicatum<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaprifoliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJapanese snowball   Very large compact globose clusters of small white five-petalled rotate flowers. A medium-sized shrub with spreading branches. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n312 Spring purity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe charm and freshness of youth. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrataegus<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHawthorn, Thorn, Thorn apple   Small white saucer-shaped flowers with five rounded petals; borne in dense clusters. Mostly thorny, very attractive ornamental shrubs or small trees growing in temperate climates. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n313 Integral simplicity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe simplicity that comes from perfect sincerity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVittadinia cuneata<\/i> DC. [V. australis<\/i> hort.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae
\nCreeping daisy <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall compositae flower with a double row of
\nnumerous narrow rounded white ray florets and
\na buttonlike centre of yellow disc forets; borne
\nsingly on thin stems. A small floriferous
\nperennial herb or subshrub. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n314 Beauty in collective simplicity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n^ach element plays its part in the whole.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n^rnithogalum umbellatum<\/i> L.
\n^iliaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStar of Bethlehem, Nap at noon, Summer snowflake Small white star-shaped flowers with six<\/b> pointed petals; borne in compact many-flowered racemes. A small bulbous plant with narrow leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n315 Humility <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAdorable in its simplicity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgrostis nebulosa<\/i> Boiss. & Reut. [Sporobolus<\/i>
\ncapillaris<\/i> Arn.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGramineae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDropseed <\/font><\/p>\n

\nErect airy panicles of branching spikelets bearing minute flowers that open pale greenish white and change to maroon as they mature. An annual grass. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n316 Modesty <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIs satisfied with its charm and does not attract attention. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nViola odorata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nViolaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweet violet, Garden violet, English violet Small nodding very fragrant deep violet flower with five irregular petals, the lower petal with a short spur; borne singly on thin stems, often among the leaves. A popular small perennial herb. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n317 Correct self-estimation <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSimple and modest, does not try to put itself forward. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasminum humile<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nItalian yellow jasmine Small fragrant yellow salverform flower with five rounded petals; borne in sparse umbellate clusters. A scandent shrub or loose vine with
\ncompound leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n318 Equanimity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nImmutable peace and calm. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIberis<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCruciferae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCandytuft   Small very dense rounded heads of tiny irregular four-petalled flowers; in white and shades of pink, purple and red. A floriferous low bushy annual or perennial herb. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n319 Peace <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo want what You want always and in every circumstance is the only way to enjoy an unshakable peace. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCurcuma zedoaria<\/i> (Christm.) Roscoe. [C pallida<\/i> Lour.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZedoary    Small yellow tubular flowers set in larger greenish pink bracts on a long sturdy spike. A large tuberous perennial with green leaves that have a chocolate brown midrib. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n320 Joy of integral peace <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCalm and tranquil, an unfailing smile. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrinum lily. Spider lily Large fragrant white lilylike flower with a long narrow green tube and six widely separated slightly recurved petal-like lobes, each with a light pink band down the centre; borne in umbels on long sturdy scapes; flowers open after dark and are closed and drooping by morning. A large bulb with straplike leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-397<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n321 Silence<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe ideal condition for progress. Rich, profound,
\nmultiple. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPassiflora<\/i> L. incarnata Xcincinnata<\/i> ‘Incense’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPassifloraceae
\nPassion flower <\/font><\/p>\n

\nStriking royal purple intensely fragrant medium-
\nsized flower composed of two rings of numerous
\nfilaments banded with white towards the rose
\npink centre; the three prominent styles and five
\nanthers arise from the centre on a short staminal
\ncolumn; borne singly or in pairs from the leaf
\naxils. A robust perennial vine with deeply cut
\nthree-lobed leaves. Early comment: Silence is the condition of the being when it listens to the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n322 Integral silence <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe source of true force. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPassiflora foetida<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPassifloraceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRunning pop, Love-in-a-mist, Wild water lemon Small delicate white flower backed by three viscid hairy green bracts and filled with numerous curled filaments; the pale green anthers and styles arise from a short staminal column; borne singly or in pairs from the leaf axils. A small perennial wayside vine with densely hairy stems and soft downy leaves that are shallowly three-lobed. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n323 Expressive silence <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCertain silences are revealing and more expressive than words. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLinaria maroccana<\/i> Hook. f. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nToadflax, Spurred snapdragon
\nSmall bilabiate flowers with a short pointed spur,
\nan erect upper lip that is shallowly divided into
\ntwo rounded lobes and a lower lip that is
\ncrimped, then spreading and slightly scalloped
\nand ruffled; in shades of blue, pink, purple and
\ngold; borne in erect terminal racemes. A slender-
\nstemmed annual herb with narrow linear leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n324 Gratitude <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is you who open all the closed doors and allow the saving Grace to enter. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea carnea<\/i> Jacq. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge white to pale pink extremely sheer funnelform flower with a lavender pink throat; borne singly; flowers close rapidly towards mid-
\nday. A straggling shrub that blooms profusely
\nmost of the year. Early comment: Gratitude: A loving recognition
\nof the grace received from the Divine. A humble
\nrecognition of all that the Divine has done and
\nis doing for you. The spontaneous feeling of
\nobligation to the Divine, which makes you do
\nyour best to become less unworthy of what the’
\nDivine is doing for you. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n325 Detailed gratitude <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe gratitude that awakens in us all the details of the Divine Grace. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMerremia quinquefolia<\/i> (L.) Hallier. f. Convolvulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white funnelform flower with a limb that emerges from a light green calyx and has a recurved edge; borne in axillary cymes; the buds and flower stalks are covered with bristly hairs. A rampant perennial vine with palmate leaves and clusters of dry seed capsules that
\nresemble miniature wooden roses. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n326 Mental gratitude <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe gratefulness of the mind for what makes
\nit progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMerremia tuberosa<\/i> (L.) Rendle.
\nConvolvulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWood rose, Yellow morning glory, Spanish
\nwoodbine, Hawaiian wood rose
\nMedium-sized golden yellow funnelform flower
\nwith the corolla tube completely enclosed by
\nenlarged sepals; borne in few-flowered clusters
\nfrom the leaf axils but blooms one at a time.
\nA vigorous woody vine that has palmate leaves
\nwith seven deeply cut lobes and dried seed
\ncapsules that resemble carved wooden roses. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n327 Integral gratitude <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being offers itself to the Lord with absolute trust. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOperculina turpethum<\/i> (L.) Silva Manso. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWooden rose <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge white funnelform flower with five shallow irregularly rounded lobes, a light greenish yellow throat and a corolla tube enclosed in light green enlarged sepals; borne singly or in few-flowered cymes from the leaf axils. A rampant vine with attractive seed capsules (thinner and more translucent than those of Mental gratitude) whose significance is Call of the Divine Grace (12). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n328 Happy heart <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSmiling, peaceful, radiant, without a shadow. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRavenia spectabilis<\/i> Engl. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRutaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright rose pink solitary salverform flower
\nwith five rounded somewhat fleshy lobes, two
\nmuch shorter than the others, and a short corolla
\ntube. A picturesque almost glabrous evergreen
\nshrub with glossy three-lobed leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-398<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n329 Cheerfulness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA joyful smile of Nature. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGaillardia pulchella vss.picta<\/i> (Sweet) A. Gray. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian blanket, Blanket flower, Fire-wheels Medium-sized single compositae flower with flat three-lobed ray florets which are orange red tipped with yellow, slightly recurved when fully open and encircle the convex central disc. A commonly cultivated garden annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n330 Mental cheerfulness<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt knows how to enjoy everything. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGaillardia pulchella vai.picta<\/i> (Sweet) A. Gray. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian blanket, Blanket flower, Fire-wheels Yellow flower. Further description see Cheerfulness (329). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n331 Optimism <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMore helpful than its opposite. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nErysimum cheiri<\/i> (L.) [Cheiranthus cheiri<\/i> L.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCruciferae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWallflower, English wallflower C 11 r-<\/i> 
\nsmall<\/i> very fragrant yellow to orange four-petalled
\nflower; borne in long racemes. An erect popular
\nperennial. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n332 Joy’s call<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is modest and rarely makes itself heard.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCampanula medium<\/i> L.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCampanulaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanterbury bells, Cup and saucer
\nMedium-sized blue campanulate flowers in
\nopen racemes. A hairy biennial herb with
\nrosette leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n333 Without grief <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe contemplation that leads you beyond suffering. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSaraca indica<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae) Asoka, Sorrowless tree <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge compact panicles of small mildly fragrant orange and pale orange four-lobed salverform flowers with elongated crimson stamens. A small ornamental tree with translucent pinkish tan new leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n334 Gentleness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways gracious and loves to please. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLathyrus odoratus<\/i> L. Leguminosae.(subfamily Papilionoideae) <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweet pea <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall sweetly fragrant papilionaceous flowers
\nwith a broad erect upper petal and two lower
\npetals that enfold a curved "beak"; in white and
\nmany shades of pink, red, salmon and lavender; borne in few-flowered clusters from the leaf axils.
\nA delicate annual climber.
\nEarly name: Kindness <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n335 Vital gentleness <\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)
\nLathyrus odoratus<\/i> L.
\nLeguminosae
\nSweet pea
\nMauve
\n<\/b>flower.<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nFurther description see Gentleness (334). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n336 Sweetness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAdds its smiling touch to life without making a fuss. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMomordica charantia<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCucurbitaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsam pear, Bitter gourd, Bitter cucumber Small slightly fragrant light yellow saucer-shaped flower with five soft rounded petals and a tiny centre of light orange anthers; borne singly from the leaf axils. An annual vine with deeply lobed leaves and warty edible fruit. Early name: Gentle mind <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n337 Goodwill <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nModest in appearance, does not make a show but is always ready to be useful. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLobularia maritima<\/i> (L.) Desv. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCruciferae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweet Alison, Sweet alyssum   Small rounded compact heads of mildly fragrant tiny white four-petalled flowers. A long-blooming perennial herb with linear leaves, usually grown as a low compact annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n338 Courageous goodwill <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFears neither inclemency nor cold, is solid and resistant. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIlex L.<\/i> Aquifoliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHolly <\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrubs <\/b> or trees with tiny white rotate flowers borne singly or in axillary cymes, shiny red berries and stiff glossy evergreen, often toothed or spiny leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-399<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n339 Benevolence <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMakes life fragrant without attracting attention. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nReseda odorata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nResedaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMignonette, Sweet reseda  Small heads of tiny very fragrant yellowish white or greenish yellow flowers with six sepals, six petals and prominent orange anthers; borne in dense erect racemes. A branching spreading annual. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n340 Good temper <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment) <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLinum grandiflorum<\/i> <\/b> Desf.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLinaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlowering flax  Small to medium-sized dainty cup-shaped bright crimson flower with delicately fringed petals and a tufted centre; the petals are two to three times <\/font><\/p>\n

\nas long as the pointed ovate sepals which have a conspicuous mid-vein; borne in erect terminal racemes. A prolific graceful annual with narrow linear needlelike leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n341 Balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEach seeks his own balance in order to stabilise himself. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia    Tiny waxy flowers in white and shades of pink, red and yellow with two prominent petals and yellow anthers and stigmas; borne in delicately balanced cymes. A succulent perennial herb often with beautifully coloured leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n342 Perfect balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the most important conditions of a growing peace. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia   Medium-sized single or double flowers in white and shades of pink, red and yellow with two or more prominent petals and yellow anthers and stigmas; borne in delicately balanced cymes. .A succulent perennial herb often with beautifully coloured leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n343 Psychic balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nUnder the psychic influence all activity becomes balanced. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. <\/b> spp.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia    Small pink flowers. Further description see Balance (341). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n344 Perfect psychic balance <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOn the way to transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia    Medium-sized pink flowers, single or double. Further description see Perfect balance (342). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n345 Mental balance <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMind governed by reason. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia    Small yellow flowers. Further description see Balance (341). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n346 Perfect mental balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for facing the difficulties of life. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia   Medium-sized yellow flowers, single or double. Further description see Perfect balance (342). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n347 Integral balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt multiplies itself so as not to be static. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white flowers. Further description see Balance (341). ^ <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n348 Perfect integral balance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne is ready for transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegoniaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBegonia   Medium-sized white flowers, single or double. Further description see Perfect balance (342). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n349 Balanced use of integral power <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn truth, power can only become integral when
\nit is used in a balanced way. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa<\/i> (Lodd.) Hiern.
\nGesneriaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ gloxinia. Gloxinia, Brazilian gloxinia,
\nViolet slipper gloxinia Showy medium-sized single white velvety bell-
\nshaped flower with a spreading limb divided
\ninto five to twelve lobes with ruffled edges; borne singly or in small clusters on long stems. A low tuberous perennial herb with broad
\npubescent leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-400<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n350 Harmony <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLet us work for the day when this will become both the means and the end. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntigonon<\/i> Endl. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral vine, Confederate vine, Mexican creeper,  Chain of love Tiny delicate lantern-shaped white, pink, deep pink and bicoloured pink and white flowers in small racemes forming long trailing sprays. A dense fast growing vine with heavily veined lanceolate or ovate-cordate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n351 Harmony in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo harmonise the vital is a psychological masterpiece. Happy is he who accomplishes it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntigonon leptopus<\/i> Hook. & Arn. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral vine, Confederate vine, Mexican creeper, Chain of love  Bright pink flowers. Further description see Harmony (350). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n352 Harmony in the material vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNo disputes, no quarrels – the sweetness of a life without clashes. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntigonon leptopus<\/i> <\/b> Hook.<\/b> & Arn. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral vine, Confederate vine, Mexican creeper, Chain of love ^
\ndeep pink flowers. Further description see Harmony (350). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n353 Integral harmony<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHarmony between things, harmony between  persons, harmony of circumstances and, above all, harmony of aspirations \u2014 all leading towards the Supreme Truth. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntigonon leptopus<\/i> Hook. & Arn. Album’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.   Further description see Harmony (350). Early name: Purified love in the vital <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n354 Collective harmony <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCollective harmony is the work undertaken by the Divine Consciousness; it alone has the power to realise it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHydrangea<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHydrangaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHydrangea Large dense rounded heads of small flat four- or five-petalled flowers in white, pink, lavender, purple, red and blue. An erect rounded deciduous or evergreen shrub; rarely a climber. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n355 Conciliation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLikes smooth contacts. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSesamum indicum<\/i> L. Pedaliaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSesame, <\/b> Gingelly <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white finely pubescent tubular flower with five shallow irregular lobes and a very light pink centre; borne singly in the leaf axils. An erect annual herb with softly pubescent ovate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n356 Charity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSimple and sweet, attentive to the needs of all. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelina.<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelinaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDayflower   Small clear sky blue flower with two prominent
\nclawed slightly ruffled opposite winglike petals,
\na third petal that is tiny and inconspicuous and
\nfour bright yellow anthers; borne singly from
\na folded green bract. An annual or perennial
\nsucculent herb often used as a groundcover. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n357 Generosity <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGives and gives itself without bargaining. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens bahamina<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam. Rose balsam   Small to medium-sized single or<\/b> double flowers with irregular wavy petals and a long thin spur, often in camellia or roselike forms; in shades of red, pink, purple and white, often variegated; borne singly in the leaf axils on very thin stalks.
\nA bushy garden annual with succulent stems and
\nserrate leaves. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n358 Psychic generosity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGives for the joy of giving. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens bahamina<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam. Rose balsam Pink flower. Further description see Generosity (357). <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n359 Generosity in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGives itself unstintingly. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens balsamina<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam, Rose balsam Single rose purple flower. Further description see Generosity (357). <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-401<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n360 Perfect generosity in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens balsamina<\/i> L.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam, Rose balsam<\/font>
\nDouble rose purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Generosity (357).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n361 Psycho-physical generosity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGenerosity of thought and act.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens balsamina<\/i> L.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam, Rose balsam<\/font><\/p>\n

Bicoloured pink and red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Generosity (357).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n362 Generosity in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLoves abundance and loves to give it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens balsamina<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam. Rose balsam<\/font><\/p>\n

Red flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Generosity (357).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n363 Manifold generosity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll in Nature is spontaneously generous.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens balsamina<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalsaminaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGarden balsam, Rose balsam<\/font><\/p>\n

All bicoloured flowers except pink and red.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Generosity (357).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n364 Faithfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWe can count on You; You never fail us when<\/font><\/p>\n

\nwe need You.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nQuisqualis indica<\/i> L.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCombretaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRangoon creeper<\/font>
\nMedium-sized fragrant flower with five
\nseparated petals and a long thin green tube; borne in densependulous clusters;
\nflowers open white, turn pink and finally red with all colours appearing in the
\nclusters at the same time. A rampant vine with soft light green pubescent
\nleaves. Early comment: Faithfulness: To admit and to manifest no other movements
\nbut only the movements prompted and guided by the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n365 Incorruptible faithfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing can turn you from the duty <\/b>
\nyou have<\/font><\/p>\n

\nchosen.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarlina acaulis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStemless carline <\/b>thistle<\/font><\/p>\n

Large solitary everlasting white <\/b> or
\nreddish<\/font> 
\ncompositae flower with a broad centre of
\nsoft<\/font> 
\nbrushlike disc florets surrounded by a
\nsingle <\/font><\/p>\n

 row of narrow silky ray florets. A low
\nperennial <\/font><\/p>\n

 herb with rosette leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n366 Peace of integral faithfulness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBe faithful to the Divine and you <\/b>
\nwill enjoy<\/font><\/p>\n

\nconstant peace.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortlandia grandiflora<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge fragrant waxy pure white
\ntrumpet-shaped<\/font> 
\nflower with a limb divided into seven
\npointed<\/font> 
\nlobes; borne singly. A glossy-leaved
\nevergreen <\/font><\/p>\n

 shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n367 Joy of integral faithfulness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThat bond of love which makes all
\nfaithfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

\nso easy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortlandia. grandiflora<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower finely edged with pink. Further
\ndescription see Peace of integral faithfulness (366).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n368 Belief<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSimple and candid, does
\n<\/b>not question.
\n<\/b>Clerodendrum<\/i> L. sp.
\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall cream white salverform flower with a
\nlong slender curving corolla tube and the limb divided into five lobes; the waxy
\nstar-shaped calyces change from green to maroon red; borne in large erect
\nterminal panicles. A tall narrow shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n369 Aspiration for the right attitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEnergetic, willing, determined.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum Xspeciosum<\/i> <\/b>Dombr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJava glory bean. Pagoda flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Small purplish red salver form flower with
\nlong<\/font><\/p>\n

exserted bright red stamens and a limb
\ndivided<\/font><\/p>\n

into five irregular lobes that protrude from
\nthe<\/font> 
\nend of a green bell-shaped calyx; borne in
\naxillary<\/font> 
\ncymes. A light twining shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n370 Aspiration for the right attitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEnergetic, willing, determined.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum thomsoniae<\/i> Balf. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBag flower, Bleeding heart vine<\/font> 
\nSmall deep red salver form  flower with
\nlong<\/font>
\nexserted stamens and a limb divided into
\nfive<\/font>
\nirregular lobes that protrude from the end
\nof<\/font><\/p>\n

a milk white bell-shaped calyx; borne in
\naxillary<\/font><\/p>\n

cymes. A light twining shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-402<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n371 Right attitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSimple and open, without complications.
\nClerodendrum speciosissimum<\/i> Van Geert ex
\n<\/b>Morr.
\n<\/b>Verbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright orange one-sided salverform
\nflower with five irregular lobes spread fanlike above the exserted stamens;
\nborne in short loose terminal panicles with secondary stems arising in opposite
\npairs from the four-sided main stem. An erect shrub with heavily pubescent
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n372 Right attitude established<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThere is a moment when the right
\n<\/b>attitude
\n<\/b>comes spontaneously and effortlessly.
\nClerodendrum splendens G.<\/i> Don.
\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall red orange salverform flower with
\nexserted stamens and five rounded petal-like lobes, the upper three angled
\nobliquely back from the thin corolla tube; borne in dense cymes. A twining shrub
\nwith dense foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n373 Enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTrue enthusiasm is full of a peaceful <\/b>
\nendurance.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large scented single or double<\/font> 
\nsalverform flowers with a narrow hairy tube<\/font> 
\nand a broad soft often velvety limb, usually
\nwith<\/font> 
\na slightly scalloped edge; in most shades
\nexcept<\/font> 
\norange; borne singly from the leaf axils. A<\/font> 
\nfloriferous annual herb with viscid flowers, <\/b>
\nstems<\/font><\/p>\n

and leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n374 Cheerful enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best way of facing <\/b>life. Joy
\nunites with<\/font><\/p>\n

enthusiasm in action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> <\/b>hort.
\nVilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nAll double flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n375 Enthusiasm in action<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll actions are <\/b> done with energy and
\nardour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nAll single bicoloured flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n376 Cheerful enthusiasm in action<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAction will become joyfully <\/b>
\nenthusiastic when<\/font><\/p>\n

it is governed by the Supermind.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nAll double bicoloured flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see <\/b> Enthusiasm
\n(373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n377 Psychic enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA state that only the Divine can awaken.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nSingle light pink flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n378 Cheerful psychic enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn assurance of success in spite of
\nobstacles.
\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.
\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nDouble light pink flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n379 Enthusiasm in the higher vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital being takes a lively interest in
\nwhat<\/font><\/p>\n

\nit does.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nSingle pale lavender blue flower with deeper<\/font> 
\nveins of the same colour.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n380 Cheerful enthusiasm in the higher
\nvital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of perfect surrender to the
\nDivine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nDouble pale lavender blue flower with deeper<\/font> 
\nveins of the same colour.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n381 Vital enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCare must be taken that it be in the right<\/font><\/p>\n

direction.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nSingle pinkish mauve flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n382 Cheerful vital enthusiasm<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nVery precious if it persists in spite
\n<\/b>of difficulties.
\n<\/b>Petunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.
\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nDouble pinkish mauve flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-403<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n383 Enthusiasm in the most material vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNeeded to face the difficulties of life <\/b>
\nsuccessfully.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nSingle velvety rich deep purple flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n384 Cheerful enthusiasm in the mostmaterial vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe most material vital will find its joy in<\/font><\/p>\n

enthusiastic action when it is governed by<\/font><\/p>\n

the Supermind.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nDouble velvety rich deep purple flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n385 Physical enthusiasm<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe body takes a lively interest in life <\/b>
\nand action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nSingle red flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n386 Cheerful physical enthusiasm<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being lives only to serve <\/b>
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nDouble red flower. Further description see
\nEnthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n387 Integral enthusiasm<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being does whatever it does with<\/font><\/p>\n

ardour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> <\/b> hort.
\nVilm.-Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>  
\nSingle white flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n388 Cheerful integral enthusiasm<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo ardour is added the joy of doing things
\nwell.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia Xhybrida<\/i> hort. Vilm.-Andr..<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetunia<\/font>   
\nDouble white flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Enthusiasm (373).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n389 Life energy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPowerful and manifold, meets all needs.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendranthema Xgrandiflorum<\/i> <\/b>
\nKitam.<\/font><\/p>\n

[Chrysanthemum Xmorifolium<\/i> Ramat.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nComposkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ chrysanthemum<\/font> 
\nMedium to large double compositae flowers <\/b>
\nin<\/font> 
\na variety of forms with variously shaped ray<\/font><\/p>\n

florets; in white and shades of yellow,
\nbronze,<\/font> 
\npink, red and mauve; borne singly or in
\nloose<\/font> 
\ncorymbs. A bushy perennial with aromatic
\nleaves<\/font><\/p>\n

and flowers.Assumed to be a hybrid involving<\/font><\/p>\n

several species, probably of Chinese origin.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n390 Purified dynamic life energy
\n<\/b>Superb, indomitable, all-powerful in
\n<\/b>its purity.
\n<\/b>Dendranthema Xgrandiflorum<\/i> Kitam. [Chrysanthemum Xmorifolium<\/i> Ramat.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ chrysanthemum<\/font><\/p>\n

 White flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Life energy (389).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n391 Supramentalised life energy<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifold and <\/b> supple, it has an
\nimmortal<\/font><\/p>\n

resistance.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendranthema Xgrandiflorum<\/i> Kitam.<\/font><\/p>\n

[Chrysanthemum Xmorifolium<\/i> Ramat.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ chrysanthemum<\/font><\/p>\n

Orange yellow flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Life energy (389).<\/font> 
\nEarly name: Supramentalised life energy in<\/font> 
\nthe physical<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n392 Life energy in the vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSupple and resistant, it is tireless.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendranthema Xgrandiflorum<\/i> Kitam.<\/font><\/p>\n

[Chrysanthemum Xmorifolium<\/i> <\/b>
\nRamat.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ chrysanthemum<\/font> 
\nLight mauve flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Life energy (389).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n393 Life energy in the material<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendranthema Xgrandiflorum<\/i> Kitam.<\/font><\/p>\n

[Chrysanthemum Xmorifolium<\/i> <\/b>
\nRamat.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlorists’ chrysanthemum<\/font> 
\nGolden red flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Life energy (389).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n394 Specialised detailed energy<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too small <\/b> to merit its
\nattention.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChrysanthemum<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChrysanthemum<\/font>   
\nSmall mainly single compositae flowers in<\/font> 
\nwhite and shades of pink, yellow, bronze <\/b>
\nand<\/font><\/p>\n

red; borne singly or in corymbs in great<\/font> 
\nprofusion. A perennial herb or subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-404<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n395 Organised material energy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nClustered, compact and methodical, it is<\/font><\/p>\n

powerful through its organisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSchefflera actinophylla<\/i> (Endl.)
\nHarms. [Brassaia<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

actinophylla<\/i> Endl.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraliaceae<\/font>    <\/p>\n

\nAustralian ivy-palm, Octopus tree,
\nQueensland<\/font><\/p>\n

umbrella tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny round dull red flowers in tight
\nball-like<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters studding long stalks which rise
\nlike<\/font><\/p>\n

a fountain spray above the leaves. An
\nevergreen<\/font><\/p>\n

tree with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n396 Energy turned towards the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe power of realisation offers itself in
\nservice<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLawsonia inermis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMignonette tree, Henna<\/font><\/p>\n

Intensely fragrant tiny cream yellow <\/b>
\nor red<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with four pairs of slightly exserted<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens; borne in dense terminal panicles.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large shrub to small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n397 Plasticity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways ready for the necessary progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes<\/i> L. spp.<\/font> 
\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMarigold
\nMedium to large compact double compositae flowers with convoluted petals, in
\ncream white and shades of yellow, orange and rust; borne singly or in
\nfew-flowered clusters. An annual or perennial herb with strongly aromatic
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n398 Mental plasticity<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for true knowledge.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes erecta<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican marigold, Aztec marigold. Big
\nmarigold<\/font> 
\nYellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further <\/b> description see Plasticity
\n(397).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n399 Energy of a plastic mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDoes not draw back from any effort to
\nprogress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes erecta<\/i> L. ‘Spun Yellow’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican marigold, Aztec marigold, Big
\nmarigold<\/font> 
\nBright yellow flower with finely frilled
\nincurved<\/font> 
\npetals.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Plasticity (397).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n400 Physical plasticity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the important conditions for<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes erecta<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican marigold, Aztec marigold, Big
\nmarigold<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized <\/b>yellow or orange flower
\nstreaked<\/font><\/p>\n

with maroon.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Plasticity (397).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n401 Detailed plasticity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe plasticity <\/b>needed to constantly
\nprogress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes patula<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrench marigold<\/font> 
\nSmall flowers in shades of yellow, orange
\nand rust.<\/font> 
\nA low bushy annual.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Plasticity (397).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n402 Supramentalised plasticity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the stages on the way to
\ntransformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTagetes erecta<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican marigold, Aztec marigold, Big
\nmarigold<\/font> 
\nOrange to orange yellow flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see<\/b> Plasticity
\n(397).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n403 Courage<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBold, it faces all dangers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalotropis gigantea<\/i> (L.) Ait. f.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMudar, Madar, Bowstring hemp, Crown plant<\/font> 
\nSmall mauve star-shaped flower with fleshy
\npetals<\/font> 
\nand a beautifully sculpted crownlike centre;<\/font> 
\nbuds are greenish grey and waxy; borne in
\ndense  terminal clusters. A large shrub with whitish woolly leaf surfaces.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n404 Integral courage<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the domain, whatever the danger,
\nthe<\/font><\/p>\n

attitude remains the same – calm and
\nassured.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalotropis gigantea<\/i> (L.) Ait. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMudar, Madar, <\/b>Bowstring hemp. Crown
\nplant<\/font> 
\nWhite flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Courage (403).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n405 Vital courage<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMust be controlled <\/b>to be beneficial.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanum melongena<\/i> L. var. insanvm<\/i>
\nPram.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall purple star-shaped flower with a
\nprominent yellow centre of five erect anthers; borne in few  flowered
\ncymes. An extremely prickly scandent subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-405<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n406 Bravery<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nFears nothing and knows how to stand up<\/font><\/p>\n

against adversaries.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthus tricolor<\/i> L. ‘Molten Fire’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTampala, Chinese spinach<\/font> 
\nMinute deep mauve flowers in dense clusters<\/font> 
\nsurrounding the stem. An annual herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

maroon lower leaves and brilliant magenta<\/font> 
\npink upper leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n407 Fearlessness in action<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifold, unfettered and fearless.
\nAmaranthus caudatus<\/i> L.
\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLove-lies-bleeding, Velvet flower, Tassel
\nflower Long tapering pendulous catkins densely covered with minute stiff dull
\nmagenta flowers, the heavy catkins weighing down the stems. A coarse annual herb
\nwith magenta stems and green leaves tinged magenta.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n408 Fearlessness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWithout fear or hesitation, it will obey the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine’s command.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanum torvum<\/i> Swartz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white star-shaped flower with a
\ncentral<\/font> 
\ncolumn of elongated yellow anthers; borne <\/b>
\nin<\/font> 
\ncompact few-flowered cymes along the stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nA tall straggly wayside shrub with large <\/b>
\nirregular<\/font> 
\nacutely lobed leaves and clusters of shiny
\n<\/b>round <\/b>green and yellow berries.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n409 Fearlessness in the vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGoes straight to its goal and fears no
\ninclemency.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanum melongena<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEgg-plant, Aubergine, Brinjal, Jew’s apple<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall solitary light lavender and white
\nstar-shaped<\/font> 
\nflower with a five-lobed corolla and
\nprominent<\/font> 
\nyellow stamens. A well-known garden
\nvegetable.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n410 Heroic action<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nFights for the true and the beautiful
\nwithout<\/font><\/p>\n

fear of obstacles or opposition.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nArrhostoxylum costatum<\/i> Nees.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright red salverform flower with a<\/font> 
\nflattened corolla tube, a limb divided into
\nfive<\/font> 
\nrounded lobes and conspicuous white anthers;<\/font><\/p>\n

\nborne in few-flowered axillary cymes or
\nterminal panicles. A perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n411 Boldness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDo fearlessly what has to be done, dreading<\/font><\/p>\n

no difficulty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i>
\n(L.) Kuntze. Childsii<\/font><\/p>\n

Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon cockscomb<\/font><\/p>\n

\nColourful compact velvety rounded or flared<\/font> 
\nfloral heads with intricate convolutions;
\nthe tiny<\/font> 
\ninconspicuous flowers are sparsely arranged <\/b>
\non<\/font><\/p>\n

the stem below; in white and shades of
\nyellow,<\/font> 
\norange, pink, purple and red. A bold
\nstriking<\/font> 
\nannual.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n412 Spontaneous boldness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the results of perfect trust in the
\nDivine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i>
\n(L.) Kuntze. Childsii<\/font><\/p>\n

Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon cockscomb<\/font> 
\nGreen floral heads.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see <\/b> Boldness
\n(411).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n413 Mental boldness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMay our mind be capable of foreseeing the<\/font><\/p>\n

perfections of tomorrow.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i>
\n(L.) Kuntze. Childsii<\/font><\/p>\n

Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon cockscomb<\/font> 
\nYellow floral heads.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see <\/b> Boldness
\n(411).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n414 Vital boldness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nShould submit to reason.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i>
\n(L.) Kuntze. Childsii<\/font><\/p>\n

Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon cockscomb<\/font> 
\nDark red floral heads.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Boldness (411).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n415 Physical boldness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing seems impossible in its consecration<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i>
\n(L.) Kuntze. Childsii<\/font><\/p>\n

Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

Common cockscomb<\/font> 
\nRed floral heads.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Boldness (411).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-406<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n416 Vigilance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all true progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPentapetes phoeniceae<\/i> L.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSrerculiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall red orange saucer-shaped flower with
\nfive<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded petals and five narrow elongated
\nanthers<\/font><\/p>\n

 that protrude from the centre; borne singly
\non<\/font> 
\nvery short stems from the leaf axils. A
\nnarrow<\/font> 
\nannual herb with lanceolate leaves that have<\/font> 
\nirregularly toothed edges.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Wakefulness.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n417 Perfect vigilance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing is neglected in its observation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMagnolia grandiflora<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMagnoliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge-flowered magnolia. Bull bay, Southern<\/font> 
\nmagnolia<\/font> 
\nVery large stately heavily fragrant ivory
\nwhite<\/font><\/p>\n

cup-shaped flower with firm petals; borne
\nsingly.<\/font> 
\nA large noble tree very beautiful when in
\nbloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n418 The guardian<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nVigilant and thorny, it knows how to protect<\/font><\/p>\n

what it guards.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthus ilicifolius<\/i> L.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSea holly<\/font> 
\nSmall deep blue tubular flower with the
\nlower<\/font> 
\nedge divided into three lobes, set in a
\nspiny calyx<\/font> 
\nand borne in tall spikes. A medium-sized
\nspiny<\/font> 
\nshrub with holly like leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n419 Sentry<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nEver awake.
\n Clematis<\/i>
\n<\/b>L. sp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRanunculaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVirgin’s bower, Leather flower, Vasevine
\nSmall fragrant white flower with four narrow petal-like sepals and numerous
\nstamens; borne in full panicles. A delicate vine with ovate- lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n420 Effort towards the Truth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nShould exist in all men of goodwill.
\nDillenia suffruiticosa<\/i> (Griff.) Martelli.Dilleniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized lemon yellow saucer-shaped
\nflower with five softly crinkled petals and a central white crown composed of
\ntightly clustered stamens; blooming singly in short racemes. An evergreen shrub
\nwith large stiff glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n421 Absolute truthfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMust govern one’s life <\/b> if one wants
\nto be close<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolandra maxima<\/i> (Sesse <\/b>& Moc.)
\nP. Green.<\/font><\/p>\n

Solanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChalice vine<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery large solitary mildly fragrant cream to
\nlight<\/font> 
\nyellow chalicelike flower with five purple
\nlines<\/font> 
\nextending from the base to the edge of the
\nlimb.<\/font> 
\nA woody climbing shrub with glabrous leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n422 Straightforwardness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nShows itself as it is,
\n<\/b>without compromising.
\n<\/b>Ixora pavetta<\/i> Andrews. [\/. arborea<\/i> Sm.]
\nRubiaceae
\nTorch tree<\/font>  Highly fragrant tiny
\noff white salverform flowers with four sharply recurved narrow lobes and yellow
\nanthers; borne in small axillary or terminal corymbs. A small tree with glossy
\nevergreen foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n423 Frankness<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nSays frankly what <\/b> it has to say
\nwithout caring<\/font><\/p>\n

for the result.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGerbera jamesonii<\/i> H. Bolus ex Hook.
\nf.<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nComposkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarberton daisy, Transvaal daisy, African
\ndaisy<\/font> 
\nMedium to large single or double compositae<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with numerous long slender ray
\nflorets<\/font><\/p>\n

in white and shades of pink, red, orange and<\/font> 
\nyellow; borne singly on a long thin scape.<\/font> 
\nA low perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n424 Never tell a lie<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nAbsolute condition for safety on the path.
\nPereskia<\/i> Mill. sp.
\nCactaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeaf cactus, Blade apple<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized cup-shaped pink flower with
\nflat satiny slightly recurved petals and a central tuft of numerous yellow
\nstamens; borne in few-flowered terminal clusters. A shrub or vine with thin sharp spines and fleshy
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n425 Spiritual speech<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll-powerful in its simplicity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsparagus densiflorus<\/i> (Kunth.)
\nJessop. ‘Sprengeri’<\/font><\/p>\n

Liliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSprenger asparagus, Sprengeri, Emerald fern,<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEmerald feather<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny white mildly fragrant starlike flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with orange-tipped stamens; occurring in
\nsmall<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters amidst the foliage or sometimes
\nforming<\/font><\/p>\n

dense sprays. A fernlike perennial herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

gracefully arching stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-407<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n426 Power of expression<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is the power to manifest that which is
\nlatent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bilabiate flowers in white and shades<\/font> 
\nof yellow, orange, pink and red with a short<\/font> 
\nflattened corolla tube; the upper lip has
\ntwo<\/font><\/p>\n

broad recurved lobes, the raised centre of
\nthe<\/font> 
\nlower lip closes the "mouth" of the flower, <\/b>
\nthe<\/font><\/p>\n

lower edge is lobed and somewhat ruffled;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in erect racemes. A colourful annual or
\nperennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n427 Power of psychic expression<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe psychic gets its power of expression
\nwhen<\/font><\/p>\n

it governs the whole being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon Pink flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Power of expression
\n(426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n428 Power of mental expression<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHas value only when it is at the service of
\nthe<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font>
\nYellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Power of expression
\n(426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n429 Power of vital expression<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs useful only when the vital is converted.
\n<\/b>Antirrhinum majus<\/i> L.
\nScrophulariaceae
\nSnapdragon    Purple to violet flower. Further description
\nsee Power of expression (426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n430 Power of physical expression<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the benefits of conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font>
\nRed flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Power of expression
\n(426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n431 Power of integral expression<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too difficult for it to say.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font>  
\nWhite flower with a yellow <\/b>throat.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Power of expression
\n(426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n432 Power of manifold expression<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of suppleness and plasticity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font>  
\nMulticoloured flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Power of expression
\n(426).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n433 Progressive expression<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhat you cannot say today, you will know how<\/font><\/p>\n

to say tomorrow.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAntirrhinum majus<\/i> <\/b>L.
\n‘Butterfly Hybrids’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSnapdragon<\/font>   
\nA variation of the <\/b>common snapdragon
\nin which<\/font> 
\nthe lower lip is flattened, opening the
\n"mouth"<\/font><\/p>\n

of the flower into a somewhat trumpet shape.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Power of expression
\n(426).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n434 Abundant expression<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHas much to say and says it fully.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> L. Plumosa Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>  
\nLong erect branching spikes of tiny golden
\nyellow<\/font> 
\nflowers that form soft feathery plumes. A
\nshowy<\/font> 
\nfloriferous garden annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n435 Joyful expression<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt enjoys itself and gives enjoyment to
\nothers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> L. Plumosa Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>  
\nGolden orange flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Abundant expression
\n(434).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n436 Eloquence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWe know how to express ourselves in<\/font><\/p>\n

a convincing way.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlpinia zerumbet<\/i> (Pers.) B.L. Burn &<\/font><\/p>\n

Rosemary. M. Sm.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShell ginger, Pink porcelain lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall fragrant waxy white tubular flower
\ntipped<\/font> 
\nwith light red, with a prominent yellow lip<\/font> 
\nstreaked and spotted with red; borne in
\nnodding<\/font><\/p>\n

racemes. A tall rhizomatous perennial herb
\nwith<\/font> 
\nleafy canes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n437 To know how to say what is needed<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNeither too many words nor too few – just<\/font><\/p>\n

what is needed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlpinia galanga<\/i> (L.) Willd.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSiamese ginger, Galangal<\/font>   
\nSmall white tubular flower with a large
\nprominent<\/font>
\ncream white lip heavily striped with maroon
\nred;<\/font> 
\nborne on short dense panicles. A tall
\nrhizomatous perennial herb with leaves and stems that give off a fragrance when
\nbruised.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-408<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n438 No quarrels<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA very important condition to fulfil in
\norder<\/font><\/p>\n

to facilitate the advent of the Supermind.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGloriosa superba<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlory lily, Climbing lily<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized pendulous flower with six
\nacutely<\/font>  
\nrecurved narrow petals with very wavy edges
\nand<\/font> 
\npointed tips, and six spreading horizontal
\nstamens<\/font> 
\nbeneath; the flower opens with the lower
\nhalf of<\/font> 
\nthe petals yellow green and the upper half
\ndull<\/font>  
\npink, then changes to greenish yellow
\nflecked<\/font> 
\nwith orange and orange red, and finally at<\/font> 
\nmaturity turns deep orange red; borne singly<\/font> 
\non firm horizontal stalks. A tuberous
\nclimbing<\/font> 
\nperennial herb with leaf tips that curl into<\/font> 
\ntendrils.<\/font> 
\nEarly name: Occult power working <\/b>in
\nthe<\/font><\/p>\n

material<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n439 Boastfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the greatest obstacles to progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

A stupidity one must carefully <\/b>avoid
\nif one<\/font><\/p>\n

\naspires for true progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nParkia pedunculata<\/i> (Roxb.) Macbr. [P.<\/i> biglandulosa<\/i> Wight & Am.] Leguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMungo tree, Nittu tree<\/font> <\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized brownish ball-like heads
\ncovered<\/font><\/p>\n

with soft cream white stamens and borne on<\/font> 
\nlong pendulous stalks. A large stately tree
\nwith<\/font><\/p>\n

feathery foliage.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n440 Gossip<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nDark and pointed, this is a flower that
\nwounds<\/font><\/p>\n

more than it charms.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTyphonium blumei<\/i> Nicols. & Sivadasan.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge firm spathe, bulbous and green tinged<\/font><\/p>\n

with brown at the base, widening to become<\/font><\/p>\n

ovate in shape and a deep maroon colour, and<\/font><\/p>\n

a thin tapering spadix with a rough pink
\nsegment<\/font><\/p>\n

near the base; the flower arises directly
\nfrom the<\/font><\/p>\n

round. A poisonous tuberous herb with
\nsagittate<\/font><\/p>\n

shallowly three-lobed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n441 Sharp tongue<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nUnfortunately too frequent.
\nAphelandra tetragona<\/i> (Vahl) Nees.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized long narrow tubular orange
\nflower opening into two pointed lips; set in overlapping brownish green bracts on a
\nfour-sided terminal spike. A medium-sized shrub that flowers for many weeks in.
\nthe cool season.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n442 To know how to listen<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo be attentive and silent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPodranea ricasoliana<\/i> (Tanf.) Sprague.<\/font><\/p>\n

Bignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPink trumpet vine<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized light pink to lavender pink<\/font> 
\nsalverform flower with a wide limb divided<\/font> 
\ninto five rounded
\nwavy-edged lobes and a cream<\/font>  white throat covered with
\nfine hairs and veined<\/font>  in deep
\npink; borne in large terminal panicles.<\/font> 
\nA medium-sized vine with decorative glossy
\ndeep<\/font>  green
\ncompound leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n443 Observation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes to prolong its attention in order to
\nsee<\/font><\/p>\n

better.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSenecio<\/i> L.
\n<\/b>sp.Compositae
\nGroundsel<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny yellow green salverform flowers with a
\nstar  shaped limb; borne in tassel-like heads on an erect stalk. A perennial
\nherb with succulent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n444 Care<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo be careful in what one does.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChlorophytum comosum<\/i> (Thunb.)
\nJacques.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n‘Vittatum’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpider plant, Spider ivy, Ribbon plant<\/font><\/p>\n

Small white star-shaped flower with six
\nnarrow<\/font>  petals and six
\nyellow-tipped stamens, blooming<\/font> 
\nsparsely on a long thin erect scape. A perennial<\/font> 
\nrhizomatous decorative herb with recurved
\nleaves<\/font>  that have a central
\nwhite stripe.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n445 Prudence<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nVery useful for weakness since weakness
\nneeds<\/font><\/p>\n

prudence; strength does not need it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEmilia sonchifolia<\/i> (L.) Moench. E.
\njavanica<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Burm. f.) Robinson.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlora’s paintbrush. Tassel flower Small
\nscarlet soft tassel-like head of Compositae<\/font> 
\nflowers in loose corymbs. A low annual herb<\/font> 
\nwith sagittate leaves, the base of the
\nleaves<\/font>  clasping the stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n446 Enlightened prudence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLooks carefully before going forward.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEmilia sonchifolia<\/i> .(L.) Moench.
\n‘Lutea [E.<\/i> javanica<\/i> (Burm. f.) Robinson.
\n‘Lutea’]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlora’s paintbrush, Tassel flower<\/font> 
\nGolden yellow flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Prudence (445).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nPage-409<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n447 Common sense<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is very practical and avoids many
\nmistakes,<\/font><\/p>\n

but it lacks flight.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNicotiana alata<\/i> Link & Otto.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJasmine tobacco, Flowering tobacco<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized fragrant greenish yellow
\nsalverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a long corolla tube that is
\nwhite<\/font> within and expands into five
\nbroad pointed lobes;<\/font>  borne in
\nfew-flowered racemes. There are also many ornamental forms in several colours. A
\nender perennial herb with large soft pubescent leaves and viscid hairy stalks.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n448 Certitude<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAssured and calm, it never argues.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNicotiana plumbaginifolia<\/i> Viv. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFragrant small white salverform flower with<\/font> 
\na long corolla tube divided into five
\npointed<\/font>  lobes; borne in loose
\nracemes. A wild herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n449 Unostentatious certitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt does not attract attention or try to
\nconvince<\/font><\/p>\n

anyone.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlatycodon grandiflorus<\/i> (Jacq.) A. <\/b>
\nDC.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCampanulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBalloon flower, Chinese bellflower<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized open funnelform lavender blue<\/font> 
\nflower with deeper coloured veins and a
\ndouble<\/font><\/p>\n

five-lobed corolla; borne singly. A low
\nspreading perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter 7<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSpiritual Attainments<\/font><\/p>\n

\n450 Mastery<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nKnow what the Divine wants and you will have<\/font> 
\nmastery.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSyzygium jambos<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Alston.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose apple, Jambu mawar, Malabar plum<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant flower composed of<\/font> 
\nnumerous long showy white to greenish white<\/font> 
\nstamens; borne in few-flowered terminal
\nclusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized evergreen tree with fragrant<\/font> 
\nedible fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n451 Knowledge<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs conversant with all sides of a question,<\/font><\/p>\n

whatever it may be.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeucaena leucocephala<\/i> (Lam.) <\/b>
\nDe Wit.<\/font><\/p>\n

Leguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLead tree. White popinac<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall mildly fragrant cream white Huffy
\nballs<\/font>  of soft stamens borne
\nsingly from the leaf axils<\/font>  on
\nsturdy narrow stalks. A small tree often seen<\/font> 
\nwith an abundance of flat dark brown brittle<\/font><\/p>\n

 pods.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n452 Intuitive knowledge<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable and vast for exploration, it is<\/font><\/p>\n

pure and fragrant.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaesalpinia coriaria<\/i> (Jacq.) Willd. Leguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDivi-divi<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny very fragrant cream to greenish white
\ncup-shaped flowers with reddish brown exserted stamens; borne in dense branching
\naxillary
\nclusters. A small spreading tree with finely pinnate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n453 Supramental knowledge<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn infallible vision of problems.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcacia farnesiana<\/i> (L.) Willd.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)
\nMimosa bush, Sweet wattle. Sweet acacia,
\nScented wattle<\/font>    Small highly perfumed deep yellow fluffy
\nballs of soft stamens borne in small clusters. A very thorny shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n454 Knowledge of details<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold and minute, it forgets nothing.
\nAcacia leucophloea<\/i> (Roxb.) Willd.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)
\nTiny cream white pineapple scented fluffy balls of soft stamens borne in
\nterminal panicles. An extremely thorny tree with yellowish bark.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n455 Wisdom<\/font><\/b>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be acquired through union with the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine Consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlbizia saman<\/i> F. Muell. [Samanea
\nsaman<\/i> (Jacq.)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMen-ill.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font>  
\nRain tree, Saman, Monkey pod, Zamang<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized soft delicate powderpuff head<\/font> 
\ncomposed of inconspicuous flowers with<\/font> 
\nnumerous pink stamens that are white at <\/b>
\nthe<\/font>  base; borne in clusters
\nfrom the leaf axils.<\/font>  A very
\nlarge spreading tree with dark grey<\/font> 
\nalmost black bark, and leaves that close at
\nnight<\/font>  and at the approach of
\nrain.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-410<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n456 Striving towards wisdom<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA bit of wisdom is welcome.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalliandra<\/i> Benth. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

Leguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPowderpufftree, Powderpuff<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall to medium-sized powderpuff heads<\/font><\/p>\n

composed of numerous stamens in white,<\/font> 
\ngreenish white, pink, red or purple; borne<\/font> 
\nsingly or in clusters from the leaf axils. A<\/font> 
\nshrub or small tree with pinnate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n457 Striving towards integral wisdom<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLike everything that belongs to the
\ncreation,
\nwisdom is progressive.
\nCalliandra portoricensis<\/i> (Jacq.) Benth.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae) 
\nMedium-sized powderpuff head composed
\n<\/b>of white stamens; borne frorh the leaf axils. A tall spreading shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n458 Wisdom in the physical mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA first step towards the supramental
\nmanifestation<\/font><\/p>\n

\nupon earth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalliandra haematocephala<\/i> Hassk.<\/font><\/p>\n

Leguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRed powderpuff<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized powderpuff head composed of<\/font><\/p>\n

red stamens; borne from the leaf axils. A <\/b>
\ntall<\/font><\/p>\n

spreading shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n459 Integral wisdom<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe wisdom one obtains through union with<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlbizia lebbeck<\/i> (L.) Benth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSiris tree, Woman’s tongue tree, Lebbeck <\/b>
\ntree<\/font>  Very fragrant medium-sized
\ntassel-like head composed of numerous long
\n<\/b>cream white stamens
\n<\/b>with yellow green tips; borne in
\n<\/b>axillary clusters. A large spreading deciduous tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n460 Inspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBrings its manifold gifts to him who knows
\nhow<\/font><\/p>\n

to receive them.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAristolochia littoralis<\/i> L. Parodi.
\n[A. elegans<\/i> M.T.<\/font><\/p>\n

Mast.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAristolochiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalico flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nUnique medium-sized cream white cup-shaped<\/font>  
\nflower heavily spotted maroon with a maroon<\/font><\/p>\n

centre, a greenish yellow throat and an
\nacutely<\/font><\/p>\n

bent and inflated corolla tube; borne
\nsingly. A<\/font>  slender graceful vine
\nwith kidney-shaped leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n461 Lasting inspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWaits patiently to be received.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAristolochia ringens<\/i> Vahl. non Link <\/b>
\n& Otto.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAristolochiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDutchman’s pipe, Pelican flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge uniquely shaped yellow green flower
\nwith<\/font>  an inflated pouch covered
\nwith dark reddish<\/font>  brown veins,
\na long curving lower petal heavily<\/font> 
\nmarked with reddish brown and a shorter<\/font> 
\nsomewhat hood-shaped upper petal; borne<\/font> 
\nsingly. The flower has an unpleasant <\/b>
\nodor.<\/b><\/font>  A moderately large vine with large
\nheart-shaped<\/font>  leaves and dried
\nseed pods that resemble<\/font> 
\nparachutes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n462 Revelation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe true revelation <\/b>is the revelation
\nof the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCostus speciosus<\/i> (J.G. Koenig) Sm.
\n(rose form)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWild ginger. Crepe ginger 
\nMedium to large fragrant rose purple tubular flower with a petal-like lip
\nspotted purple at the base, emerging from a waxy white three pointed calyx which
\nin turn emerges from striking -waxy deep red bracts; borne in terminal spikes. A
\ntall rhizomatous perennial herb with slender aromatic reedlike leafy stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n463 Integral revelation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHalf-way to transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCostus speciosus<\/i> (J.G. Koenig) Sm.
\n(white form)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWild ginger. Crepe ginger<\/font>   
\nWhite flower with a golden yellow <\/b>
\nthroat and<\/font>  calyx edged with
\npale pink.<\/font>  Further description
\nsee Revelation (462).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n464 Consciousness turned towards the
\nLight<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt thirsts for the light and cannot live
\nwithout it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelianthus<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSunflower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large single compositae flowers
\nwith<\/font>  a prominent centre of
\nbrown or green disc florets<\/font>  and
\nlight to deep yellow ray florets; borne singly.<\/font> 
\nAn annual or perennial herb.<\/font> 
\nEarly comment: Consciousness is the faculty<\/font> 
\nof becoming aware of anything through<\/font> 
\nidentification. The Divine Consciousness is<\/font>
\nnot only aware but knows and effects. To<\/font><\/p>\n

become aware of a vibration, for instance,
\ndoes<\/font>  not mean that you know
\neverything about it.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n465 Consciousness turned towards the
\nSupramental Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt thirsts for truth and will find its
\nsatisfaction
\nonly in the Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelianthus<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSunflower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large yellow orange flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Consciousness turned<\/font> 
\ntowards the Light (464).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-411<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n466 Intensity of consciousness in the
\nfull Supramental Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is radiant and shining in order to
\nillumine<\/font><\/p>\n

the world.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelianthus<\/i> <\/b>L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSunflower<\/font>    Medium to large fully double yellow
\ncompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers; borne singly or in corymbs.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Consciousness turned<\/font> 
\ntowards the Light (464).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n467 Body-consciousness undergoing the supramental transformation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolid and resolute, it faces all
\ndifficulties.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelianthus<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSunflower<\/font>   
\nLarge striking compositae flower with sienna
\nray<\/font>  florets streaked with
\ngolden yellow and a golden<\/font>  aura
\nthat radiates from a large dark brown central<\/font> 
\ndisc; borne singly or in clusters. An annual
\nor<\/font>  perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n468 Solid steadfastness in the material<\/font><\/p>\n

consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe material consciousness has a firm and
\nsolid steadfastness.
\nBombax ceiba<\/i> L.
\nBombacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRed silk-cotton tree, Simul  
\nLarge deep red flower with five fleshy recurved petals and prominent stamens in
\ntwo central whorls; borne singly but clustered near the ends
\nof the branches. A very large spiny deciduous tree with palmate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n469 Attraction for the Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIn its attraction it tries to imitate the
\nstars.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCurculigo orchioides<\/i> Gaertn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHypoxidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall golden yellow star-shaped flower borne<\/font> 
\nnear the base of the plant on a short scape.<\/font> 
\nA slender tuberous herb with long lanceolate<\/font><\/p>\n

delicately veined leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n470 Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight and airy, it radiates.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCestrum diurnum<\/i> <\/b>L. non Weston.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDay jessamine<\/font>  
\nSmall fragrant white narrow tubular flower
\nwith<\/font><\/p>\n

a tiny recurved limb; borne in axillary
\nclusters.<\/font>  A medium <\/b> to
\ntall shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n471 Light in the vital<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the first steps on the long way.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCestrum elegans<\/i> (Brongn.) Schldl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font>   
\nSmall light purple narrow tubular flower
\nwith<\/font><\/p>\n

a pale lavender five-pointed limb; borne in<\/font> 
\nterminal clusters. A loose open shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n472 Movements in the Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is possible only with a great
\nsincerity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPentas lanceolata<\/i> (Forssk.) Deflers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStar-cluster, Egyptian star-cluster<\/font>   
\nSmall white salver six-pointed<\/font> 
\nstar-shaped limb airy thin corolla tube;<\/font> 
\nborne in terminal clusters. An almost ever
\nblooming subshrub  pubescent ovate to lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n473 Light in the movements<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis certainly means the beginning of
\nwisdom.
\nPentas lanceolata<\/i> forssk.) Deflers.
\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStar-cluster, Egyptian star-cluster Flowers
\nin shades of<\/i> mauve<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Movements in the Light (472).<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Emotional movement openingto the
\nLight<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n474 Psychic light physical movements<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards the transformation of
\nthe physical.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPentas lanceolata<\/i> (forssk.) Deflers.
\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStar-cluster, Egyptian  star-cluster  
\nVivid pink flowers,<\/font>  Further
\ndescription see Movements in the Light (472).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n475 Psychic light in the material movements<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEssential condition for transformation.
\nPentas lanceolata<\/i> (forssk.) Deflers.
\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStar-cluster, Egyptian  star-cluster
\nBright red flowers.<\/font>  Further
\ndescription  see Movements in the Light (472).<\/font><\/p>\n

Salmon orange flowers. Further description
\nsee Conversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-412<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n476 Light without obscurity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll-powerful in its simplicity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEucharis Xgrandiflora<\/i> Planch. & Lind.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmazon lily, Eucharist lily, Madonna lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized pure white fragrant nodding<\/font><\/p>\n

salverform flower with six spreading petal-like<\/font><\/p>\n

lobes that surround a pale green corona;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in few-flowered umbels on long scapes.
\nA bulbous plant with broad glossy deep green
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n477 Obscurity offers itself to be transformed<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nObscurity tired of being obscure.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia alata<\/i> Bojer.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlack-eyed Susan vine<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall yellow orange to orange salverform flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with a limb composed of five broad somewhat<\/font><\/p>\n

squared lobes, a dark maroon or green throat<\/font><\/p>\n

and a curved corolla tube that emerges from two<\/font><\/p>\n

enlarged inflated bracts; usually borne singly from<\/font><\/p>\n

the leaf axils. A light annual or perennial vine.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n478 Transformation dispels obscurity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nObscurity will disappear more and more as the<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation progresses.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia alata<\/i> Bojer. ‘Julietta’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized golden yellow to deep orange<\/font><\/p>\n

flower without a central spot.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Obscurity offers itself<\/font><\/p>\n

to be transformed (477).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n479 Alchemy<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nSupple and plastic, ready to take any form<\/font><\/p>\n

whatever.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHymenocallis<\/i> Salisb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpider lily, Crown beauty. Sea daffodil, Basket<\/font><\/p>\n

flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Large fragrant white funnelform flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

long slender recurved petal-like lobes and<\/font><\/p>\n

elongated stamens that arise from the edge <\/b>of<\/font><\/p>\n

a cuplike crown; borne in umbels on a <\/b>long <\/b>
\nscape.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

An easily grown bulb with straplike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n480 Occultism<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTruly blossoms only when it is surrendered to<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPancratium zeylanicum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized highly fragrant white funnelform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with six pointed petals, a large central <\/b>cup<\/font><\/p>\n

and a long narrow green corolla tube; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

one- to three-flowered umbels very close to the<\/font><\/p>\n

ground. A low perennial bulbous plant with<\/font><\/p>\n

narrow linear leaves. ..Early name: Occult power<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n481 Initiation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is unique in the whole existence of the plant.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYucca<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant waxy white cup-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers on tall erect racemes or panicles.<\/font><\/p>\n

Succulent perennial herbs with stiff sword-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves, either stemless or with woody trunks.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n482 Conversion of the aim of life from the<\/font><\/p>\n

ego to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nInstead of seeking one’s own satisfaction, to have
\nservice of the Divine as the aim of life.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClivia miniata<\/i> Regel.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKaffir lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized bright orange funnelform flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with the limb divided into six lobes, a yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

or apricot throat and exserted stamens; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in many-flowered umbels on erect scapes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A perennial bulb with straplike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n483 Conversion<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe starting-point of realisation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Large trumpet-shaped flowers with six flared<\/font><\/p>\n

petals and long curving stamens; in white and<\/font><\/p>\n

shades of red, pink, orange, salmon, and striped;<\/font> 
\nborne on tall sturdy scapes. A large bulb with
\nthick, usually straplike leaves that appear after
\nthe blooming season.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: Conversion is the turning of all
\nthe movements of the being towards the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n484 Conversion of the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe mind has freed itself of its arrogance and<\/font><\/p>\n

knows that it is only an instrument.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Yellow flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Conversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n485 Conversion of the physical mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nReady to understand everything and to<\/font><\/p>\n

grow continually.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> <\/b>Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-413<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n486 Conversion of the emotional being<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt blossoms in a harmonious receptivity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font>   
\nLight pink flowers with reddish pink lines
\nand<\/font>  a white streak through the
\nmiddle of each petal.<\/font>  Further
\ndescription see Conversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n487 Conversion of the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEnthusiastic and spontaneous, it gives
\nitself<\/font><\/p>\n

\nunstintingly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font>   
\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Dark red flowers with or without a white
\ncentre.<\/font>  Further description see <\/b>
\nConversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n488 Conversion of the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCompact and stable, without fluctuations.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font>   
\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Bright red flowers with or without a white <\/b>
\ncentre.<\/font>  Further description see
\nConversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n489 Integral conversion<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAbove all conflicts and struggles, in a
\nharmonious<\/font><\/p>\n

\nblossoming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font>  
\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily<\/font> 
\nFragrant white flowers with or without a
\ngreen<\/font><\/p>\n

centre .Further description see Conversion
\n(483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n490 Integral conversion with the help of<\/font><\/p>\n

the psychic<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSweetness mingles with resolution.
\n<\/b>Hippeastrum<\/i>
\n<\/b>Herb. spp.
\n<\/b>Amaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllis, Knight’s star lily, Barbados lily  
\nWhite flowers with wavy petals spotted rose. Further description see Conversion
\n(483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n491 Total conversion<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being has given itself in all its<\/font><\/p>\n

movements.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHippeastrum<\/i> Herb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font>   
\nAmaryllis, Knights star lily, Barbados lily<\/font> 
\nVery large light red flowers with thick
\nfleshy<\/font>  petals.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Conversion (483).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n492 New birth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBirth into the true consciousness, that of
\nthe<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine Presence in us.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOriganum majorana<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae   
\nSweet marjoram. Knotted marjoram<\/font><\/p>\n

Very tiny white or mauve starlike flowers
\nwith<\/font>  exserted stamens set in
\nball-like overlapping<\/font>  green
\nbracts that arise from the leaf axils. Included<\/font> 
\nin the significance are the small rounded
\nvery<\/font>  aromatic greyish green
\nleaves. A perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

culinary herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n493 Beginning of realisation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nFull of promise and hope, it radiates joy
\nand confidence.
\nSesbania grandiflora<\/i> (L.) Poir.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nScarlet wistaria tree, Vegetable humming-bird Medium-sized, occasionally large,
\npendulous white, pink or red clawlike  papilionaceous flowers held in
\nglossy light green calyces; borne in clusters of two to four. A small
\nshort-lived tree with pinnate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n494 Realisation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe goal of our efforts.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDelonix regia<\/i> (Bojer) Raf. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlamboyant, Peacock flower, Flame tree,
\nRoyal<\/font>    poinciana<\/font><\/p>\n

Large striking pale orange to deep red
\nflowers<\/font>  with four widely
\nseparated clawed petals and<\/font><\/p>\n

one larger petal that is white to cream or
\nyellow,<\/font><\/p>\n

splashed and edged with red or orange red;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal corymbs. A beautiful
\nspreading tree of medium size. Early comment: Realisation is the establishment
\nof the supramental Truth upon earth.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n495 Liberation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe disappearance of the ego.
\nCareya arborea<\/i> Roxb.
\nBarringtoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge cream white flower with numerous
\nred-tipped stamens. A conspicuous deciduous forest tree with large leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n496 Victory<\/font><\/b>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWill triumph over all obstacles.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAllamanda cathartics.<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon allamanda. Golden trumpet<\/font>   large mildly fragrant bright yellow
\nsalverform<\/font>  flower with a narrow
\nabruptly expanding corolla<\/font> 
\ntube, a broad limb with five rounded lobes and<\/font><\/p>\n

a throat finely striped with golden brown;
\nborne<\/font><\/p>\n

in few-flowered terminal cymes. A vigorous<\/font> 
\nscandent shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Mental victory<\/font> 
\nEarly comment: Victory in the mind is the<\/font><\/p>\n

reign of the supramental Truth in the mind.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-414<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n497 Victory in the vital<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn the vital even a little victory has great<\/font><\/p>\n

consequences.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAllamanda blanchetti A.<\/i> DC. [A.
\nviolaceae<\/i> G. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGardn. & Fielding.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPurple allamanda   Medium-sized soft pinkish purple funnelform<\/font> 
\nflower with five wavy overlapping lobes;
\nslightly<\/font>  fragrant; borne in
\nfew-flowered terminal cymes.<\/font>  A
\nscandent shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n498 Joy of victory<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt resembles victory without having its
\npower.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnemopaegma chamberlaynil<\/i> (Sims) <\/b>
\nBur. &<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSchum.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font>     <\/p>\n

\n Large bright golden yellow trumpet-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

salverform flower with a flattened corolla
\ntube<\/font><\/p>\n

and the limb divided into five rounded
\nlobes;<\/font><\/p>\n

mildly fragrant and borne in axillary
\nracemes. A vigorous climber with stiff glabrous <\/b>leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n499 Certitude of victory<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is not noisy but it is sure.
\nCatesbaea spinosa<\/i> L.
\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLily thorn, Spanish guava<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized greenish yellow pendulous
\nfunnel shaped flower with a long narrow corolla tube and the limb split into
\nfour waxy pointed lobes; borne singly. A spiny shrub with small glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n500 Transformation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe goal of creation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMillingtonia hortensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndian cork tree, Tree jasmine<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized fragrant white salverform
\nflower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a long thin corolla tube and the limb
\ndivided<\/font><\/p>\n

into four pointed lobes, the upper lobe
\npartly<\/font>  split; borne in loose
\npanicles. A tall fast-growing<\/font><\/p>\n

evergreen tree with corky bark and dark
\ngreen<\/font><\/p>\n

foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: Transformation is the change<\/font> 
\nby which all the elements and all the
\nmovements<\/font><\/p>\n

of the being become ready to manifest the<\/font> 
\nsupramental Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n501 Attempt-towards immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPersistent and coordinated.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> <\/b>L. Plumosa
\nGroup<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>   
\nLong erect branching spikes of tiny greenish<\/font> 
\nwhite loosely arranged everlasting flowers
\nthat<\/font><\/p>\n

form soft feathery plumes. A showy
\nfloriferous<\/font><\/p>\n

garden annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n502 Aspiration for immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPure, soaring, <\/b> full of trust.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> L. Plumosa Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font>   
\nFeathered amaranth All colours except
\ngreenish white, purplish pink and red.<\/font>
\nFurther description see Attempt towards
\nimmortality (501).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n503 Vital aspiration for immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nClustered, intense, but short-lived.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> L. Plumosa Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>   
\nPurplish pink flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Attempt towards<\/font> 
\nimmortality (501).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n504 Physical aspiration for immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIntense aspiration, but ignorant of the
\nmeans.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> L. Plumosa Group<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>   
\nRed flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Attempt towards<\/font> 
\nimmortality (501).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n505 Immortality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nForms are in perpetual transformation.
\nIdentify<\/font><\/p>\n

yourself with the Immortal Consciousness and<\/font><\/p>\n

\nyou will become it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGomphrena globosa<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font>   
\nGlobe amaranth, Bachelor’s button<\/font> 
\nSmall rounded everlasting heads of colourful<\/font> 
\npapery bracts enfolding minute star-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

cream white flowers; borne singly on slender<\/font><\/p>\n

stems. An erect branching annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n506 Vital immortality<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt exists in its own domain, but depends on<\/font>
\nsurrender to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGomphrena globosa<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlobe amaranth. Bachelor’s button<\/font><\/p>\n

Magenta purple bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Immortality (505).<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Consciousness of vital
\ncontinuity<\/font><\/p>\n

independent of the body<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-415<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n507 Conscious vital immortality<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe immortality of an organised <\/b>and
\nconscious vital being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGomphrena globosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlobe amaranth, Bachelor’s button<\/font><\/p>\n

Pale lavender pink bracts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Immortality (505).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n508 Integral immortality<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is a promise; when will it be a material
\nfact?<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGomphrena globosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlobe amaranth, <\/b>Bachelor’s button<\/font> 
\nWhite bracts.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Immortality (505).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n509 Supramental immortality<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is an established fact, but few human
\nbeings<\/font><\/p>\n

have experienced it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGomphrena globosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlobe amaranth, Bachelor’s button<\/font><\/p>\n

Bright orange bracts shaded salmon pink at<\/font><\/p>\n

the base.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Immortality (505).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n510 Integral immortality<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is a promise; when will it be a material
\nfact?
\n<\/b>Alternanthera<\/i> Forsk. spp.
\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJoseph’s coat, Chaff-flower, Joyweed, Broad
\n<\/b>path
\n<\/b>Small white rounded papery heads of tiny everlasting flowers in small
\naxillary clusters. A perennial herb or shrub with green, reddish
\nor purplish leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n511 Beauty arising from consecration<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBe sincere and absolute in your consecration <\/b>
\nto<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine and your life will become
\nharmonious<\/font><\/p>\n

and beautiful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsparagus<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall delicate snowy racemes of highly
\nfragrant<\/font>  tiny starlike white
\nflowers. A light thorny vine<\/font> 
\nwith drooping stems and curved needlelike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n512 Static beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTransfixed in an immutable beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCamellia japonica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTheaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommon camellia<\/font>   
\nMedium to large showy sessile flowers with
\nfew<\/font><\/p>\n

to many rows of delicately sculpted rounded<\/font><\/p>\n

petals symmetrically arranged in a circular
\nform;<\/font>  white through pink to red
\nand bicoloured. A large evergreen shrub with glossy leathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n513 Abundance of beauty<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA beauty that blossoms freely and <\/b>
\nabundantly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRhododendron<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEricaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

Azalea, Rhododendron<\/font>   
\nSmall to medium, occasionally large, delicate open
\nbell-shaped or funnelform flowers with five deeply cut overlapping petal-like
\nlobes and
\nlong exserted stamens; borne in dense clusters in a great variety of colours.
\nThere are more than 800 species of shrubs or, rarely, small trees.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n514 Aristocracy of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSo perfectly formed that it compels
\nadmiration.
\nDietes iridioides<\/i> (L.) Klatt. [D. vegeta<\/i> Auct.]
\nIridaceae
\nAfrican iris<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized irislike flower with a centre
\nof three erect incurving lavender crests and six flat rounded white petals,
\nthree of which are wider and have a prominent golden orange mark from the base
\nto the centre, and three alternate petals, narrower and spotted brown at the
\nbase;<\/font><\/p>\n

blooming singly at the ends of branching
\nspikes. A rhizomatous herb with bladelike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n515 Aristocracy of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSo perfectly formed that it compels
\nadmiration.<\/font><\/p>\n

Iris<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlag, Fleur-de-lis, Sword lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge showy often fragrant flower usually
\nwith<\/font><\/p>\n

three erect and three softly recurved petals
\nthat<\/font><\/p>\n

may be bearded or crested; occurring in a
\nwide<\/font><\/p>\n

variety of shades and colour combinations
\nexcept<\/font>  pure red; the flower
\nstalks produce one to several<\/font><\/p>\n

blooms. A rhizomatous or bulbous perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with sword-shaped leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n516 Power of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeauty acquires its power only when it is<\/font><\/p>\n

\nsurrendered to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNarcissus<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDaffodil<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge mildly fragrant striking yellow
\nflowers with a prominent trumpet surrounded by six spreading petals; borne
\nsingly on sturdy scapes.A spring-blooming bulb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-416<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n517 Beauty aspiring for the supramental
\nrealisation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeauty is no longer sufficient unto itself;
\nit<\/font><\/p>\n

wants to become divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNarcissus poeticus<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPoet’s narcissus, Pheasant’s eye narcissus<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized very fragrant snow white flower<\/font> 
\nwith six rounded or pointed petals and a
\nsmall<\/font>  orange or yellow central
\ncup; borne singly or in<\/font>  umbels
\non scapes. A spring-blooming bulb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n518 Pride of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes <\/b> to show itself and be admired.
\nHyacinthus orientalis<\/i> L.
\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHyacinth, Dutch hyacinth, Common hyacinth  
\nSmall intensely fragrant narrow funnelform flowers with six spreading to
\nreflexed lobes, in white, yellow, pink, red, purple or blue; borne in a dense
\nraceme on a short scape. A spring-flowering bulb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n519 Modesty of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt blossoms without attracting attention.
\nGypsophila elegans<\/i> Bieb.
\nCaryophyllaceae
\nBaby’s breath<\/font>    Tiny round white flowers with five slightly
\n, recurved petals; borne in graceful airy sprays. A low branching annual or
\nperennial with<\/font>  narrow
\nlanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n520 Smile of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNature is happy to be beautiful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrunus serrulata<\/i> Lindl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOriental cherry, Japanese flowering cherry<\/font>   
\nSmall delicate white to pink single or
\ndouble<\/font>  flowers with rounded
\npetals and many stamens;<\/font>  borne
\nin clusters of three to five. A medium- sized very ornamental tree covered with
\nflowers in spring.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n521 Smile of Nature<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNature rejoices in her beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrunus dulcis<\/i> (Mill.) <\/b>D.A.
\nWebb. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRosaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlmond, Almond tree<\/font>   
\nSmall white to pink sessile saucer-shaped
\nflowers<\/font>  with five rounded
\npetals and many stamens;<\/font>  borne
\nsingly or in pairs. A small to medium-sized tree that is covered with flowers in
\nspring before the leaves appear and later bears edible nuts.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n522 Joy of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeauty is the joyful offering of Nature.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea tricolor<\/i> Cav. ‘Scarlet
\nO’Hara’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorning glory<\/font>   
\nLarge striking bright magenta <\/b>
\nfunnelform<\/font>  flower; borne singly
\nor in small clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

An annual climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n523 Spontaneous beauty<\/b>
\nDelicate and magnificent, it has an
\nincomparable charm.
\nIpomoea tricolor<\/i> <\/b>Cav.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorning glory<\/font>   
\nLarge showy rose pink funnelform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a white border and throat; borne singly or
\nin<\/font><\/p>\n

small clusters. An annual climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n524 Pure sense of beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan only be acquired through a great
\npurification.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea tricolor<\/i> Cav. ‘Heavenly Blue’
\nConvolvulaceae
\nMorning glory<\/font>    Large lovely translucent sky blue funnelform
\nflower with a yellow throat; borne singly or in small clusters. An annual
\nclimber. Early names: Opening of the vital to Radha’s consciousness; Opening of
\nthe vital to Radha’s
\ninfluence<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n525 Art<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nLiving only to express beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFuchsia<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOnagraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLady’s eardrops<\/font>   
\nVery showy small to medium-sized pendulous<\/font> 
\nflower that resembles a lantern or a
\nballerina’s<\/font>  skirt, with four
\nusually recurved and colourful<\/font><\/p>\n

sepals that spread above four tightly
\noverlapping<\/font>  rounded petals and
\nprominent exserted stamens;<\/font><\/p>\n

in white and shades of pink, red and purple,
\noften bicoloured and double; borne singly from the leaf axils or in terminal
\nracemes or panicles. A cool-loving small shrub to small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n526 Beauty in art<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA beauty that displays itself and allows
\nitself<\/font> 
\nto be contemplated.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nPaeonia<\/i> L. spp.
\nPaeoniaceae
\nPeony<\/font>    Large showy fragrant single <\/b> or double
\nbowl-shaped flowers with broad slightly recurved and often frilled petals; in
\nwhite, yellow, purple, red and pink; borne terminally, one to many. A
\nfloriferous perennial herb or shrub that is among the most popular garden plants
\nin temperate climates.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-417<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n527 Artistic taste<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIs pleased with beautiful things and is itself<\/font><\/p>\n

beautiful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea indica<\/i> (Burm.) Merrill. [I. acuminata<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Vahl) Roem. & Schult.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue dawn flower<\/font>   
\nLarge showy intense blue funnelform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a pinkish purple star at the centre and<\/font><\/p>\n

a lavender pink tube becoming white at <\/b>the<\/font><\/p>\n

base; borne singly or in few-flowered clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A robust perennial vine.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n528 Artistic sensitivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA powerful aid in fighting ugliness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea tricolor<\/i> Cav.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorning glory<\/font>    
\nLarge blue funnelform flower with a white throat;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly or in few-flowered clusters. An
\nannual climber.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n529 Poetic ecstasy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nRare and charming is your presence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWisteria sinensis<\/i> (Sims) Sweet. Leguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nChinese wisteria<\/font> <\/p>\n

\nSmall lavender papilionaceous flowers with
\na yellow mark in the centre of the upper petal;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in long dense pendant racemes. A large
\ndeciduous woody vine with flowers that appear
\nbefore the leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n530 Distinction<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOf a refined beauty, sufficient to itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSyringa<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLilac<\/font>   
\nTiny very fragrant salverform flowers with a<\/font><\/p>\n

limb composed of four spreading lobes, in <\/b>white<\/font><\/p>\n

and shades of purple, pink, red, blue and yellow,<\/font><\/p>\n

also bicoloured; borne in dense many-flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

terminal or axillary panicles. A deciduous shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

or<\/b> small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n531 Refinement<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLittle by little, coarseness is eliminated from<\/font><\/p>\n

the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBuddleja davidii<\/i> Franch.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLoganiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nButterfly bush, Summer lilac<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny fragrant four-lobed tubular flowers in white<\/font><\/p>\n

and shades of pink, purple, yellow and orange;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in dense terminal spikes. A medium to large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n532 Refinement of habits<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrderly, clean and well-organised.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGliricidia sepium<\/i> (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMadre de cacao, Nicaraguan cocoa-shade
\nSmall pink papilionaceous flowers, each with a pale yellow band in the centre of the broad
\nrecurved upper petal and a conspicuous waxy
\nmaroon calyx; borne in dense racemes along
\nthe branches. A small fast-growing tree with
\npinnate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n533 Refined taste<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPleasing and delicate, always avoids mistakes<\/font><\/p>\n

of bad taste.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKaempferia pulchra<\/i> <\/b>Ridl.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall three-petalled flower with a large bilabiate<\/font><\/p>\n

lip in pinkish lavender with a white centre<\/font><\/p>\n

and sparkling sheen; blooms singly on a short<\/font><\/p>\n

scape between two beautifully marked leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

A stemless perennial with tuberous roots.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n534 Delicacy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCharming to those of refined taste.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoriandrum sativum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nUmbelliferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoriander, Chinese parsley<\/font> 
\nTiny white flowers with four narrow petals that<\/font><\/p>\n

emerge from one side of the centre; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

compound umbels. An annual culinary herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

highly aromatic, finely cut bright green leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n535 Fragile elegance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEasily troubled, needs to take care of itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnemone coronaria<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nRanunculaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWindflower, Lily of the field<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized solitary somewhat saucer-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with delicate overlapping sepals (petals<\/font><\/p>\n

absent) and a striking centre. White and shades<\/font><\/p>\n

of yellow, red, rose, purple and blue; borne singly<\/font><\/p>\n

on thin stems. A perennial herb with tuberous<\/font>
\nrhizomes.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-418<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n536 Sensitivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the results of refinement of the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighia glabra<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarbados cherry, Acerola<\/font>   
\nSmall delicate rose pink rotate flower with widely<\/font><\/p>\n

separated rounded petals; borne singly along the<\/font><\/p>\n

branches. A large shrub or small tree that yields<\/font><\/p>\n

small fruits rich in vitamin C.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n537 Sensitivity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the results of refinement of the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighia coccigera<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMiniature holly, Singapore holly<\/font>  
\nSmall delicate white rotate flower with widely<\/font><\/p>\n

separated rounded petals, a greenish centre and<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow anthers; borne singly or in axillary clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A highly attractive evergreen shrub with small<\/font><\/p>\n

hollylike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n538 Charm <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEnvelops and conquers by its unfailing sweetness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSambucus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaprifoliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nElder, Elderberry<\/font>   
\nTiny lightly fragrant cream white flowers with five<\/font><\/p>\n

slightly recurved petals and five radiating stamens<\/font><\/p>\n

creating a starlike effect; borne in large terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

cymes. A shrub or small tree with pithy stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n539 Lightness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCharming, but prickly at times.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nParkinsonia aculeata<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJerusalem thorn, Mexican palo verde
\nSmall delicate fragrant light yellow flower with
\nfive separated petals, the uppermost lightly
\nspotted with reddish brown on opening and
\ngradually changing entirely to rust; borne in loose
\naxillary racemes. A small extremely spiny tree
\nwith long needlelike leaves bearing tiny leaflets.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n540 Idealism<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDelicate and harmonious, it gives elegance to life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCentaurea cyanus<\/i> L.
\nComposkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCornflower, Blue-bottle, Bachelor’s button
\nSmall soft mildly fragrant semi-double
\ncompositae flowers composed of tiny tubular
\nfrilled ray florets in blue, purple, pink and
\nwhite; borne singly. A slender annual herb
\nwith greyish cottony hairs on leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n541 Aristocracy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIncapable of baseness and pettiness, it asserts
\nitself with dignity and authority.’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp.’
\nCompositae
\nDahlia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery large (over 16 cm) fully double flowers
\nwith somewhat narrow, pointed and variously
\ntwisted ray florets; in white and shades of red,
\npink, lavender, purple, orange and yellow, also
\nbicoloured; borne singly. A tender tuberous-
\nrooted perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n542 Nobility<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe incapacity for any pettiness of feeling
\nor action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp.
\nCompositae<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>   
\nVery large (over 16 cm) fully double showy
\ndeep wine red flower with broadly cupped
\nray florets symmetrically arranged in a dense
\nrounded cushionlike head; borne singly.
\nA tender tuberous-rooted perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n543 Dignity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAffirms its worth, but asks for nothing.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>   
\nMedium to large (10-15 cm) fully double<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with symmetrically arranged ray florets<\/font><\/p>\n

in a variety of forms (broad, rounded or cupped)<\/font><\/p>\n

and many colours (except pink, orange yellow,<\/font><\/p>\n

mauve, and intense red).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n544 Psychic dignity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nRefuses all that lowers or<\/b> debases.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>  
\nPink flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Dignity (543).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n545 Supramentalised mental dignity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTolerates no pettiness in thought turned<\/font><\/p>\n

towards the Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>  
\nOrange yellow flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Dignity (543).<\/font>
\n <\/p>\n

\nPage-419<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n546 Dignity of the emotions<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNot to allow one’s emotions to <\/b>contradict the<\/font><\/p>\n

inner Divinity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. <\/b>spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMauve pink flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Dignity (543).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n547 Dignity in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbove bargaining.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIntense red flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Dignity (543).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n548 Wealth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTrue wealth is the wealth that one offers to
\n<\/b>the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp.
\nNymphaeaceae
\nWater lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge showy usually very fragrant flowers with
\nnumerous narrow pointed or rounded petals,
\nmany prominent erect stamens and four petal-
\nlike sepals; in white and shades of yellow, red,
\npink, blue, lavender and purple; borne singly
\non long stems, either floating or held above the
\nwater. An aquatic rhizomatous herb with large
\nfloating peltate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n549 Supramentalised wealth<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWealth placed at the service of the Divine. <\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp.
\nNymphaeaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWater lily   Pink flowers with a prominent golden yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

centre.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n550 Wealth in the Mind of Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOpen to all higher ideas.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font>    
\nWater lily<\/font>   
\nBlue flowers <\/b>with a golden centre.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n551 Wealth under the psychic influence<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWealth ready <\/b>to return to its true possessor,<\/font> 
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font>   
\nWater lily<\/font>    
\nWhite flowers <\/b>shaded pink.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n552 Emotional wealth<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe only true emotional wealth is love for<\/font><\/p>\n

\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font>    
\nWater lily<\/font> 
\nLavender flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n553 Wealth in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nComes willingly to generous natures.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea rubra<\/i> Roxb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font>    
\nIndian red water lily. Water <\/b>lily<\/font> 
\nVivid magenta pink flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n554 Wealth in the most material vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan be stable only after conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWater lily<\/font>    
\nDeep rose red flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n555 Generous wealth<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLikes to be given and spread far and wide.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. spp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaeaceae<\/font>    
\nWater lily<\/font> 
\nYellow flowers.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n556 Integral wealth of Mahalakshmi<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWealth in all domains and all activities,<\/font><\/p>\n

\nintellectual, psychological, material, in<\/font><\/p>\n

\nfeeling and action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNymphaea<\/i> L. <\/b>spp.    Nymphaeaceae<\/font>    
\nWater lily<\/font> 
\nPure white flowers with a golden centre.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Wealth (548).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n557 First movement of riches towards
\nthe Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe sure sign of conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTithonia diversifolia<\/i> (Hemsl.) A. Gray.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font>   
\nMexican sunflower<\/font>  
\nLarge slightly fragrant compositae flower with<\/font> 
\nlong narrow deep golden yellow ray florets;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly on long stalks. A robust perennial
\nor tall subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-420<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n558 Prosperity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nRemains only with him who offers it to<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCouroupita guianensis<\/i> Aubl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLecythidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannonball tree<\/font>    
\nLarge very fragrant light to deep red flowers<\/font> 
\nwith six wide fleshy satiny petals and a prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

central hood ending in numerous yellow-tipped<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens; borne in long pendulous racemes<\/font><\/p>\n

directly from the trunk and main branches.<\/font><\/p>\n

A moderately large tree with unique cannonball <\/font> shaped fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n559 Unselfish prosperity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHe who receives it abundantly gives all that he<\/font> 
\nhas as he receives it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCouroupita guianensis<\/i> Aubl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLecythidaceae<\/font>   
\nCannonball tree<\/font>    
\nPink and white flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Prosperity (558).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n560 Fortune<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery attractive, but beware – it pricks! <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCereus<\/i> Mill. sp.
\nCactaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge white night-blooming many-petalled
\ncup-shaped flower with numerous white stamens
\ntinged light green towards the base, surrounded
\nby light green sepals that arise from a sturdy
\ngreen stalklike tube; borne singly. A succulent
\nperennial herb with prominent four- to six-
\nangled stems bearing numerous clusters of
\nthin needlelike spines.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n561 Riches<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is the Divine to whom all riches belong. It is<\/font> 
\nthe Divine who lends them to living beings. It<\/font><\/p>\n

is He to whom they must naturally return.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCactus<\/i> Juss. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCactaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCactus<\/font>    
\nAll cactus flowers (except Cereus, Selenicereus<\/i> and<\/font> 
\nEchinopsis oxygona).<\/i> Flowers are many petalled<\/font><\/p>\n

with numerous stamens in white and shades of<\/font> 
\nyellow, orange, red, pink and purple. Usually<\/font> 
\nspiny succulent perennial herbs, shrubs and<\/font> 
\nclimbers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n562 Richness of feelings<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNo false show – sincere <\/b>and concentrated.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEchinopsis oxygona<\/i> (Link) Zucc. ex Pfeiff. [E.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

multiplex<\/i> (Pfeiff.) Zucc.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCactaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarrel cactus, Easter-lily cactus, Pink Easter-lily<\/font><\/p>\n

cactus<\/font><\/p>\n

Very large fragrant light pink funnelform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with numerous petals; borne singly. A low<\/font><\/p>\n

growing cactus with needlelike spines and<\/font><\/p>\n

many thick stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n563 Supramental riches<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nRiches that are at the disposal of the supramental<\/font><\/p>\n

being and still unknown to man.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSelenicereus<\/i> (A. Berger) Britt. & <\/b>Rose. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCactaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNight-blooming cereus, Moon cereus<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge fragrant pure white nocturnal <\/b>funnelform<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with numerous pointed petals and a<\/font><\/p>\n

central cluster of curving stamens; borne singly<\/font><\/p>\n

on pendulous stems from the nodes on the<\/font><\/p>\n

margins of the leaves. A scandent succulent with long narrow pendulous fleshy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter 8<\/font><\/b>
\nPower<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGeneral description of all <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus:<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlowers are
\nmedium, large or very large; the single forms
\nhave five petals and a prominent exserted staminal
\ncolumn with yellow anthers along the sides near
\nthe tip and ending in five tiny velvety stigma
\npads; the double and semi-double forms are
\nloosely to densely ball-like, the petals usually
\nhiding the reproductive parts; borne singly from
\nthe leaf axils. In recent years hybridisation has
\nbrought innumerable additions in colour and
\nform to the flowers and plants of this already
\nvaried genus. Herbs and shrubs of all sizes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n564 Godhead<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPure and perfect, puts forth its force in the world.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Cromwell’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nLarge single shell white or very pale yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

gold flower with crinkled petals, a pink centre,<\/font><\/p>\n

and golden anthers and stamens.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n565 Ananda<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalm, tranquil, equal, smiling and very sweet<\/font><\/p>\n

in its truly simple austerity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nSmall delicate single flower with soft slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled cream petals and a pure white centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-421<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n566 Divine Grace<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThy goodness is infinite, we bow before Thee<\/font><\/p>\n

in gratitude.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus mutabilis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font>   
\nCotton rose, Confederate rose mallow<\/font>   
\nLarge double flower with soft delicate petals<\/font><\/p>\n

that open pure white and gradually turn pink<\/font><\/p>\n

during the day.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n567 Agni<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe flame of purification which ought to<\/font><\/p>\n

precede all contact with the invisible worlds.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized double light salmon pink flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with fine red veins and a deep red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: Agni is the flame of <\/b>purification<\/font><\/p>\n

and of transformation in the psychic being.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n568 Flame<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nElegant and triumphant in its ardour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus schizopetalus<\/i> (Mast.) <\/b>Hook. \u00a3<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJapanese hibiscus, Japanese lantern<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized single pendulous light red flower<\/font><\/p>\n

streaked with white; the separated petals are<\/font><\/p>\n

deeply indented and fully recurved.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n569 Supramental Consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGloriously awake and powerful. Luminous, sure of itself, infallible in its movements. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Daffodil’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, <\/b>Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nLarge double bright yellow or golden yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers. Another form has a red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n570 Power of the Supramental Consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOrganising and active, irresistible in its influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Rukmini’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nMedium to large double flower in deep gold<\/font><\/p>\n

shading to apricot with a red or deep orange<\/font><\/p>\n

centre. Another form is a medium to large<\/font><\/p>\n

double golden orange flower suffused with<\/font><\/p>\n

deeper orange towards the centre, often with<\/font><\/p>\n

a deep red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n571 Effective power of the Supermind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll-powerful, it imposes itself on all in the<\/font><\/p>\n

certitude of its knowledge.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nLarge single open cup-shaped flower with a large<\/font><\/p>\n

deep pink centre shading to <\/b>light orange towards<\/font><\/p>\n

the outer edges of the petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n572 Supramental beauty in the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIts promise is charming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized single light golden orange flower with orange veins and a deep red centre. Another
\nform is a large single deep salmon pink flower
\nchanging to cream yellow at the edges of the
\npetals, with a deep red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n573 Beauty of Supramental youth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nExquisite in its freshness, powerful in its<\/font><\/p>\n

undeniable beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized single flower with recurved<\/font> 
\nsoft salmon orange petals specked with pale<\/font> 
\nyellow, reddish veins and a red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n574 Beauty of Supramental Love<\/b>
\n(Flower of Auroville)<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt invites us to learn to live at its height.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nLarge single salmon pink flower with broadly<\/font><\/p>\n

overlapping rounded petals, a small pink centre<\/font><\/p>\n

and a pale pink aura. Another form is medium<\/font><\/p>\n

to large with each petal delicately shaded yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

and a pale pink aura.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n575 Beauty of tomorrow<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe beauty that will express the Divine Power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single flowers in light or bright orange<\/font><\/p>\n

shades, with or without a variously coloured, but<\/font><\/p>\n

\t\tnot white, centre; the flowers open
\n<\/b>pinkish orange and change into yellow orange during <\/b> the day.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-422<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n576 Beauty of tomorrow manifesting<\/b> the Divine<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA beauty that exists only by and for the <\/b>Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChina<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single flowers in shades of orange, with<\/font><\/p>\n

a striking white centre and often with a pale<\/font><\/p>\n

pink aura.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n577 Power of spiritual beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(Spiritual beauty of Auroville)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpiritual beauty has a contagious power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font>   
\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   <\/p>\n

\nLarge single flower with soft crinkled intense<\/font><\/p>\n

salmon orange petals varying to golden yellow,<\/font><\/p>\n

and a shiny maroon or deep magenta centre<\/font><\/p>\n

with a silver grey aura.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n578 Victorious beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen it has removed the ugliness of life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Grace Goo’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font>   
\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-<\/font><\/p>\n

China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single flower with crinkled petals in<\/font><\/p>\n

golden ochre to mustard with a very deep red<\/font><\/p>\n

or vermilion centre and a silver grey or pale<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender aura.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n579 Victorious love<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSure of itself, fearless, <\/b>generous and smiling.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus mutabilis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCotton rose, Confederate <\/b>rose mallow<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge double glowing pink flower with <\/b>soft<\/font><\/p>\n

delicate petals; this is a variety of <\/b>Divine Grace<\/font><\/p>\n

(566) that does not change colour.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n580 Eternal youth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is a gift the Divine gives to us when we unite<\/font><\/p>\n

with Him.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus hirtus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus<\/font>    
\nSmall single salmon orange saucer-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with five rounded overlapping petals and a nearly<\/font><\/p>\n

horizontal staminal column with yellow anthers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n581 Eternal smile<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA gift that only the Divine can give.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus micranthus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus<\/font>   
\nVery small delicate single white flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five separated slightly twisted petals <\/b>and a<\/font><\/p>\n

nearly horizontal staminal column with pale<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow anthers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n582 Ideal of the new creation<\/b>
\n(Ideal of Auroville)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe ideal should be progressive so that it can<\/font> 
\nbe realised in the future.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China    Medium-sized single cup-shaped flower with
\ndelicately or heavily crinkled petals of violet
\nmauve with nearly white edges and an intense pale mauve or violet centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n583 Beauty of the new creation<\/b>
\n(Beauty of Auroville)<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe new creation strives to better manifest<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Debbie Ann<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nLarge single crimson pink flower with soft<\/font><\/p>\n

heavily crinkled petals that shade to pale pink<\/font><\/p>\n

on the edges and a dark red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n584 Charm of the new creation<\/b>
\n(Charm of Auroville)<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe new creation is attractive to aril those who<\/font><\/p>\n

\nwant to progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nLarge single light pink flower with crinkled<\/font><\/p>\n

petals and a centre that varies from white<\/font><\/p>\n

through dark pink.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n585 Blossoming of the new creation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(Blossoming of Auroville)<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe more we concentrate on the goal, the more
\nit blossoms forth and becomes precise. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.
\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-China<\/font>    
\nLarge semi-double flower of the cup-and-saucer
\ntype with rounded outer petals and a tufted
\ncentre, in bright orange or bright yellow with
\na fire red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-423<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n586 Concentration of the new creation
\n(Concentration of Auroville)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConcentration on a precise goal is helpful<\/font><\/p>\n

to development.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized single cup-shaped flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

thick crinkled yellow petals with orange blotches<\/font><\/p>\n

and red orange at the edges, and a light yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n587 Progress of the new creation
\n(Progress of Auroville)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nEach must find the activity favourable <\/b>to<\/font><\/p>\n

his progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSturdy medium-sized single cup-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a frilled yellow border and a firelike reddish<\/font><\/p>\n

orange centre that radiates out over much of <\/b>the<\/font><\/p>\n

petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n588 Manifold power of the new creation
\n(Manifold power of Auroville)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe new creation will be rich in possibilities.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Splash’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium to large single bright red <\/b> or orange<\/font><\/p>\n

red flowers with firm thick velvety petals splashed<\/font><\/p>\n

with white as if with irregular brush-strokes;<\/font><\/p>\n

the edges of the petals shaded cream yellow
\nto light gold.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n589 Firmness of the new creation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Firmness of Auroville)<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe new creation wants to be steadfast in
\nits manifestation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.
\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single yellow flower intricately veined with
\norange, the small veins gradually fading to yellow,
\nwith a striking deep red or bright pink pinwheel
\ncentre and a radiating pink aura. Another form is
\na large single yellow flower speckled orange with
\norange on the edge of each petal and a large
\ntricoloured pinwheel centre that is bright red 
\nshading to grey lavender, then to rose; the mature
\nflower loses its orange colour and turns solid
\ngolden yellow while the centre remains the same.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n590 Usefulness of the new creation
\n(Usefulness of Auroville)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA creation that aims at teaching men to surpass<\/font><\/p>\n

themselves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium to large solid single deep pink flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with flat rounded petals and a reddish pink<\/font><\/p>\n

center.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n591 Realisation of the new creation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Realisation of Auroville)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is for this that we must prepare.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Vasco’ <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nLarge single lemon yellow flower with a white<\/font><\/p>\n

centre. Another form is a large bright yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a white centre tinged pink.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n592 Power of consciousness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll the powers of controlling and governing the<\/font><\/p>\n

lower movements of the inconscient nature.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDouble flowers in all sizes with colours that range<\/font><\/p>\n

from raspberry pink through red to crimson.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n593 Consciousness one with the Divine
\nConsciousness<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmiling and happy, it no longer knows any<\/font><\/p>\n

shadows.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge double flower with light pink petals<\/font><\/p>\n

shading to deeper pink towards the dark red<\/font><\/p>\n

centre and fading to cream at the outer edges.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n594 Will in course of uniting itself with
\nthe Divine Will<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOn the way to perfection.
\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized double cream white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-424<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n595 Will one with the Divine Will<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA condition that triumphs over all obstacles.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus syriacus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub althaea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized double white flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

soft petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: Will is the power of<\/font><\/p>\n

consciousness turned towards effectuation.<\/font><\/p>\n

The Divine Will is the will expressing the<\/font><\/p>\n

highest Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n596 Faith<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nYou flame up and triumph.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized double flower, variegated in<\/font><\/p>\n

red and white.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n597 Individual power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLimited in its capacity <\/b>and action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Viceroy <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nSmall single intense magenta flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n598 Enlightened individual power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLimited in its action, but <\/b> of a very high capacity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, <\/b>Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>   
\nSmall single coral pink flower with deeper pink<\/font><\/p>\n

veins and an intense red centre; the backs of the<\/font><\/p>\n

petals are edged in cream.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n599 Power of the psychic consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPsychic power organises the activities of the<\/font><\/p>\n

\nnature to make them progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. Alipore Beauty’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large double bright rose pink flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with ruffled petals and a deep red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n600 Psychic power in existence<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, imperious, irresistible in its<\/font><\/p>\n

\nunderstanding sweetness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized single light pink flower that has<\/font><\/p>\n

slightly separated petals with wavy edges and a<\/font><\/p>\n

small deep red centre surrounded by a light red<\/font><\/p>\n

aura. Another form is a medium-sized single<\/font><\/p>\n

pink pendulous flower that has widely separated<\/font><\/p>\n

petals with deeply scalloped edges and a deep <\/b>red<\/font><\/p>\n

centre; the leaves are three-lobed. A third form<\/font><\/p>\n

is a medium-sized single lilac pink flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

more deeply shaded veins and centre, and slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

separated petals having one edge striped with<\/font><\/p>\n

white on the reverse.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n601 Mentalised power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPower made utilisable.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus. Rose<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall, medium or large single lemon yello1<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with strikingly contrasting bright r<\/font><\/p>\n

or maroon centre. (The flower originally r<\/font><\/p>\n

Mentalised power is that of the Okra or La<\/font><\/p>\n

ringer plant, formerly Hibiscus esculentus<\/i> bi<\/font><\/p>\n

placed in the genus Abelmoschus<\/i> (see 702).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nthe ornamental Hibiscus of the same colour
\nwas<\/font><\/p>\n

included in this significance.)<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n602 Power in the converted mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen the mind turns towards the Divine,<\/font><\/p>\n

\nit becomes a powerful instrument.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single bright ochre yellow flower wit<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n603 Power in the higher vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA power that wants to be at the service <\/b>of<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus syriacus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRose of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub althaea<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized single funnel-shaped lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

flower changing to blue, with a magenta<\/font><\/p>\n

centre and white anthers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

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\n

\n604 Ananda in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMay it be welcome, even if it manifests itself<\/font><\/p>\n

rarely.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall delicate single flower with soft slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled cream petals, a deep red centre and<\/font><\/p>\n

a pure white aura.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n605 Sweetness of power surrendered to the Divine
\n(Sweetness of Auroville)<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nSweetness itself becomes powerful when it is<\/font><\/p>\n

at the service of the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single light gold to apricot yellow flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with crinkled petals and a striking <\/b>white to<\/font><\/p>\n

light pink pinwheel centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n606 Light of purified power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIrresistibly simple in its power <\/b>consecrated solely<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Waimaea’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large mildly fragrant single flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with long slender milk white petals that are<\/font><\/p>\n

separated and recurved, and bright orange<\/font><\/p>\n

anthers.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n607 Power of integral purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe power of accepting only the divine influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall or large single white flower with long<\/font><\/p>\n

separated petals and a bright red or vermilion<\/font><\/p>\n

centre. Another form is also white with long<\/font><\/p>\n

separated petals but is medium-sized and has<\/font><\/p>\n

a bright red pinwheel centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n608 Power of harmony<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSimple, noble, dignified, powerful and charming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium to large single flowers with bright<\/font><\/p>\n

golden yellow or light yellow petals, either<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled or smooth, and a centre that may be<\/font><\/p>\n

pink, light or deep red, or light orange.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n609 Aesthetic power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeauty is a great power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single reddish pink flower with a dark<\/font><\/p>\n

red centre and smooth separated petals, each<\/font><\/p>\n

petal splashed with white on one lower edge.<\/font><\/p>\n

Another form is smaller.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n610 Dynamic power<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized single flowers in shades ranging<\/font><\/p>\n

from light to medium red, petals separate<\/font><\/p>\n

recurved with toothed edges.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n611 Controlled power<\/font><\/p>\n

(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Dream’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, <\/b>Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized semi-double grey lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

with deeper shading on the outer petals a<\/font><\/p>\n

stigmas.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n612 Power of action<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe power resulting from true surrender<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single bright cardinal red flower with
\nfirm<\/font><\/p>\n

petals, with or without a reddish purple c<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n613 Power of effort<\/font><\/p>\n

(Effort of Auroville)<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEffort well-directed overcomes all obstacle<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. <\/b>‘Sebactini’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-of-China<\/font>    
\nLarge single grey lavender to deep lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

with delicate petals and a magenta purple
\ncentre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font>Page-426<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n614 Power of perseverance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b>(Continued perseverance and action)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPerseverance overcomes <\/b>all obstacles.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single orange to red orange flower often<\/font><\/p>\n

tinged rose at the edges of the smooth or slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled petals and a deep red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n615 Power of progress<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nProgress is the sign of the divine influence<\/font><\/p>\n

in creation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single pink to light red or reddish orange<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with smooth petals <\/b> that are often crimson<\/font><\/p>\n

pink at the edges and a white centre shading <\/b>to<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender pink. Another form is pinkish orange<\/font><\/p>\n

with a white centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n616 Power to progress<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrecious because it is rare, it must be cultivated<\/font><\/p>\n

with care.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Sweetheart’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall to medium-sized single cream white<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a large prominent deep pink centre<\/font><\/p>\n

and veins which extend towards the edges of the<\/font><\/p>\n

petals, and orange stigma pads.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n617 Power of success<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b>(Success of Auroville)<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe power of those who know how to continue<\/font><\/p>\n

their effort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘White Pink Centre’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge single cream white flower with crinkled<\/font><\/p>\n

petals and a deep rose pink or magenta pinwheel<\/font><\/p>\n

centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n618 Power of realisation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWith realisation all obstacles will be overcome.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge sturdy single bright orange red flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with firm crinkled petals. Another form is<\/font><\/p>\n

a medium to large single flower with slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

recurved reddish orange petals with yellow orange<\/font><\/p>\n

beginning at the edges and gradually spreading<\/font><\/p>\n

towards the centre as the flower ages, and a grey<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender centre shading to deep lavender pink.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n619 Power of the future<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo be capable of working for the future.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L. ‘Comet’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, <\/b>Rose-<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font><\/p>\n

Large striking <\/b> single deep red or deep magenta<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a satiny sheen.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n620 Power in the service of the future<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWithout haste, but sure of its success.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHibiscus rosa-sinensis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus. Rose<\/font><\/p>\n

of-China<\/font>    
\nVery large single bright magenta flower with <\/font><\/p>\n

 firm crinkled slightly recurved petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter 9<\/font> <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPlanes of Consciousness<\/font>
\n<\/font>and Parts of the Being<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n621 Complexity of the centres<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nResponds to several influences at a time.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>    
\nLarge showy flowers with three soft round’<\/font><\/p>\n

irregular petals in shades of white, yellow,<\/font><\/p>\n

and pink, including several multicoloured<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal clusters on sturdy stems<\/font><\/p>\n

erect perennial rhizomatous herb with lush<\/font><\/p>\n

foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n622 Physical centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOccupied mainly with material things, it 1<\/font><\/p>\n

to have an ordered life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>  
\nOrange red flower.<\/font>    
\nFurther description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n623 Connection between the Supermind
\nand the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPhysical centre open and full of the Supramental<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight. On the way to transformation, generous<\/font><\/p>\n

and powerful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> <\/b>L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>    
\nAll bicoloured orange and red flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font>Page-427<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n624 Connection between the Light and
\nthe physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhysical centre touched by the Light. Awakens<\/font><\/p>\n

to the necessity of growth and blossoming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>  
\nAll bicoloured yellow and red flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n625 Ananda in the physical body<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPurified of all desire and repulsion, with perfect<\/font><\/p>\n

equality and surrender, the physical body is ready<\/font><\/p>\n

to enjoy the Divine Ananda.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>   
\nCream white flower with a red centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n626 Vital centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPassionate and strong, it needs to be controlled.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>   
\nDark red flower.Further description see Complexity of the<\/font>
\ncentres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n627 Emotional centre<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVibrant and sensitive, <\/b>it needs to be controlled.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>   
\nDeep rose pink flower.<\/font>  
\nFurther description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n628 Psychic centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and <\/b>calm, it is meant to govern the<\/font><\/p>\n

human being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>  
\nPredominantly salmon pink flowers <\/b>marked<\/font><\/p>\n

with any other colour.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: <\/b>Supramental light in the psychic<\/font><\/p>\n

centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n629 Illumined mind centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn the peace that comes <\/b>from the perfect Light.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>   
\nPale yellow <\/b>flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n630 Intuitive mind centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe activity of correct perception.
\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight or dark yellow flowers with a few red<\/font><\/p>\n

specks towards the centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

Early names: Connection between the intuitive<\/font><\/p>\n

mind and the physical; Intuitive mind man<\/font><\/p>\n

in the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n631 Future supramental centre<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThat which is involved in Nature will evolve<\/font><\/p>\n

and become manifest.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> <\/b> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPredominantly orange flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n632 Ananda in the centres<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThis will be one of the benefits resulting fro<\/font><\/p>\n

the physical conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna Xgeneralis<\/i> L.H. Bail.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCannaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanna lily<\/font>   
\nCream white flower with pink specks.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Complexity of the<\/font><\/p>\n

centres (621).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n633 Supramental influence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable and rapid in its action.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMacfadyena unguis-cati<\/i> (L.) A. Gentry.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCat’s claw. Cat’s claw trumpet, Funnel creeper   Anikab<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized deep golden yellow delicately  scented campanulate-funnelform flower with a flattened corolla tube and a broad oblique limb divided into five rounded lobes;
\nusually borne in axillary pairs. A vigorous vine with tendrils that grasp like a cat’s claw.<\/font> <\/p>\n

\n <\/font>Page-428<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n634 Supramental action<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn action that is not exclusive
\n<\/b>but total. <\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarringtonia asiatica<\/i> (L.) Kurz.
\nLecythidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant white four-petalled flower filled with numerous stamens tinged
\nwith purplish pink; borne on short erect
\nracemes; the flower opens in the evening and
\nfades in the morning. A small tree with very
\nlarge glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n635 Supramental artistic genius<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt blossoms in the light and knows <\/b>how to<\/font><\/p>\n

manifest it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelianthus<\/i> <\/b>L. sp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSunflower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge dark brownish red flower with a golden<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow glow at the tips and backs of the ray<\/font><\/p>\n

florets, and a dark brown central disc flecked<\/font><\/p>\n

with yellow; borne singly or in clusters. An<\/font><\/p>\n

annual or perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n636 Beginning of the Supramental realisation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOf charming beauty it is the herald of victory. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nButea monosperma<\/i> (Lam.) Taub. [B. frondosa<\/i>Roxb. ex Willd.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nFlame of the forest, Dhak, Palas
\nMedium-sized glowing orange pubescent flower with one central inflated beaklike petal, two smaller lateral recurved pointed petals and a broad
\nrecurved pointed lower petal; borne in clusters
\nalong the branches. A small to medium-sized
\ntree, usually with a crooked trunk and branches.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n637 Supramental manifestation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt will be welcome.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScadoxus multiflorus<\/i> (Martyn) <\/b>Raf. [Haemanthns<\/i> multiflorus<\/i> Martyn.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlood lily<\/font>     
\nVery large striking ball-like head composed <\/b>of<\/font><\/p>\n

numerous stalked flowers with six narrow <\/b>coral<\/font><\/p>\n

pink petals and prominent light red stamens;<\/font><\/p>\n

\nborne on a thick scape before the leaves appear.
\nA bulbous plant with fleshy green leaves spotted
\nreddish at the base.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n638 Supramental immortality upon earth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis still remains to be realised.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHelichrysum bracteatum<\/i> (Vent.) Andrews.
\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrawflower, Golden everlasting. Yellow paper
\ndaisy<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall everlasting compositae flower with several
\nrows of stiff papery ray florets and a large
\nbuttonlike tuft of golden disc florets; in yellow,
\norange, red or white; borne singly or in few-
\nflowered terminal clusters. A perennial herb
\nusually grown as an annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n639 Success in supramental work<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of patient labour and perfect<\/font><\/p>\n

\nconsecration.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCochlospermum religiosum<\/i> (L.) Alston. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBixaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSilk-cotton tree. Yellow silk-cotton tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized golden yellow saucer-shaped flower
\nwith five petals and a prominent centre
\nof numerous curving yellow stamens shaded 
\nred at the base; borne in few-flowered panicles .
\nA small tree with deeply lobed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n640 Realisation of supramental riches<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan manifest only after the transformation of human consciousness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPterospermum acerifolium<\/i> (L.) Willd.
\nSterculiaceae
\nMaple-leaved bayur<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge fragrant white flower with five long
\nnarrow twisting petals and prominent fleshy
\ncream white sepals that are hairy within a
\nyellow brown without; borne singly or in flowered cymes from the leaf axils. A
\nmedium
\nto large ornamental tree with very large leaves,
\ngreen above and silvery white beneath.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n641 Supramental sun<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWe aspire that its rays may illumine and<\/font><\/p>\n

transform us.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnthocephalus cadamba<\/i> (Roxb.) Miq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKadam tree<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized fragrant deep golden yellow<\/font> 
\nof flowers, studded overall with exserted
\nwhite  stigmas that create a pincushion effect; th<\/font>e
\nare solitary or in pairs and pendulous. A<\/font> 
\nfast-growing but short-lived spreading tree<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n642 Supramental rain<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHappy are those who receive it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPyrostegia venusta<\/i> (Ker-Gawl.) Miers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlame vine, Flame flower. Flaming trump<\/font>    
\nMedium-sized bright orange flattened tubular
\nflowers with three acutely recurved lobes and
\na rear lobe that is erect and partially split from
\nthe tip; borne in massive cascading clusters.
\nAn ornamental vine of moderate growth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font>Page-429<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n643 Supramental bird<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt remains where it has descended.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrelitzia reginae<\/i> Banks ex <\/b>Dryand.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMusaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBird of paradise, Crane flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge spectacular orange yellow flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a dark blue "tongue" that emerges from a<\/font><\/p>\n

folded bract, the whole inflorescence resembling<\/font><\/p>\n

the head of a crested bird; borne on long sturdy<\/font><\/p>\n

stalks. A rhizomatous clumping perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with leaves that are similar to those of<\/font><\/p>\n

the banana plant.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n644 Spiritual aspiration<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nRises like an arrow, <\/b>without caring for obstacles<\/font><\/p>\n

or laggards.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTerminalia catappa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

Combretaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTropical almond, Indian almond, Kamani,<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrobalan<\/font>    
\nTiny white starlike flowers with numerous<\/font><\/p>\n

short stamens; borne in long thin dense<\/font><\/p>\n

racemes resembling catkins. A large tree<\/font><\/p>\n

with thick leathery obovate <\/b> leaves that often<\/font><\/p>\n

turn red before falling.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n645 Aspiration for spirituality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nConscious of the advantages of spiritualisation.
\nSalvia<\/i> L. spp.
\nLabiatae
\nSage, Ramona<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall tubular bilabiate flowers in white and
\nshades of blue, pink, purple and red; borne
\nin erect spikes or curving racemes. A herb,
\nsubshrub or shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n646 The vital consenting to be spiritualised<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA great victory over the lower nature.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSalvia leucantha<\/i> Cav. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMexican bush sage<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall velvety white to pale mauve tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

bilabiate flower half enclosed by a very soft<\/font><\/p>\n

velvety purple calyx; borne in tiers on long<\/font><\/p>\n

arching racemes. A subshrub with a silvery<\/font><\/p>\n

pubescence on the stems and backs of the<\/font><\/p>\n

lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n647 Matter consenting to be spiritualised<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe beginning of wisdom.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSalvia splendens<\/i> F. Sell. ex Roem. & Schult.
\nLabiatae
\nScarlet sage<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright red softly pubescent narrow tubular
\nflower with the tube divided into four irregular
\nshallow lobes, emerging from a conspicuous
\ncrinkled bright red pubescent calyx; borne in
\nlarge very dense three-sided terminal racemes
\nwith bright red pubescent stems. A long-blooming perennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n648 Spiritual ascension<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nFearless, regular and <\/b>uninterrupted.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCitharexylum<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFiddle-wood, Zitherwood<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny highly fragrant white five-petalled flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

in slender pendulous racemes. A small to medium-sized tree with four-angled stems
\nand opposite leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n649 Spiritual atmosphere<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLight, fluid, clear and transparent, and s<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAzadirachta indica<\/i> A. Juss.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMeliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNeem, Margosa<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny fragrant white star-shaped flowers with a narrow corona; borne in airy panicles.<\/font>
\nA medium-sized tree with dense foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n650 Aspiration for spiritual intensity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBold, elegant, obstinate.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrthosiphon stamineus<\/i> Benth.
\nLabiatae
\nCat’s whiskers<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall rose purple salverform flower with a very thin corolla tube, two irregular
\nopposite lobes, one spreading and one
\nnarrow, and long graceful exserted upward curving stamens; borne in elongated terminal racemes. A weak-stemmed perennial he
\nwith dark green serrated leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n651 Spiritual intensity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is an intensity without violence. The
\nardour<\/font><\/p>\n

it gives you is expressed without grand gesture<\/font><\/p>\n

and big words.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrthosiphon stamineus<\/i> Benth. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCat’s whiskers<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower with pale lavender at the t<\/font><\/p>\n

the stamens.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Aspiration for<\/font><\/p>\n

spiritual intensity (650).<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font>Page-430<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n652 Spiritual success<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSpiritual success is <\/b>conscious union with<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHiptage benghalensis<\/i> <\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

L. <\/font><\/p>\n

Kurz<\/font>.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall fragrant white flower with prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

curved stamens and pistil, and five irregularly<\/font><\/p>\n

folded, twisted and fringed petals; the central<\/font><\/p>\n

petals are blotched with yellow; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

compact terminal clusters. A rampant vine<\/font><\/p>\n

that can be pruned into a large shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n653 Spiritual beauty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nImmaculate whiteness, sweetness <\/b>and purity,<\/font><\/p>\n

you seem to come from another world.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeontopodium alpinum<\/i> Cass. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEdelweiss<\/font>    
\nSmall tight terminal clusters of white or<\/font><\/p>\n

yellowish white starlike flowers with a tufted<\/font><\/p>\n

centre surrounded by greyish white petal-like<\/font><\/p>\n

bracts. A low woolly perennial herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

greyish leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n654 Spiritual happiness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCalm and smiling, nothing can disturb it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPelargonium<\/i> L’Herit. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGeraniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGeranium, Storksbill<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall to medium-sized single flowers with five<\/font><\/p>\n

sepals and five petals, the upper pair usually<\/font><\/p>\n

larger; in white and shades of red, pink <\/b>and<\/font><\/p>\n

purple, also in many double forms; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

umbels above the foliage. A perennial herb<\/font><\/p>\n

or shrub with aromatic leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n655 Power of spirituality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTrue spirituality transforms <\/b>life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSansevieria<\/i> Thunb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBowstring hemp, Snake plant. Mother-in-law’s<\/font><\/p>\n

tongue<\/font><\/p>\n

Small white to dusty white scented tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with a narrow corolla tube, six narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

recurved lobes and six erect exserted stamens;<\/font>
\nborne in dense clusters on a very long stalk. A perennial herb with thick cylindrical leaves
\nmarked with very thin dark green stripes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n656 Joy of spirituality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe reward of sincere effort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSansevieria<\/i> Thunb. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgavaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBowstring hemp, Snake plant, Mother-in-law’s<\/font><\/p>\n

tongue<\/font><\/p>\n

Flowers are borne in small clusters sparsely<\/font><\/p>\n

arranged along the erect stalks. A perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with flat swordlike leaves strikingly<\/font><\/p>\n

mottled with contrasting shades of green.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Power of<\/font><\/p>\n

spirituality (655).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n657 Spiritual perfume<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt has an extraordinary power of attraction.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPandanus tectorius<\/i> Parkins.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPandanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPandanus palm. Thatch screw pine<\/font>   
\nHighly fragrant tiny woolly cream yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers borne on very dense spikes that are<\/font><\/p>\n

enclosed in folded leaflike triangular sheaths<\/font><\/p>\n

with sharp barbed thorns on the margins, the<\/font><\/p>\n

whole resembling an ear of corn. A large shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

with aerial prop roots and stiff spiny leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n658 Psychic work<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA work governed by harmony.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCassia javanica<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPink shower, Rainbow shower<\/font>   
\nLarge round clusters of small fragrant five-<\/font><\/p>\n

petalled flowers with curving exserted star<\/font><\/p>\n

that open deep pink and fade to white wit<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in large dense rounded clusters. A
\nloving<\/font> spreading tree, exceptionally beautiful when
\nin <\/font> bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n659 Psychic tranquillity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBy its very nature the psychic is tranquil.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVallaris solanacea<\/i> (Roth.) Kuntze.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall fragrant white open campanulate flower with the edge of the corolla crimped and
\nwavy; borne in many-flowered cymes. A dense vigorous  vine with light green leaves and milky sap<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n660 Psychic peace<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is spontaneous and does not make a fuss <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHolarrhena pubescens<\/i> (Buch.-Ham.) Walli
\nG. Don. [H. antidysenterica<\/i> Wallich ex A,
\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEaster tree, Conessi, Kurchi, Jasmine tree
\nSmall fragrant white salverform flower wit
\nfive oblong, slightly recurved lobes; borne
\nmany-flowered cymes. A small deciduous<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n661 Psychic influence in the emotions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for beginning sadhana.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJusticia oblongata<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClusters of small narrow rose pink bilabiate<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers, the lower <\/b> lip divided into three<\/font>
\nelongated lobes with a tiny white pattern
\non the central lobe. A small subshrub with
\nopposite oblong-lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-431<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n662 Thirst for perfection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConstant and manifold aspiration.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJusticia brandegeana<\/i> Wassh. & L.B. Sm.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrimp plant, Mexican shrimp plant. Shrimp<\/font><\/p>\n

bush, False hop<\/font><\/p>\n

Small white flattened tubular two-lipped flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

spotted with purple on the lower lip emerging<\/font><\/p>\n

from broad showy russet bracts; in drooping<\/font><\/p>\n

terminal spikes. An evergreen subshrub with<\/font><\/p>\n

weak stems. Another form,\/. brandegeana<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

‘Yellow Queen’, has a yellow green bract.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n663 Organisation of the being around
\nthe psychic<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first stage of <\/b>transformation.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbago indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall pinkish red salverform flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded lobes and a thin corolla tube, set in a<\/font>
\ndark red tubular calyx covered with hairs; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in spikelike racemes. A semi-scandent evergreen<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n664 Psychological perfection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThere is not one psychological perfection <\/b>but<\/font><\/p>\n

five, like the five petals of the flower: sincerity,<\/font>
\nfaith, devotion, aspiration and surrender.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumeria rubra<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrangipani, Temple tree. Nosegay, West Indian<\/font> 
\njasmine. Pagoda tree<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized fragrant five-petalled flowers  borne in large terminal clusters on small to
\nmedium-sized trees with stiff leathery leaves,
\nthick weak branches and milky sap.
\nPsychological perfection is the general significance
\ngiven for all Plumerias and also for two specific
\nflowers, one predominantly yellow with a white
\nedge, and the other a very fragrant white flower
\nwith five rounded petals and a large yellow centre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n665 Psychological perfection on the way
\nto fulfilment<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe state of those who take up the Yoga seriously.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumeria rubra<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrangipani, Temple tree. Nosegay, West Indian<\/font><\/p>\n

jasmine. Pagoda tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized fragrant multicoloured flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

predominantly deep rose to purplish red often<\/font><\/p>\n

shaded with deep yellow to orange. A small<\/font><\/p>\n

tree with broad stiff obovate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n666 Psychological perfection in Matter<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumeria rubra forma tricolor<\/i> (Ruiz & Pav.) <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWoodson.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrangipani, Temple tree. Nosegay, West Indian<\/font><\/p>\n

jasmine. Pagoda tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized fragrant predominantly white<\/font><\/p>\n

flower edged with rose pink, with a rose pink<\/font><\/p>\n

band on the back of each petal and a tiny deep<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow centre. A small tree with broad stiff<\/font><\/p>\n

obovate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n667 Integral psychological perfection
\n<\/b>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the conditions indispensable for
\ntransformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumeria obtusa<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrangipani, Temple tree. Nosegay, West I:<\/font><\/p>\n

\njasmine. Pagoda tree<\/font>   
\nLarge fragrant white flower with five long^
\nslender widely separated petals and a small
\nyellow centre; borne in large terminal clusters
\nA shrub with large stiff oblong leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n668 Perfect psychological perfection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPsychological perfection in all the parts o<\/font>f
\nthe being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumeria obtusa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFrangipani, Temple tree, Nosegay, West I<\/font>   
\njasmine, Pagoda tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Large fragrant white flower with five obo<\/font><\/p>\n

slightly overlapping petals and a small ye<\/font><\/p>\n

centre; borne in large terminal clusters, i<\/i><\/font>  
\nshrub with broad stiff obovate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n669 Perfect radiating psychology<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be obtained by acquiring the<\/font><\/p>\n

divine vision.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChonemorpha fragrans<\/i> (Moon) <\/b> Alston [C<\/font>  
\nmacrophylla<\/i> (Roxb.) G. Don.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge very fragrant cream white pinwheel-like<\/font><\/p>\n

salverform flower with a golden yellow o<\/font><\/p>\n

and a golden ray on each of the five separate<\/font><\/p>\n

pinwheel-like petals; borne in few-flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A rampant vine with large hairy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n670 Supramentalised psychological per<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA psychological perfection aspiring to be<\/font><\/p>\n

divinised.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMichelia champaca<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMagnoliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChampaca, Fragrant champaca
\nMedium-sized highly fragrant flower with
\ntwelve separated pointed petals of cream yellow
\nto golden orange; borne singly among the leaves.
\nA tall handsome evergreen tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-432<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n671 Mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIts true value depends on its surrender to
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThevetia peruviana<\/i> (Pers.) Schum. Apocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow oleander, Be-still tree, Lucky nut
\nMedium-sized fragrant yellow narrow funnel-
\nshaped flower with swirled petals; borne in
\nfew-flowered cymes. A large shrub or small
\ntree with glossy linear lanceolate leaves and
\nhighly poisonous fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n672 Purified mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMind ready to surrender to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThevetia peruviana<\/i> (Pers.) 1C Schum. ‘Alba<\/font><\/p>\n

Apocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow oleander, Be-still tree. Lucky nut<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.   Further description see Mind (671).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n673 Reason<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn excellent instrument when it is at the<\/font><\/p>\n

service of the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnabotrys hexapetalus<\/i> (L. f.) Bhand. [A<\/font><\/p>\n

odoratissimus<\/i> R. Br.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnonaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClimbing ilang-ilang<\/font> 
\n The small oval fragrant yellow fruit of Clear<\/font><\/p>\n

mind (674); borne singly or in clusters.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n674 Clear mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe first step on the way to conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nArtabotrys hexapetalus<\/i> (L. f.) <\/b>Bhand.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnonaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClimbing ilang-ilang<\/font> 
\nMedium-sized pendulous flower with six thick<\/font><\/p>\n

fleshy tapering petals and a fruitlike fragrance;<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers open greenish yellow and become yellow
\nwith age; borne singly or in clusters. A vigorous
\nclimbing shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n675 Attentive mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe mind attains its full utility when it knows<\/font><\/p>\n

how to listen to the higher inspiration.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCassia<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSenna, Shower tree<\/font>   
\nSmall yellow cup-shaped flowers <\/b> with five<\/font><\/p>\n

obovate petals; borne in axillary or terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. Shrubs or small to medium-sized trees.<\/font><\/p>\n

All yellow-flowered Cassias except Cassia alata<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

and Cassia fistula<\/i> are included in this significance.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n676 Awakening in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLet it turn to the Light and to the Light alone.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurners, ulmifolia<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurneraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWest Indian holly, Sage rose, Yellow alder<\/font><\/p>\n

Small yellow saucer-shaped flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

slightly separated rounded petals; borne <\/b>singly<\/font><\/p>\n

from the leaf axils. A subshrub with pubescent<\/font><\/p>\n

heavily serrated lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n677 Awakening of the physical mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt wants to know and opens itself wide in order<\/font><\/p>\n

to understand.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurnera. ulmifolia<\/i> var.<\/b> elegans<\/i> Urban.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTurneraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWest Indian holly, Sage rose, Yellow alder
\nMedium-sized cream white saucer-shaped
\nflower with five rounded petals crimped at
\nouter edge, a tiny maroon streaked centre <
\na yellow aura; borne singly from the leaf as
\nA perennial herb with serrate pubescent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n678 Aspiration for silence in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nToo noisy to be effective.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEranthemum pulchellum<\/i> Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue sage<\/font>   
\nSmall sky blue salverform flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded lobes; borne on a dense variegate<<\/font><\/p>\n

bracted spike. A colourful winter-flowering<\/font><\/p>\n

subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n679 Aspiration for silence in the physical<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDoes what it can, but cannot do much.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEranthemum pulchellum<\/i> Andr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue sage<\/font>   
\nBlue violet flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Aspiration for silence<\/font><\/p>\n

in the mind (678).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n680 Physical mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBecomes a good instrument of action where<\/font><\/p>\n

is content to be that alone.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTecoma Xsmithii<\/i> Will. Whats. [T. alata<\/i> <\/b>DC<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTrumpet bush<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall yellow trumpet-shaped flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

flattened corolla tube tinged with sienna c<\/font><\/p>\n

the upper side (more deeply tinged in the<\/font><\/p>\n

and a spreading limb divided into five rounded<\/font> 
\nlobes; borne in terminal clusters. An erect
\nshrub with small serrate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-433<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n681 Higher mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIts superiority lies in its capacity to open to
\nthe Divine Light.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTecoma stans<\/i> (L.) Juss. ex HBK.
\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow bells, Yellow elder
\nSmall very fragrant bright yellow trumpet-
\nshaped salverform flower in showy clusters.
\nA floriferous shrub or small tree.
\nEarly name: Supramental victory<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n682 Voice of the higher mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIn quest of Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnemopaegma carrerense<\/i> <\/b>Armitage.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized salverform flower with a wide<\/font><\/p>\n

flattened yellow corolla tube and a small five-<\/font><\/p>\n

lobed cream white limb; usually borne in pairs<\/font><\/p>\n

on axillary stems. A vigorous vine with glossy<\/font><\/p>\n

wavy bi- or trifoliate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Supramental voice<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n683 Conversion of the higher mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nReceives its inspiration from the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

Consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLycoris aurea<\/i> (L’Herit.) Herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGolden hurricane lily, Golden spider lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized bright golden yellow funnelform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a short tube opening into curved<\/font><\/p>\n

lobes and long exserted stamens creating a spidery appearance; borne in umbels on a solid scape.<\/font>
\nA bulbous herb that flowers in a leafless state.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n684 Work of the enlightened mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is very powerful in leading the being to the
\nDivine. Can be very useful for progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrataeva adansonii<\/i> DC. ssp. odora [C. nurvala
\n<\/i>Ham.; C. religiosa<\/i> Auct. non Forst.]
\nCapparidaceae
\nCaper tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant flowers, opening white
\nand turning cream with age, composed of numerous long stamens surrounded on one side by four
\noval petals; clustered in short racemes along the
\nleafless branches. A small to medium-sized
\ndeciduous tree, very attractive when in bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n685 Perfect working of the mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan take place when the mind is determined<\/font><\/p>\n

exclusively to fulfil its role.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTrachymene coerulea<\/i> Graham.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nUmbelliferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue lace flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny blue or light lavender blue flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

unequal petals; borne in small dense umbels.<\/font><\/p>\n

An annual herb with hairy leaves divided into<\/font><\/p>\n

linear segments.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n686 Aspiration of the mind for the Supramental
\nguidance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe mind feels that its complexity is powerless
\nand asks for a greater light to illumine it.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJusticia aurea<\/i> Schlechtend.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized yellow tubular flower with the
\ncorolla partly divided into two lips, emerging
\nfrom a conspicuous dark green bract; in dense
\nbrushlike terminal spikes. An erect narrow
\nshrub with four-sided stems.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n687 Response of the mind to the Supramental<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nRepresents an important step towards realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepias curassavica<\/i> L.
\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlood flower, Swallow wort, Matal, Indian root
\nTiny flowers with five yellow petals that curve
\nback towards the stalk and a prominent central
\ngolden crown; borne in terminal cymes.
\nA perennial herb with milky sap.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n688 Response of the physical mind to the
\nSupramental Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe physical mind eager to understand and<\/font><\/p>\n

be transformed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepias curassavica<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlood flower, Swallow wort, Matal, Indian root<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny flowers with five orange red petals that curve<\/font><\/p>\n

back towards the stalk and a prominent central<\/font><\/p>\n

orange crown; borne in terminal cymes. A perennial herb with milky sap.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n689 Supramentalised mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMind has become an instrument for
\ntransformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThevetia peruviana<\/i> (Pers.) Schum.
\nApocynaceae <\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow oleander. Be-still tree, Lucky nut
\nMedium-sized fragrant orange narrow funnel-
\nshaped flower with swirled petals; borne singly.
\nA large shrub or small tree with glossy linear
\nlanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n690 Mind of Light acting in Matter<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA powerful aid to progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCastanospermum australe<\/i> A. Cunn. & C. Fraser.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nMoreton Bay chestnut, Australian chestnut,
\nBlack bean<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall golden yellow to orange or reddish
\norange papilionaceous flower with long
\nexserted stamens; borne on short lateral
\nracemes on old wood. A medium-sized
\nevergreen tree with dark green foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-434<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n691 Kind mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe mind prepares itself for conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLuffa acutangula<\/i> (L.) Roxb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCucurbitaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAngled luffa, Sing-kwa, Ridge gourd, Sponge<\/font><\/p>\n

gourd<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized mildly fragrant light yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

salverform flower with five delicate separated<\/font><\/p>\n

petals; borne in clusters on long stems from the<\/font><\/p>\n

leaf axils. A vine which bears long prominently<\/font><\/p>\n

ribbed fruits that are edible when young and the<\/font><\/p>\n

source of luffa sponges when mature.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n692 Mental simplicity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDoes not like complications.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThymophylla tenuiloba<\/i> (DC.) Small. [Dysodia<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\ntenuiloba<\/i> (DC.) B.L. Robinson.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

Golden fleece, Dahlberg daisy<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny compositae flower with eight yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

ray florets and a yellow centre; borne singly<\/font><\/p>\n

among finely cut aromatic leaves. A low bushy annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n693 Mental goodwill<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes to show off a little, but is very useful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMussaenda luteola<\/i> Delile.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall lemon yellow or yellow funnel-shaped
\nflower with five petals embossed with a star; the
\nbase of the flower is surrounded by one to five
\nconspicuous sepals of various forms and sizes
\nin cream white, pink or red which form the
\nattractive part of the flower; borne in sparse
\nterminal clusters. An erect decorative shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n694 Mental honesty<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes not try to deceive others nor to<\/font><\/p>\n

deceive itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTristellateia australasiae<\/i> A. <\/b>Rich.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright yellow flower with five narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

separated petals and tiny red stamens; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in short racemes. An almost ever-blooming<\/font><\/p>\n

woody vine of moderate growth. <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n695 Honesty in the physical mind<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nPreliminary condition indispensable for<\/font><\/p>\n

transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGalphimia glauca<\/i> <\/b>Cav.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalpighiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall mildly fragrant yellow star-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with five widely separated spatulate petals; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in terminal racemes. A small to medium-sized<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub almost continually in bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n696 Mental sincerity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEssential condition for integral honesty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolidago<\/i> L. <\/b>spp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Compositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGoldenrod<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny yellow starlike flowers borne in tall<\/font> 
\nfeathery branching racemes. A vigorous<\/font><\/p>\n

rhizomatous perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early comment: The mental opened and
\nclimbing towards the light.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n697 Birth of true mental sincerity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWith its birth the mind will understand that it<\/font><\/p>\n

is only an intermediary and not an end in itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMelampodium paludosum<\/i> HBK.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall single yellow compositae flower with<\/font> 
\na dark brown centre; borne in leafy cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A long-blooming perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n698 Mental purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA mirror that does not distort.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTabernaemontana divaricata<\/i> (L.) R. Br. ex Roem.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n& Schult.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font> 
\nCrape jasmine, Crape gardenia, Pinwheel flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

East Indian rosebay<\/font><\/p>\n

Small single white salverform flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

rotate lobes resembling a pinwheel, and a yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

centre; borne in compound clusters. A large<\/font><\/p>\n

handsome almost ever-blooming shrub with<\/font><\/p>\n

glossy dark green leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n699 Integral mental purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSilent, attentive, receptive, concentrated on the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine \u2014 this is the path of purity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTabernaemontana divaricata<\/i> (L.) R. Br. ex <\/b>Roem.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

& Schult. ‘Flore-pleno’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font>   
\nCrape jasmine, Crape gardenia, Pinwheel flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

East Indian rosebay<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized slightly fragrant semi-double<\/font><\/p>\n

white salverform flower with curling slightly<\/font><\/p>\n

crinkled petal-like lobes. A medium-sized<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-435<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n700 Perfect mental purity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA spotless mirror turned constantly towards<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTabernaemontana divaricata<\/i> (L.) R. Br. ex <\/b>Roem.<\/b><\/font> 
\n& Schult. ‘Flore-pleno’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font>    
\nCrape jasmine. Crape gardenia, Pinwheel flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

East Indian rosebay<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized fragrant double white salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with heavily crinkled petal-like lobes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n701 Mental chastity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrecious and magnificent in its purity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOncoba spinosa<\/i> Forssk.<\/font> 
\nFlacourtiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant white saucer-shaped<\/font> 
\nflower with a large prominent centre of<\/font><\/p>\n

innumerable soft yellow stamens; borne <\/b>singly.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

A small tree with long sharp spines.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n702 Mentalised power<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbelmoschus esculentus<\/i> (L.) Moench.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOkra, Gumbo, Lady’s-finger<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized bright lemon yellow rotate flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with five soft overlapping petals, a dark red centre<\/font><\/p>\n

and prominent dark red stigmas; borne singly.<\/font><\/p>\n

A common garden vegetable in warm climates.<\/font><\/p>\n

A popular garden vegetable.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n703 Formative faculty in the mind<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is a natural and very spontaneous gift.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrotalaria juncea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily
\n<\/b>Papilionoideae)
\n<\/b>Sun hemp
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bright yellow papilionaceous flower;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal racemes. A shrub with
\ntrifoliate leaves and grooved striated stems
\ncommonly cultivated for its fibre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n704 Correct perception<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA perception that does not deform the Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCananga odorata<\/i> (Lam.) Hook. f. & T. Thorns.<\/font><\/p>\n

[Canangium odorata<\/i> (Lam.) King.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnnonaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIlang-ilang<\/font>  
\nLarge very fragrant greenish golden pendulous<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with six long narrow twisting petals; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in clusters along the branches. A medium-sized<\/font><\/p>\n

tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n705 Mental suggestions of organisation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbundant and clustered, a little dull.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAglaia odorata<\/i> Lour.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMeliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese rice flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery tiny yellow sweet-scented globose flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in axillary racemes. A large evergreen<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub that has glossy dark green pinnate leaves<\/font><\/p>\n

with five <\/b> to seven leaflets.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n706 Mental spirit of imitation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhat you cannot find for yourself, you imitate.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDendropthoe falcata<\/i> (L. f.) Etting.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLoranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized pale orange yellow narrow tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with exserted stamens tipped with bright<\/font><\/p>\n

red anthers and a corolla tube that ends in five<\/font><\/p>\n

narrow green recurved lobes resembling a star;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in axillary clusters along the branches of
\ntrees. A parasitic plant.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n707 Mental voice<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe mind must learn to express only what is<\/font><\/p>\n

\ndictated by the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGmelina philippensis<\/i> <\/b> Cham.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWild sage<\/font>    
\nPendulous racemes of small bright yellow tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers that expand to a wide throat with one<\/font><\/p>\n

extended and three recurved lobes which emerge<\/font><\/p>\n

from conspicuous purplish overlapping bracts. A<\/font><\/p>\n

large spiny scandent shrub with a rambling habit.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n708 Curiosity<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIf we want to be exceptional, let it be through
\nour qualities.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHolmskioldia sanguinea<\/i> Retz.
\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCup and saucer plant, Mandarins-hat, Chinese-
\nhat plant, Parasol flower<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall narrow tubular flowers in shades of yellow,
\nred and lavender arising from open parasol-like
\ncalyces; borne in clusters in short axillary racemes.
\nA straggling evergreen shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n709 Mental curiosity<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nShould be strictly controlled so as not to
\nbe dangerous.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHolmskioldia sanguinea<\/i>
\n<\/b>Retz.
\n<\/b>Verbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCup and saucer plant, Mandarins-hat, Chinese-
\nhat plant, Parasol flower
\nLemon yellow flower.
\nFurther description see Curiosity (708).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n710 Physical curiosity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIts value depends on its purpose.
\nHolmskioldia sanguinea<\/i> Retz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCup and saucer plant. Mandarins-hat, Chinese-
\nhat plant. Parasol flower
\nRed flower.
\nFurther description see Curiosity (708).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-436<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n711 Mental fantasy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDisorderly, it too often lacks coordination.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDelonix elata<\/i> (L.) Gamble.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized cream white flower with four
\nfrilled rounded petals, a smaller raised and curled
\nlemon yellow lip and ten very long conspicuous
\norange stamens; the flower fades to soft gold with
\nage; borne in terminal corymbs. A medium-sized
\nspreading tree with feathery foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n712 Imagination<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAbundant and varied, may be charming, but<\/font><\/p>\n

must not be substituted for the Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCassia fistula<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGolden-shower tree, Purging cassia, Indian<\/font><\/p>\n

laburnum. Pudding pipe tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized fragrant canary yellow flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

three upper and two lower ovate petals and<\/font><\/p>\n

prominent curved stamens and pistil; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

long pendulous racemes. A medium-sized tree<\/font><\/p>\n

that flowers in a leafless state, strikingly beautiful<\/font><\/p>\n

when in bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n713 Inventions<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAre useful only when they are controlled by
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCytisus scoparius<\/i> (L.) Link.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nCommon broom, Scotch broom
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall yellow to golden yellow papilionaceous
\nflowers borne on loose, leafy, terminal racemes.
\nNumerous species of deciduous or almost leafless
\nshrubs and small trees, some having an evergreen
\nappearance due to the fresh green colour of their
\nshoots and younger branches. Very attractive
\nwhen in bloom.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n714 Inventions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAre useful only when they are controlled by<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCytisus scoparius<\/i> (L.) Link. Andreanus’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGold finch broom, Normandy broom, Scotch<\/font><\/p>\n

broom<\/font><\/p>\n

Small yellow papilionaceous flower with dark<\/font><\/p>\n

crimson wings, borne singly or in pairs in the<\/font><\/p>\n

leaf axils. A large profusely flowering shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n715 Idea<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nEssential for all organisers, on its quality
\ndepends the quality of the organisation.
\nSenna alata<\/i> (L.) Roxb. [Cassia alata<\/i> L.j
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\nSeven golden candlesticks, Ringworm shrub,
\nEmpress candle plant, Christmas candle
\nTall erect candelabralike racemes of small bright ‘
\ngolden yellow flowers with five sharply incurved
\npetals; the open flowers appear at the base of the
\nraceme below compact buds covered with a soft
\nrubbery rusty gold sheath. A large open shrub
\nwith very large pinnate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n716 Fire in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn ardour that sets ideas ablaze.
\nCaesalpinia pulcherrima<\/i> (L.) Sw.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarbados pride, Paradise flower. Peacock flower,
\nBarbados flower fence<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall striking golden yellow flower with
\nfour equal petals, a smaller lip and very long
\nprominent stamens; borne in erect racemes.
\nA large somewhat prickly shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n717 Foresight<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nA perception that is under the divine influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSanchezia speciosa<\/i> J. Leonard.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized waxy golden yellow narrow <\/b>tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with the edge of the corolla tube recurved<\/font><\/p>\n

and two conspicuous exserted stamens; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in small clusters from dull reddish orange bracts<\/font><\/p>\n

on one side of erect terminal stalks. A shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

with somewhat fleshy stems and large leaves with<\/font><\/p>\n

prominent cream white veins and midrib.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n718 Prevision<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe power of projecting one’s consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

into the future.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum minahassae<\/i> Teysm. & Binnend.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSturdy medium-sized white flower with a long<\/font><\/p>\n

slender corolla tube and a star-shaped limb<\/font><\/p>\n

divided into five narrow lobes; the prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

green tubular calyces turn red when mature;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in few-flowered terminal clusters. A large
\nshrub with broadly ovate heavily textured leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n719 Seeking for clarity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes to say clearly what it says.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGazania<\/i> Gaertn. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTreasure flower<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized striking compositae flowers in<\/font>
\nwhite and shades of yellow, orange or scarlet with
\nbasal spots that form a dark band near the yellow
\ncentre; borne singly. A rhizomatous perennial
\nand, rarely, an annual herb that is attractive as
\na groundcover.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage437<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n720 Logic in thought<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes coherent discourse.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nProsopis glandulosa<\/i> Torr.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHoney mesquite<\/font>  
\nLong fragrant greenish yellow catkins borne on<\/font><\/p>\n

a short stalk along the branches. A large spiny<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub or small tree with feathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n721 Heroic thought<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo the conquest of the unknown, without fear<\/font><\/p>\n

of difficulty or incomprehension.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea horsfalliae<\/i> <\/b>Hook.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrincess vine<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized intense magenta salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a long waxy corolla tube, white anthers and<\/font><\/p>\n

a purple stigma; the limb is divided into five<\/font><\/p>\n

segments with a clearly impressed star in the<\/font><\/p>\n

centre; borne in loose clusters. A moderately<\/font><\/p>\n

large vine with palmately lobed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n722 Thoughts turned towards the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA certitude of beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nViola Xwittrockiana<\/i> Gams. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nViolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPansy, Ladies’ delight, Heart’s ease, Stepmother’s<\/font><\/p>\n

flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium to large soft velvety flower <\/b> with five<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded irregularly overlapping petals, the lower<\/font><\/p>\n

three usually having darker patches suggesting
\na face; in white and shades of yellow, cream,
\norange, pink, reddish brown, purple and blue;<\/font>
\nborne singly. A lovely low annual or short-lived
\nperennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n723 Integrally pure thoughts<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn effect of the Divine Grace.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nViola Xwittrockiana<\/i> <\/b> Gams.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nViolaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPansy, Ladies’ delight, Hearts ease. Stepmother’s<\/font><\/p>\n

flower<\/font>  Cream yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Thoughts turned towards<\/font><\/p>\n

the Divine (722).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n724 Sweetness of thought turned exclusively
\ntowards the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLovely, joyful, sweet and calm, sheltered from<\/font><\/p>\n

all conflicts.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font> 
\nSweetly fragrant single salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five separated lobes that are pink fading to pale<\/font><\/p>\n

pink on the edges and twisted suggesting a<\/font><\/p>\n

pinwheel, and a light yellow centre with a delicate<\/font><\/p>\n

fringed corona; borne in loose cymes. A prolific<\/font><\/p>\n

flowering shrub with stiff lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n725 Contemplation of the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOccupied exclusively with its joyful<\/font><\/p>\n

contemplation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMildly fragrant light pink flower with white<\/font><\/p>\n

on one edge of each petal.
\nFurther description see Sweetness of thought
\nturned exclusively towards the Divine (724).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n726 Quiet mind<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best way to learn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font> 
\nSingle white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sweetness of thought<\/font><\/p>\n

turned exclusively towards the Divine (724).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n727 Quietness established in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe essential condition for its transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font> 
\nSingle white flower with elongated petals.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sweetness of thought<\/font><\/p>\n

turned exclusively towards the Divine (724).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n728 Perfect quietness in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEssential condition for true progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font>  
\nDouble white flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sweetness of thought<\/font><\/p>\n

turned exclusively towards the Divine (724).’<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n729 Turning of wrong movements into<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b>right movements
\n<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA supreme goodwill always ready to be
\ntransformed.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L.
\nApocynaceae
\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSweetly fragrant single reddish pink flower.
\nFurther description see Sweetness of thought
\nturned exclusively towards the Divine (724).<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-438<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\n730 Surrender of all falsehood<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet us offer our falsehoods to the Divine so<\/font><\/p>\n

that He may change them into joyous truths.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerium oleander<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOleander, Rosebay<\/font> 
\nDouble bright rose pink flower with delicately<\/font><\/p>\n

ruffled petals; borne in dense cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sweetness of thought<\/font><\/p>\n

turned exclusively towards the Divine (724).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n731 The vital’s possibility of perfection<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe day the vital is converted it will have much<\/font><\/p>\n

to give.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus callianthw<\/i> Marais. [Acidanthera bicolor<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nHoechst.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIridaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPeacock orchid<\/font>    
\nFragrant medium-sized white flower with six<\/font><\/p>\n

graceful pointed petals, the lower three petals<\/font><\/p>\n

marked with a triangular maroon spot at the<\/font><\/p>\n

base; borne in loose spikes. A rhizomatous<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial herb with sword-shaped leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n732 Vital opening<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital is ready to receive the divine influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSantaea magnified<\/i> (T. Sprague & Steenis.) <\/b>Dug.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClusters of fragrant medium-sized rose purple<\/font><\/p>\n

trumpet-shaped salverform flowers with five<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded lobes, a flattened corolla tube and a<\/font><\/p>\n

white throat streaked with fine parallel lines. A scandent shrub with smooth leathery obovate
\n<\/font>leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n733 Vital consecration<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nDelightfully modest and fragrant, it smiles at life<\/font><\/p>\n

without wanting to draw attention to itself.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHeliotropium arborescens<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBoraginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHeliotrope, Cherry-pie<\/font>   
\nTiny fragrant starlike flowers in pale to deep<\/font><\/p>\n

purple, borne in dense terminal cymes. A bushy<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial herb with very hairy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n734 Attempt at vital goodwill
\n<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn attempt is a small thing but it can be
\na promise for the future.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJacaranda<\/i> Juss. spp.
\nBignoniaceae
\nGreen ebony<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized mildly fragrant lavender blue
\nsalverform flowers with a curved and flattened
\ncorolla tube, a limb divided into five irregular
\nlobes and a white patch on one side of the
\nthroat; borne in terminal panicles. A medium-
\nsized tree with a soft feathery foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n735 Consent of the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFriendly, smiling, always ready for action, with
\na great goodwill,
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrowallia<\/i> L. sp.
\nSolanaceae
\nBush violet<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall delicate salverform flower with an irregularly shaped five-lobed limb; in light blue shades
\nwith a tiny yellow spot in the centre; borne singly
\nin the leaf axils. An annual or perennial herb.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n736 Enthusiastic vital consent<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nHere all the resources of its enthusiasm <\/b>are<\/font><\/p>\n

placed at the service of its consent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrowallia<\/i> L. <\/b>sp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBush violet<\/font><\/p>\n

Pale lilac flower lined with white.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Consent of the vital (735).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n737 Correct movement in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAt once the cause and the result of conversion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSaintpaulia ionantha<\/i> H. Wendl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican violet, Usambara violet<\/font><\/p>\n

Small dainty single purple flowers with five<\/font><\/p>\n

spreading petal-like lobes and a tiny centre of<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow anthers; there are also many double and<\/font><\/p>\n

ruffled forms, usually with a sparkling iridescent<\/font><\/p>\n

sheen to the petals; borne singly or in clusters<\/font><\/p>\n

on short stems above the leaves. A small compact<\/font><\/p>\n

plant with fleshy rounded pubescent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n738 Correct movement<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll movements are under the right inspiration.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSaintpaulia ionantha<\/i> H. Wendl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican violet, Usambara violet<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlowers in white and shades of blue, purple<\/font><\/p>\n

and pink.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Correct movement in<\/font><\/p>\n

the vital (737).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n739 Vital honesty<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNot to allow our sensations and desires to falsify<\/font><\/p>\n

our judgment and determine <\/b> our actions.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKaempferia rotunda<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZingiberaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nResurrection lily. Tropical crocus
\nSmall to medium-sized fragrant white flower
\nwith a prominent lavender lip divided into two
\nlarge rounded lobes, and three long narrow white
\nsepals arising from the base; the flower spikes arise
\nfrom the leafless rhizome in spring. A tuberous
\nherb that bears two leaves, variegated above and
\npurple beneath. Another form has pale lavender
\nouter petals and rose lavender inner petals with
\ndeep purple veins.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-439<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n740 Vital patience
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAgeratum houstonianum<\/i> Mill.
\nComposkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlossflower, Pussy-foot<\/font><\/p>\n

Very tiny deep lavender flowers forming soft
\nbrushlike heads in compact medium-sized clusters. An annual herb with hairy ovate-cordate
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n741 Vital contentment<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBauhinia variegata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily <\/b>Caesalpinioideae)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrchid tree, Mountain ebony<\/font><\/p>\n

Large mildly fragrant white flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

broad irregular slightly overlapping petals, the<\/font><\/p>\n

central petal marked and streaked reddish purple;<\/font><\/p>\n

three prominent sharply recurved stamens arise
\nfrom the centre; borne in few-flowered racemes.
\nA small to medium-sized tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n742 Stability in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the important results of conversion.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBauhinia purpurea<\/i> L. not hort.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nButterfly tree, Orchid tree
\nLarge mildly fragrant flowers in various shades
\nof light pink to reddish violet, with five irregular
\nseparated petals, the upper three slightly recurved,
\nthe central petal with a more deeply coloured
\nsplash, and the two lower slightly larger and more
\nhorizontally spreading; three prominent sharply
\nrecurved stamens arise from the centre; borne in
\nfew-flowered racemes. A small to medium-sized
\ntree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n743 Stability in the higher vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBauhinia purpurea<\/i> L. not <\/b>hort.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nButterfly tree, Orchid tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight mauve flower.<\/font>   
\nFurther description see Stability in the vital (742).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n744 Peace in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe result of the abolition of desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMurray a paniculata<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Jack.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nRutaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrange jessamine. Satin-wood, Cosmetic-bark<\/font>    
\ntree, Chinese box<\/font><\/p>\n

Small very fragrant delicate white star-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with five narrow recurved petals; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

\nin numerous small axillary and terminal cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree with<\/font><\/p>\n

glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n745 Silence in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA powerful help for inner peace.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAchimenes grandiflora<\/font><\/i> <\/b>Schiede.<\/b><\/font><\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMonkey-faced pansy. Orchid pansy, Japanese<\/font><\/p>\n

\npansy, Cupid’s bower
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall light violet to red violet salverform flower
\nwith a curved corolla tube and a spreading limb
\ndivided into five shallow lobes; borne singly or in
\nsmall clusters from the leaf axils. A rhizomatous
\nperennial herb with pubescent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n746 Aspiration for vital purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDelicate, modest, insistent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDuranta erecta<\/i> L. [D. repens<\/i> L.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPigeon berry, Sky flower, Golden dewdrop<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny sweetly scented lavender salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a white centre, borne on small racemes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large ornamental shrub or small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n747 Vital purity<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt begins with the abolition of desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDuranta erecta<\/i> L. Alba [D. repens<\/i> L. Alba]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPigeon berry, Sky flower, Golden dewdrop<\/font><\/p>\n

White flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Aspiration for vital<\/font><\/p>\n

purity (746).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n748 Radiating vital purity<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs possible only through perfect consecration<\/font><\/p>\n

of the vital.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrophanthus gratus<\/i> (Wallich & Hook.) Baill.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClimbing oleander<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized mildly fragrant salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a wide waxy maroon corolla tube, a corolla<\/font><\/p>\n

divided into five pale pink petal-like lobes<\/font><\/p>\n

blotched with lavender pink and a prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender pink corona that turns rust with age;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal clusters. A winter-flowering
\nscandent shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-440<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n749 Candid simplicity in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the most difficult qualities for the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

to acquire.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOxalis<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOxalidaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSorrel, Shamrock<\/font>   
\nSmall lavender pink to rose purple cup-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with five rounded petals and a light green<\/font><\/p>\n

centre with a yellow-tipped pistil and stamens;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in few-flowered umbels. A small bulbous
\nperennial herb with usually trifoliate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n750 Strength in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLikes to show its beauty and power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolenostemon scutellarioides<\/i> (L.) <\/b> Codd.<\/b> [Coleus<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nXhybridus<\/i> Voss.] <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nColeus, Painted nettle<\/font><\/p>\n

An annual or perennial herb with semi-succulent<\/font><\/p>\n

stems and multicoloured leaves, often brightly<\/font><\/p>\n

hued in a wide variety of forms and patterns.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n751 Quiet strength in the vital
\n<\/b>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes not like to attract attention.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTradescantia zebrina<\/i> hort. ex Bosse. [Zebrina
\npendula<\/i> Schnizl.]
\nC<\/font><\/p>\n

\nommelinaceae
\nWandering Jew, Inch plant
\nTiny magenta pink three-petalled flower set in
\ntwo opposite horizontal unequal bracts that are
\ngreen with a dark green central stripe and dull
\npurple on the reverse; borne singly. A trailing
\nperennial succulent herb with metallic green
\nleaves that have purple edges and a purple
\ncentral stripe, and turn dark green with age.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n752 Illumined strength in the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthus caudatus<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLove-lies-bleeding, Velvet flower. Tassel flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Long tapering pendulous or erect catkins densely<\/font><\/p>\n

covered with tiny off-white flowers. An annual<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with brilliant coloured leaves either red or<\/font>
\na combination of red, green and yellow.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n753 Spiritual aspiration in the vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCelosia argentea<\/i> var. cristata<\/i> (L.) Kuntze Plumosa<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGroup<\/font><\/p>\n

Amaranthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFeathered amaranth<\/font>   
\nLong erect branching spikes of tiny red flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

that form soft feathery plumes. A showy<\/font><\/p>\n

floriferous garden annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n754 Spiritual awakening of the vital<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt soars towards the heights in the hope of<\/font><\/p>\n

reaching them.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolenostemon scutellarioides<\/i> (L.) Codd. [Coleus<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Xhybridus<\/i> Voss.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nColeus, Painted nettle<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny two-lipped flowers that open pale lavender<\/font><\/p>\n

and turn white, borne in small densely flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

terminal spikes. A perennial succulent herb<\/font><\/p>\n

popular for its colourful foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n755 Spiritual ascension of the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is more fanciful and less regular.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStachytarpheta jamaicensis<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Vahl.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue snakeweed. Common snakeweed, Jamaican
\nvervain<\/font> Tiny light lavender blue salverform flowers
\nwith a white centre, sparsely arranged on long
\nthin spikes. A medium to large perennial herb
\nor subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n756 First turning of the vital to the
\nDivine Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital prepares itself to be transformed.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRudbeckia hirta<\/i> L. Cv. ‘Gloriosa Daisy’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlack-eyed Susan, Marguerite jaune<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium to large single compositae flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

elongated yellow ray florets that are often banded<\/font><\/p>\n

or suffused with brown or maroon near the base<\/font><\/p>\n

and a dome-shaped centre composed of green<\/font><\/p>\n

or brown disc florets; borne singly. A hairy<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Artistic genius<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n757 Seeking the Light in the lower vital
\n<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes more work, makes less fuss.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nlochroma cyaneum<\/i> (Lindl.) Green.
\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall to medium-sized waxy deep purple
\nnarrow tubular flower that flares slightly at
\nthe apex; borne in few- to many-flowered
\npendulous clusters. A medium to large
\nshrub with pubescent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n758 Success in the most material vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHas value only when it is offered to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGossypium arboreum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTree cotton<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized dark red cup-shaped flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

twisted tightly overlapping satiny petals set in<\/font><\/p>\n

\t\t\tthree large dull green bracts tinged with red;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly in the leaf axils. A medium to
\nlarge shrub with deeply lobed leaves and ripe
\nseed capsules that open into conspicuous
\nrounded white cotton balls.
\nEarly name: Power in the most material vital<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-441<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n759 Attachment of the material vital to
\nthe Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn attachment that insists on feeling the power
\nof contact.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEranthemum hypocraterifonne<\/i> R. Br. ex Roem.
\n& Schult.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall reddish violet salverform flower with a
\n<\/b>thin
\n<\/b>tube that expands into five somewhat irregular
\nand pointed lobes; borne in one- to three-
\nflowered clusters from the leaf axils. A small
\nprolific flowering shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n760 Vital aspiration for union with the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt rises straight up in an intense and concentrated<\/font><\/p>\n

movement.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonum<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPolygonaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKnotweed, Smartweed<\/font><\/p>\n

Very tiny light pink bell-shaped flowers that<\/font><\/p>\n

bloom sparsely but are accompanied by many<\/font><\/p>\n

minute round buds on slender racemes. A tall<\/font><\/p>\n

\nnarrow aquatic plant with sparse foliage <\/b> of long<\/font><\/p>\n

drooping lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n761 Opening of the vital to the Divine Love<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLittle by little it is no longer the ego that governs,<\/font><\/p>\n

but the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbia pulcherrima<\/i> Willd. ex Klotzsch.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPoinsettia, Christmas star, Christmas flower
\nLarge showy ovate-lanceolate floral bracts which
\nvary from red through pink to white surrounding
\nclusters of small round green flowers with red tops
\nand golden yellow protuberances in the centres.
\nA well-known striking winter-flowering shrub
\nwith milky latex.
\nEarly name: Vital activated by the Divine’s Love<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n762 Opening of the vital to the Divine Love<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLittle by little it is no longer the ego that governs,<\/font><\/p>\n

but the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbia cyathophora<\/i> Murray.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPainted leaf, Fire on the mountain, Mexican<\/font><\/p>\n

fire plant<\/font><\/p>\n

Terminal clusters of tiny inconspicuous flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with yellow stamens surrounded by striking ovate<\/font><\/p>\n

to<\/b> fiddle-shaped leaves and bracts that are bright<\/font><\/p>\n

red orange at the base, giving the appearance of<\/font><\/p>\n

small poinsettias. A gregarious annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n763 The vital governed by the Presence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital force made peaceful and disciplined<\/font><\/p>\n

by the Divine Presence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTradescantia pallida<\/i> (Rose) D. Hunt. ‘Purpurnes<\/font><\/p>\n

Herz’ [Setcreasea pallida<\/i> Rose.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelinaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall mauve pink three-petalled flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

prominent yellow anthers, set in two narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

horizontal half-folded purple bracts. A sprawling<\/font><\/p>\n

succulent perennial herb with violet purple<\/font><\/p>\n

foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n764 Liberation in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAnother result of conversion.
\nBerrya cordifolia<\/i> (Willd.) Burret. [B. ammonilla<\/i><\/font>
\n<\/font><\/i><\/p>\n

\nRoxb.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiliaceae<\/font>   
\nSmall greenish brown papery six-winged seeds<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in large erect racemes above the leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium to large tree with tiny white flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n765 Distinction of the vital Light and graceful, of refined elegance.<\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMelia azedarach<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMeliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinaberry, Persian lilac, Pride of India, Bead tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Small fragrant star-shaped flower with a narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

deep purple stamina! tube and five narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

recurved white petals tinged with mauve; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in axillary panicles. A medium-sized spreading<\/font><\/p>\n

ornamental tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further comment: Distinction is the result<\/font><\/p>\n

of refinement, aristocracy, measure and artistic<\/font><\/p>\n

fineness.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n766 Elegance in the emotions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDelicate and refined, does not permit itself<\/font><\/p>\n

any vulgarity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhilippine violet<\/font>  
\nSmall lavender salverform flower, with five<\/font> 
\nrounded separated lobes that emerge from a<\/font><\/p>\n

spiny bracted spike. Erect occasionally spiny<\/font><\/p>\n

shrub and herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n767 Refinement of emotions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWith progress even the emotions become refined.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrunfekia australis<\/i> Benth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYesterday-today-and-tomorrow, Morning-noon-<\/font><\/p>\n

and-night, Paraguayan jasmine<\/font>
\nSmall fragrant salverform flower with a short
\ncorolla tube and a limb divided into five wavy
\noverlapping lobes; flower opens purple with a
\nwhite eye and changes from purple to lavender
\non the second day and to white on the third;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly. A small shrub.
\nEarly name: Refinement of the emotions: first
\nday (purple): Rising from the lower vital; second
\nday (lavender): Going towards the higher vital;<\/font><\/p>\n

third day (white): Going towards perfection<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-442<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n768 Opening of the emotional centre to
\nthe Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn important event in human development.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPandorea jasminoides<\/i> (Lindl.) Schum.
\nBignoniaceae
\nBower plant<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized sweetly fragrant white salverform
\nflower with a flattened corolla tube, five deeply
\ncut rounded lobes and a pinkish lavender throat
\ncovered with fine hairs; borne in terminal panicles. A light vine with attractive glossy foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n769 Broadening of the emotional centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt opens and widens itself in order to receive<\/font><\/p>\n

better<\/font>.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGloxinia perennis<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Druce.<\/b> Gesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCanterbury bells<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized fragrant purplish blue downy<\/font><\/p>\n

campanulate flower with a darker throat, <\/b>borne<\/font><\/p>\n

singly from the leaf axil on a sparse terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

raceme. A rhizomatous perennial herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

fleshy spotted stems and waxy heart-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves<\/font>.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n770 Purity in the emotional centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia fragrans<\/i> Roxb. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized white salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a delicate limb divided into five somewhat<\/font>
\nspatulate lobes and a flattened corolla tube<\/font>
\nthat arises from the side of two small light<\/font><\/p>\n

green bracts; borne singly. A light climber<\/font><\/p>\n

with lanceolate to triangular leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n771 Collective emotions open to the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCrowds responding to the impulsion coming<\/font><\/p>\n

from the Divine. An event that marks <\/b> the great<\/font><\/p>\n

stages of terrestrial life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMansoa alliacea<\/i> (Lam.) A. Gentry.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n[Pseudocalymna alliaceum<\/i> (Lam.) Sandw.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font>   
\nBejuco de ajo, Garlic-vine<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized light purple trumpet-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a white throat, five rounded lobes<\/font><\/p>\n

and a flattened corolla tube; the flowers are<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in dense clusters and have a distinct garlic<\/font><\/p>\n

odour. A moderately vigorous vine with attractive<\/font><\/p>\n

glossy garlic-scented leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n772 Emotional abundance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGood feelings that give themselves unstintingly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLagenaria siceraria<\/i> (Molina) Stand!.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCucurbitaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite-flowered gourd, Bottle gourd, Calabash<\/font>  
\ngourd, Hercules’ club<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized white funnelform flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

tightly overlapping slightly crinkled petals and a<\/font><\/p>\n

pale green tomentose calyx; borne singly. A<\/font><\/p>\n

strong annual vine with pubescent leaves and<\/font><\/p>\n

bearing smooth hard-shelled gourds in an unusual
\nvariety of shapes and sizes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n773 The emotions awake to the first contact<\/font>
\nwith the Divine<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe Light begins to work in the emotional
\nconsciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthus montanns<\/i> (Nees) Anderson.
\nAcanthaceae
\nMountain thistle<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall light purple to purple tubular flowers
\ntinged white with the lower edge divided into
\nthree lobes, set in a spiny calyx and borne in
\ntall spikes. A small shrub with spiny leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n774 Refinement of sensations<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, complex, perceiving the variety<\/font><\/p>\n

of details.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCassia roxburghii<\/i> DC. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall mildly fragrant flower with three upper<\/font><\/p>\n

and two lower ovate petals and prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

curved stamens and pistil; the flower opens pink<\/font><\/p>\n

and turns deep golden yellow; borne in clusters<\/font><\/p>\n

along the branches. A medium-sized tree, often<\/font><\/p>\n

with long pendulous branches.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n775 Purified senses<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan only be obtained by a total surrender<\/font><\/p>\n

to the Truth. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nClitoria ternatea<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue pea, Blue vine, Butterfly pea. Mussel-shell<\/font><\/p>\n

creeper. Pigeon wings<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized single papilionaceous flower<\/font><\/p>\n

that has a broad oval white central petal with a<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow centre and white wing petals; borne singly<\/font><\/p>\n

on a short stem. A slender perennial vine with<\/font>
\nbeanlike pods.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-443<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n776 Organisation of action in life<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nClustered, compact, its action is irresistible.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCombretum fructicosa<\/i> (Loefl.) Stuwz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCombretaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBurning bush<\/font>   
\nLarge dense horizontal spikes of small red orange<\/font><\/p>\n

tubular flowers whose numerous long stamens<\/font><\/p>\n

create a soft brushlike appearance. A scandent<\/font><\/p>\n

\nshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n777 True action in the material vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nGracious and simple in its spontaneity.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCombretum coccineum<\/i> (Sonn.) Lam.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCombretaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLarge dense branching brushlike clusters of small<\/font><\/p>\n

bright crimson five-petalled flowers with exserted<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens. A vine or twining shrub of moderate<\/font><\/p>\n

growth with bronze-coloured new leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n778 Vital will manifested in life<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is often the cause of the greatest disorders.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEpiscia reptans<\/i> Mart.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGesneriaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlame violet, Red violet, Scarlet violet<\/font><\/p>\n

Small intense orange red salverform flower with a<\/font><\/p>\n

horizontal corolla tube and a limb divided into<\/font><\/p>\n

five rounded oblique lobes; borne singly or in<\/font><\/p>\n

pairs. A creeping perennial herb that has heavily<\/font><\/p>\n

embossed green leaves with silvery green midribs<\/font><\/p>\n

and veins.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n779 Will manifested in life<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nConcentrated and precise.
\nEpiscia cupreata<\/i> (Hook.)
\n<\/b>Hanst.
\n<\/b>Gesneriaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlame violet<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBright coral pink flower with a yellow throat
\nand petals with fringed edges; leaves are dark
\ngreenish brown with olive green midribs.
\nFurther description see Vital will manifested
\nin life (778).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n780 Aspiration for the conquest of enemies
\nin the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA concentrated and unobtrusive will acting<\/font><\/p>\n

quietly but effectively.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena tenuisecta<\/i> <\/b>Briq.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMoss verbena<\/font>  
\nElongated spikes of small light pink salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with five irregular rounded lobes. A<\/font><\/p>\n

low perennial herb with deeply cut somewhat<\/font><\/p>\n

lacy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n781 Will to conquer vital enemies<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for mastery over desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena tenuisecta<\/i> <\/b>Briq.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMoss verbena<\/font> 
\nRose purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Aspiration for the<\/font><\/p>\n

conquest of enemies in the vital (780).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n782 Conquest over vital enemies<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe appearance is modest, but the power is<\/font><\/p>\n

lasting.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena tenuisecta<\/i> <\/b>Briq.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMoss verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhite flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Aspiration for the<\/font><\/p>\n

conquest of enemies in the vital (780).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n783 Power to reject adverse suggestions<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe power that comes from conscious union<\/font><\/p>\n

with the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCodiaeum variegatum<\/i> (L.) Bl. var. pictum<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

(Lodd.) Muell. Arg.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCroton<\/font>  
\nTiny rounded cream white flowers composed<\/font><\/p>\n

of many yellow-tipped stamens; borne in erect<\/font><\/p>\n

spikes. A medium-sized evergreen shrub with<\/font><\/p>\n

variegated leaves in a multitude of shapes and<\/font><\/p>\n

colours.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n784 Perpetual-vitality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA vitality that is not affected by external<\/font><\/p>\n

influences.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConifers<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nMajestic cone-bearing trees or shrubs with<\/font><\/p>\n

evergreen needles; widely distributed throughout<\/font><\/p>\n

the world.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n785 Steadfast-vitality<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vitality that is based on integral consecration.
\nAreca catechu<\/i> L.
\nPalmae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBetel palm, Betel-nut-palm, Areca nut palm,
\nCatechu<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery tiny fragrant white flowers with three
\npointed petals; borne in multiple sprays just
\nbelow the leaves. A slender decorative feather-
\nleaf palm of medium height with conspicuous
\nround bright orange fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n786 Vital plenitude<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan only be obtained through conversion.
\nPergularia odoratissima<\/i> Sm.
\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCowslip creeper. West Coast creeper<\/font><\/p>\n

Small very fragrant greenish yellow salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with the limb divided into five lobes<\/font><\/p>\n

creating a starlike appearance; borne in discreet<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A small slender vine with heart-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-444<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n787 Formative faculty in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous but not always happy, <\/b>it <\/b>
\nneeds<\/font><\/p>\n

to be disciplined.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrotalaria<\/i> L. sp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRattlebox<\/font>  
\nSmall light purple papilionaceous flower; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in terminal racemes. A shrub with trifoliate<\/font>
\nleaves and grooved, striated stems, commonly<\/font><\/p>\n

cultivated for its fibre.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n788 Vital impulses<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLook like nothing at all, but assert themselves<\/font><\/p>\n

and are stubborn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGraptophyllum pictum<\/i> (L.) Griff.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaricature plant<\/font>   
\nSmall narrow dull reddish purple bilabiate flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

with an obliquely cut mouth and irregular<\/font>
\nrolled and twisted lobes; borne <\/b> in short terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

racemes. A shrub, usually with variegated leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n789 Vital fantasy<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEphemeral and unimportant.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTalinum paniculatum<\/i> (Jacq.) Gaertn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortulacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJewels of Opar, Fameflower<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny purple red rotate flowers with five rounded<\/font><\/p>\n

petals; borne in airy panicles on long thin stalks;<\/font><\/p>\n

the yellow ball-shaped fruit is included in the
\nsignificance. A somewhat succulent perennial
\nherb with tuberous roots.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n790 Vital sensitivity<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs excessive if it is not controlled.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMimosa pudica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Mimosoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSensitive plant. Touch-me-not, Shame plant,<\/font><\/p>\n

Live-and-die, Humble plant<\/font><\/p>\n

Small pale lavender pink soft globose heads,<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly or in few-flowered axillary clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

A low subshrub with spiny stems and exceedingly<\/font><\/p>\n

sensitive leaves that fold immediately when<\/font><\/p>\n

touched.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n791 Pride<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA great obstacle to progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized semi-double compositae flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

with two or three rows of ray florets and a central<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow disc; m white and shades of red, pink,<\/font><\/p>\n

lavender, purple, orange, yellow and bicoloured;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly or in clusters.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n792 Mental pride<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. <\/b>spp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Compositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow flower.<\/font>   
\nFurther description see Pride (791).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n793 Vital pride<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)
\nDahlia<\/i> Cav.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMauve flower.<\/font> 
\nFurther description see Pride (791).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n794 Vanity<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the most frequent forms of falsehood.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/i> Cav. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDahlia<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized single compositae flower, in<\/font><\/p>\n

all colours, with eight overlapping ray florets<\/font><\/p>\n

somewhat recurved at their tips, which can be<\/font><\/p>\n

round or pointed; the rays surround a disc of<\/font><\/p>\n

tubular yellow florets that form a hard centre;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly or in clusters. A tender tuberous-
\nrooted perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n795 Passion<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is a force, but it is dangerous and can only<\/font><\/p>\n

be useful if it is perfectly surrendered to the<\/font><\/p>\n

Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpathodea campanulata<\/i> Beauvois.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAfrican tulip tree, Tulip tree, Bell flambeau<\/font><\/p>\n

Large reddish orange curved bell-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a golden orange throat, five somewhat<\/font><\/p>\n

separated lobes finely edged with bright yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

and a leathery calyx; borne in large tight terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters in which the outer flowers open first.<\/font><\/p>\n

A large handsome evergreen tree with a rounded<\/font><\/p>\n

crown.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n796 Greed for money<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe surest way to diminish one’s consciousness
\nand narrow one’s nature.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOchna kirkii<\/i> Oliv.<\/font>
\nOchnaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBird’s-eye bush<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall glossy jet black oval fruits that protrude<\/font><\/p>\n

from waxy red sepals; borne in short panicles.<\/font><\/p>\n

A decorative woody shrub with narrow leathery<\/font><\/p>\n

leaves and delicate evanescent yellow flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-445<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n797 A whipping<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nA little brutal but sometimes useful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCapsicum annuum<\/i> L. var. annuum<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Solanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCapsicum, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Red pepper,<\/font><\/p>\n

Chili pepper<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny off-white or purple star-shaped flowers in<\/font><\/p>\n

small terminal clusters; the significance includes<\/font><\/p>\n

the pungent ornamental fruit. A compact bushy<\/font><\/p>\n

annual or perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n798 Conquest of the armies<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrutal and material, brings no joy.
\nStapelia<\/i> L.
\nAsclepiadaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCarrion flower, Starfish flower
\nLarge malodorous purple brown star-shaped
\nflower covered with dense hairs and yellow
\ntransverse lines; borne singly or in few-flowered
\nclusters near the base of the plant. A succulent
\nperennial herb with thick fleshy usually four-
\nangled stems branching from the base.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n799 Physical consciousness turned entirely
\ntowards the Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt thirsts for the Divine and wants nothing<\/font><\/p>\n

but Him.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTithonia rotundifolia<\/i> (Mill.) S.F. Blake.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMexican sunflower   Medium-sized compositae flower with bright
\nreddish orange ray florets and a tufted yellow
\ncentre; borne singly on a long stem. A robust
\nerect bushy annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n800 Spiritual aspiration in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nComes in bursts to counteract and overcome
\nresistances which cannot succeed in making it
\ngive up.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRusselia sarmentosa<\/i> Jacq.
\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny crimson tubular flower borne in many-
\nflowered clusters. A floriferous subshrub with
\nfour- to six-angled stems and ovate-ferrate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n801 Aspiration in the physical for the
\nDivine Love<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifold, ecstatic, difficult to satisfy.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRusselia equisetiformis<\/i> Schldl. & Cham.
\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral plant, Fountain plant, Firecracker plant
\nSmall bright coral narrow tubular flowers with
\nfive tiny rounded lobes; borne in light cascading
\nclusters. A small subshrub with rushlike angled,
\narching or pendulous stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n802 Opening of the physical to the Divine Love<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe surest way to find happiness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea hederifolia<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall orange red salverform flower borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

few- to many-flowered cymes. A light annual<\/font><\/p>\n

vine with lobed leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n803 Love in the physical for the Divine<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest in its appearance, but tenacious and
\ncharming; does not make a fuss, but is very
\nfaithful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea quamoclit<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCypress vine, Star-glory, Indian pink, Cardinal<\/font><\/p>\n

climber<\/font><\/p>\n

Small intense red starlike salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a long narrow tube and conspicuous white<\/font><\/p>\n

anthers; borne singly or<\/b> in few-flowered clusters<\/font><\/p>\n

from the leaf axils. A soft light climber with<\/font><\/p>\n

threadlike leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n804 Humility before the Divine in the
\nphysical nature<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nFirst attitude needed for transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTarenna asiatica<\/i> (L.) Kuntze ex K. Schumann.
\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny intensely fragrant cream coloured flowers with
\nfive twisted recurved petals and a prominent style; borne in terminal panicles.
\nA hardy medium to large evergreen shrub with glossy leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n805 Peace in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo want what God wants is the best condition<\/font><\/p>\n

for it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalophyllum inophyllum<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGuttiferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlexandrian laurel, Indian laurel, Laurelwood<\/font><\/p>\n

Small fragrant waxy white flower with round<\/font>
\ncupped petals and a prominent central tuft <\/b>of<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow stamens; borne in terminal panicles.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized evergreen tree with glossy<\/font><\/p>\n

leathery leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n806 Integrally equal basis in the physical<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhat you have, I have; what you can do, I can
\ndo; what you express, I express \u2014 we are all alike.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum philippinum<\/i> Schauer. [C.fragrans<\/i><\/font> 
\n(Vent.) R. Br.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGlory bower, Glory tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompact terminal clusters of small fragrant white<\/font><\/p>\n

roselike flowers with red calyces. A small to<\/font><\/p>\n

medium-sized shrub with large pungent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Integral even basis in the material<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-446<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n807 Light in the blood<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen the blood becomes receptive to the<\/font><\/p>\n

higher consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFoeniculum vulgare<\/i> Mill.<\/font><\/p>\n

Umbelliferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFennel<\/font>   
\nSturdy compound umbels of numerous tiny<\/font><\/p>\n

slightly cup-shaped greenish yellow flowers.<\/font><\/p>\n

A culinary herb with soft finely divided<\/font><\/p>\n

aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n808 Light in the blood<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhen the blood becomes receptive to the<\/font><\/p>\n

higher consciousness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnethum graveolens<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

Umbelliferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDill<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny yellow five-petalled flowers in compound<\/font><\/p>\n

umbels. A culinary herb with soft feathery<\/font><\/p>\n

strongly aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n809 Purity in the blood<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be obtained by the absence of desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPimpinella major<\/i> (L.) Huds.<\/font><\/p>\n

Umbelliferae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMinute white flowers in small flat lacy umbels<\/font><\/p>\n

clustered together to form larger umbels. A tall<\/font><\/p>\n

ungainly annual herb with sparse pinnate leaves.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n810 Peace in the nerves<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for good health.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGuettarda speciosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall highly fragrant white salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a sturdy tube and the limb divided into<\/font><\/p>\n

seven or eight soft rounded lobes; borne in small<\/font><\/p>\n

axillary cymes. A medium-sized spreading tree with horizontal branches and large broadly ovate<\/font>
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n811 Peace in the cells<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe indispensable condition for the body’s<\/font><\/p>\n

progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora thwaitesii<\/i> Hook. f.
\nRubiaceae
\nWhite ixora<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall fragrant white salverform flower with
\na starlike limb divided into four curled narrow
\nlobes; borne in dense corymbs. A tall glossy-
\nleaved shrub that produces numerous root
\nsuckers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n812 Radiating peace in the cells<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA happy contagion.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPavetta indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny fragrant white salverform flowers with <\/b>four<\/font><\/p>\n

petal-like lobes, a narrow green corolla tube <\/b>and<\/font><\/p>\n

an exserted style; borne in cymes. A shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

or small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n813 Light in the cells<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards purity in the cells.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLantana<\/i> L. spp.
\nVerbenaceae
\nShrub verbena
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny yellow salverform flowers in round
\ncompact axillary or terminal heads. A vigorous
\nshrub with coarse strongly scented leaves and
\na long blooming season.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n814 Purity in the cells<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be obtained through the conquest<\/font><\/p>\n

of desires. The true condition for good health.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLantana<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

Verbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrub verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll white shades.<\/font>   
\nFurther description see Light in the cells (813).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n815 Emotional beauty in the cells<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nSeeking and radiating all the emotions of beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLantana<\/i> L. <\/b>spp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

Verbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrub verbena<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll mauve shades.<\/font>  
\nFurther description see Light in the cells (813).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n816 Supramental influence in the cells<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nUnexpected variety in colours and qualities.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLantana<\/i> L. <\/b>spp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nShrub verbena<\/font>   
\nMulticoloured and often changeable shades<\/font><\/p>\n

of red, orange, gold and lavender.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Light in the cells (813).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n817 Peace in the sex centre<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for beginning the Yoga.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorinda citrifolia<\/i> L. non Bedd.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font>    
\nIndian mulberry, Awl tree, Painkiller<\/font><\/p>\n

Small highly fragrant white salverform<\/font>
\nflower with five fleshy recurved lobes that
\ncreate a starlike appearance; borne in terminal
\nor axillary heads. A small tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage447<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n818 Sex centre aspiring to be purified<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe awakening of the consciousness to a<\/font><\/p>\n

higher life.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnthurium andreanum<\/i> Andre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlamingo flower, Flamingo lily, Oilcloth flower<\/font>.
\nFlower composed of a firm waxy heart-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

large to very large pink spathe and a prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

thick erect pink and white spadix; borne singly<\/font><\/p>\n

on a long stiff stem. A perennial herb with large<\/font><\/p>\n

leathery somewhat heart-shaped leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n819 Purified sex centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIs transformed into a force for progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnthurium andreanum<\/i> Andre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlower with a white spathe and spadix.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sex centre aspiring<\/font><\/p>\n

to be purified (818).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n820 Mastery of sex<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nInstead of being dominated by sexual impulses,<\/font><\/p>\n

one must put them under the control of the<\/font><\/p>\n

\nhighest will,<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnthurium andreanum<\/i> Andre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFlamingo flower, Tail flower<\/font>.
\nFlower with a bright red spathe and red spadix.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Sex centre aspiring to<\/font><\/p>\n

be purified (818).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n821 Transformed sex centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNo longer has desires and offers itself to the
\nDivine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaladium<\/i> Vent. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAngel wings, Elephant’s-ear, Mother-in-law plant<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized mildly fragrant flower consisting of<\/font><\/p>\n

an erect white spadix partly enfolded by a hooded<\/font><\/p>\n

greenish white spathe; borne singly on a slender<\/font><\/p>\n

stalk. A tuberous perennial herb with large<\/font><\/p>\n

colourful patterned leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n822 Supramental influence in the sex centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is the assurance of the coming conquest<\/font><\/p>\n

of desires.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCosmos<\/i> Cav. <\/b>spp.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nComposkae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized single compositae flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

eight overlapping delicately toothed ray florets<\/font><\/p>\n

and a tufted centre, in shades of rose, pink and<\/font><\/p>\n

purple; borne singly or in panicles. An annual<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with finely cut leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early names: Supramental influence in the<\/font><\/p>\n

emotional movement of the sex centre (pink);<\/font>
\nSupramental influence in the vital movement of the
\nsex centre (mauve); Supramental influence in the material movement of the sex
\ncentre (dark red)<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n823 Tranquillity of the sex centre when<\/font><\/p>\n

it is under the influence of the<\/font><\/p>\n

Supramental Light<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe supramental influence liberates man from all
\nthat binds him to the animal.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCosmos bipinnatus<\/i> Cav. Compositae White flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Supramental influence in
\nthe sex centre (822).
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n824 Supramental Light in the sex centre<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCosmos sulphurous<\/i> Cav.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nYellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Supramental influence<\/font><\/p>\n

in the sex centre (822).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n825 Hygienic organisation<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCleanliness, order, utility.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMoringa oleifera.<\/i> Lam. [At. pterygosperma
\n<\/i>Gaertn.] Moringaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHorse-radish tree, Ben, Oil of Ben tree, Drum-
\nstick tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Small fragrant cream white flower with four lower
\nrecurved petals, an erect central petal behind the conspicuous yellow anthers
\nand five white sepals that curve downward below the petals; borne in axillary
\npanicles. A commonly cultivated small tree with rounded pinnate leaves and long
\nnarrow pods, used as a vegetable in an unripe state.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n826 Conquest over the greed for food<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA promise of good health.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDombeya Xcayeuxii<\/i> Andre.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSterculiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall scented cup-shaped flower with large<\/font><\/p>\n

exserted cream white stigmas and sheer delicate<\/font><\/p>\n

pink or white petals that persist and become dry<\/font><\/p>\n

and papery with age; borne in many-flowered<\/font><\/p>\n

umbels on long pendant stalks. A large shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

with broad hairy heart-shaped leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-448<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n827 Health<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNot to be preoccupied with it, but to leave it to
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThespesia populnea<\/i> (L.) Sol. exCorr.
\nMalvaceae
\nPortia tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized bright yellow flower with five
\ntightly overlapping slightly crinkled petals that
\nform a deep cup, each petal spotted with red
\nat the base; borne singly. A medium-sized tree
\nwith ovate-cordate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n828 Material power to heal<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDemands a great sincerity in one’s goodwill.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalandrinia grandiflora<\/i> Lindl.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPortulacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRock purslane<\/font>   
\nSmall bright pink five-petalled flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a centre of numerous tiny yellow anthers; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in loose racemes but usually opens singly. A low<\/font><\/p>\n

fleshy perennial herb with three-sided stems and<\/font><\/p>\n

edible leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n829 Spiritual power of healing<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOpening and receptivity to the divine influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPetrea volubilis<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPurple wreath, Sandpaper, Queens-wreath,<\/font> 
\nBluebird vine<\/font><\/p>\n

Small violet salverform flower with five rounded<\/font><\/p>\n

lobes, the upper lobe marked with a prominent<\/font><\/p>\n

white spot, set in a larger pale lilac star-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

calyx; borne on pendulous racemes. A woody<\/font><\/p>\n

vine with rough leaves like sandpaper.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n830 Repose<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOpens out in calm relaxation. The true repose
\nis that of perfect surrender to the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum ugandense<\/i> Pram.
\nVerbenaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nButterfly bush<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall dainty flower with four pale blue lobes<\/font>  
\nresembling the wings of a butterfly, a lovely<\/font><\/p>\n

cupped deep lavender blue lip and white stamens<\/font><\/p>\n

that curve upward above the flower; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

terminal panicles. A tall narrow shrub of open<\/font><\/p>\n

habit.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n831 Dreams<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne can learn much by observing one’s dreams.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAloe vera<\/i> (L.) Burm. f.<\/b> [A. barbadensis<\/i> Mill.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLiliaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarbados aloe, Curacao aloe, Medicinal aloe<\/font>  
\nSmall light orange tubular flower tinged with<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow green; borne on tall racemes. A stemless<\/font><\/p>\n

clumping herb with thick succulent leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n832 Power of Truth in the Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt can act only when the sincerity is perfect.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTecomaria capensis<\/i> (Thunb.) Spach.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCape honeysuckle<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized bright orange salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a limb divided into five irregular lobes;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal racemes. A rambling
\nevergreen shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n833 Divine Will acting in the Subconscient<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe rare moments when the Divine asserts<\/font><\/p>\n

Himself visibly.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum indicum<\/i> (L.) <\/b>Kunzte.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTubeflower, Turk’s-turban<\/font>   
\nSmall very delicate white salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a long thin corolla tube, an irregularly shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

limb with scalloped edges and long thin rose<\/font><\/p>\n

violet stamens; the striking curled buds elongate
\nand unfurl; borne in clusters. A small shrub or<\/font>
\nwoody herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early name: Sri Krishna’s influence in the<\/font><\/p>\n

Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n834 Aspiration for the supramental guidance
\nin the Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIntense need for order, light and knowledge in<\/font><\/p>\n

the Subconscient penumbra.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPachystachys coccinea<\/i> (Aubl.) Nees.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCardinal s guard<\/font>    
\nSmall bright red to dark red bilabiate flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with the upper lip divided into two lobes and the<\/font><\/p>\n

lower into three; borne on erect bracteate spikes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized herbaceous shrub with large<\/font><\/p>\n

ovate opposite leaves and a somewhat open habit.<\/font><\/p>\n

835 First response of the Subconscient to the
\nsupramental action <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe open door to realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJatropha podagarica<\/i> Hook.
\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGout plant, Tartogo,   Australian bottle plant
\nTiny bright orange flowers with five rounded
\nseparated petals and an orange stalk; borne in
\ncompound cymes. A low shrub with swollen
\nstems and large-lobed peltate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n836 Supramental influence in the Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nUnder its modest appearance it is a great force<\/font><\/p>\n

of transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrossandra infundibuliformis<\/i> (L.) Nees.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFirecracker flower<\/font>  
\nSmall showy bright orange half-salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with a tiny yellow centre and a limb<\/font>
\ndivided into five irregular rounded lobes; borne
\nin dense four-sided bracted spikes. A free-
\nflowering perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-449<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n837 Supramental Light in the Subconscient<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nEssential condition for transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrossandra infundibuliformis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFirecracker flower<\/font>   
\nBright yellow flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Supramental influence in<\/font><\/p>\n

the Subconscient (836).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n838 Psychic light in the Subconscient<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPreliminary condition for progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrossandra infundibuliformis<\/i> (L.) Nees. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFirecracker flower<\/font><\/p>\n

Bright salmon pink flower.<\/font>
\nFurther description see Supramental influence in<\/font><\/p>\n

the Subconscient (836).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n839 Divine Will acting in the Inconscient<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs all-powerful even when we are not aware of it.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClerodendrum<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbenaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall mildly fragrant white salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with exserted white stamens, a thin corolla tube<\/font><\/p>\n

and five narrow lobes with up-curving edges;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in axillary panicles. A small to medium-
\nsized shrub with ovate irregularly serrate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n840 First appearance of purity in the
\nInconscient<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe sign that the Inconscient is on the way
\nto becoming conscious.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbago zeylanica<\/i> L.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbaginaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall white salverform flower with five widely
\nseparated lobes and a thin corolla tube, set in
\na conspicuous tubular green calyx covered with
\nbristly hairs; borne in moderately dense spikes.
\nA scandent evergreen shrub with somewhat
\nangled stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n841 First response of the Inconscient to the
\nDivine Force<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKigelia africana<\/i> (Lam.) Benth. [K. pinnata<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\n(Jacq.) DC.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBignoniaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSausage tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Large fleshy dull maroon irregularly funnelform<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with crinkled recurved lobes; borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

large racemes on very long pendulous stalks.<\/font><\/p>\n

A medium-sized spreading tree that bears<\/font><\/p>\n

curious sausagelike fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nChapter 10<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nCollaboration of Nature<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n842 Nature makes an offering other beauty<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is a spontaneous and effortless offering.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMorning glory<\/font>   
\nSmall to large showy, usually funnelform<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers in white and shades of red, pink, purple<\/font><\/p>\n

and blue; borne singly. Mostly climbing annual<\/font><\/p>\n

or perennial herbs.<\/font><\/p>\n

The significance includes all Ipomoeas <\/b>not<\/font><\/p>\n

specifically named by the Mother.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n843 Blossoming of Nature<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAbundant and strong, nothing can stop<\/font><\/p>\n

its growth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalluna vulgaris<\/i> (L.) Hull.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEricaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLing, Scots heather<\/font>  
\nTiny fragrant rose pink bell-shaped flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

densely borne in one-sided spikelike terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

racemes. A small evergreen shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n844 Spontaneous joy of Nature<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is man who has made Nature sorrowful.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPapaverrhoeas<\/i><\/font> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPapaveraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCorn poppy, Field poppy, Flanders poppy,<\/font><\/p>\n

Shirley poppy<\/font>  
\nMedium-sized showy cup-shaped usually single<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with four wide delicately crinkled satiny<\/font><\/p>\n

petals and a central tuft of numerous stamens;<\/font><\/p>\n

in shades of red, purple, pink, orange and
\noccasionally white; borne singly on long stems.
\nA small erect branching annual herb.
\nEarly name: Restfulness<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n845 Kindness of Nature<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nShe is kind when she is loving.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTrifolium<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClover, Trefoil<\/font>     
\nSmall fragrant dense rounded heads of tiny<\/font><\/p>\n

papilionaceous flowers in white and shades of<\/font><\/p>\n

purple, pink or yellow. An annual or perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

herb with leaves composed of usually three but<\/font><\/p>\n

occasionally four leaflets.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-450<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n846 Nature’s hope for realisation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nNature knows that one day she will be able<\/font>
\nto realise.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMangifera indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnacardiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMango tree<\/font>   
\nTiny cream to pale pink five-petalled flowers with<\/font><\/p>\n

a fruitlike fragrance, borne in large pink-stalked<\/font><\/p>\n

terminal panicles. A handsome medium to large<\/font><\/p>\n

evergreen tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n847 Divine Knowledge<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt is succulent, nourishing, strengthening.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMangifera indica<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAnacardiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMango<\/font>   
\nThe medium to large succulent edible fruit of<\/font><\/p>\n

the mango tree, generally oval in shape; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in clusters on pendulous stalks.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n848 Spontaneous aspiration of Nature towards
\nthe Divine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nWide open, spontaneous, irrevocable in its<\/font><\/p>\n

spontaneous power.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeucanthemum vulgare<\/i> Lam. [Chrysanthemum<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nleucanthemum<\/i> L.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompositae<\/font>    
\nOx-eye daisy, Moon daisy, Marguerite<\/font>
\nMedium-sized single white compositae flower<\/font> 
\nwith a yellow centre, borne singly on a long stalk.<\/font><\/p>\n

A slender erect rhizomatous perennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n849 First conscious reception of the Light
\nin Nature<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe origin or starting-point of the will<\/font><\/p>\n

to progress. Nature has an instinctive thirst<\/font><\/p>\n

for Light.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelina<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCommelinaceae
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWidow’s tears, Dayflower
\nTiny blue to lavender flower with two upper
\nclawed petals, one lower inconspicuous petal
\nand three smaller whitish sepals; emerging
\nsingly or in pairs from a folded green bract.
\nA perennial succulent herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n850 Joy of vegetal Nature in answer to
\nthe new Light<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt dances with joy and laughs <\/b>happily.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCallistemon<\/i> R. Br. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMyrtaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBottlebrush bush, Bottlebrush<\/font><\/p>\n

All species with long showy bright red exserted<\/font><\/p>\n

stamens and tiny inconspicuous greenish white<\/font><\/p>\n

petals set among linear lanceolate leaves; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in spikes resembling a bottlebrush. A shrub or<\/font><\/p>\n

small tree with aromatic leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n851 Vegetal goodwill towards the
\nsupramental forces<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nEach does what it can.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCuphea micropetala<\/i> HBK.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLythraceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall cream yellow tubular flower tinged orange<\/font><\/p>\n

at the base, borne in leafy terminal racemes. A<\/font><\/p>\n

many-stemmed subshrub with lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n852 Nature aspires to be supramentalised<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe first response of plant life to the action of<\/font><\/p>\n

the supramental forces.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStictocardia beraviensis<\/i> (Vatke) Hallier f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized funnelform flower with a glowing<\/font><\/p>\n

rose red satiny recurved limb and a wide deep<\/font><\/p>\n

yellow throat prominently lined with red; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in few-flowered clusters from the leaf axils.
\nA strong woody twiner with large heart-shaped
\nleaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n853 Awakening and first response of Nature
\nto the supramental manifestation<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nInterested, she opens herself and tries to<\/font><\/p>\n

understand.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJatropha integerrima<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPeregrina, Spicy jatropha<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall reddish pink flower with five narrow<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded separated petals and conspicuous<\/font><\/p>\n

anthers; borne in long-stemmed terminal cymes.<\/font><\/p>\n

A shrub with variable leaf forms which are often fiddle-shaped. Another form is a small light pink<\/font>
\ncup-shaped flower with rounded petals and<\/font><\/p>\n

conspicuous yellow anthers.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n854 Abundance<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll at once Nature gives much to us and we
\nhave the joy of abundance.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCucurbita maxima<\/i> Duchesne ex Lam.
\nCucurbitaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAutumn squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin
\nLarge golden yellow somewhat fleshy funnel-
\nshaped flower with a spreading limb divided into
\nsix pointed lobes, a throat covered with fine hairs
\nand the back of the flower prominently ribbed
\nwith green; borne singly. A vigorous annual vine.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n855 Multitude<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nGives itself freely and satisfies innumerable needs.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCocos nucifera<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPalmae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoconut<\/font>   
\nLarge branched clusters of densely studded spikes<\/font><\/p>\n

with small pale golden orange flowers that have<\/font> 
\nthree waxy pointed petals and resemble kernels
\n<\/b>of
\n<\/b>corn; male flowers are small and densely arranged,
\nfemale flowers are similar but larger and fewer
\nand borne only near the base of the spike.
\nA graceful palm with luxuriant arching fronds
\nand abundant edible fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-451<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n856 Growth<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt will multiply and assert its right to be.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrimula<\/i> L. spp.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrimulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrimrose<\/font>    
\nSmall showy salverform flowers in all colours,<\/font><\/p>\n

usually with five somewhat scalloped lobes and<\/font><\/p>\n

a contrasting centre; borne in compact heads.<\/font><\/p>\n

A popular garden perennial with basal leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n857 Primitive succulence<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPleasing to a simple taste.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMuntingia calabura<\/i> L.
\nElaeocarpaceae
\nCalabur, <\/font><\/p>\n

\nJamaican cherry
\nSmall white saucer-shaped flower with five
\ndelicate separated petals and a small green
\ncone-shaped pistil surrounded by numerous
\ntiny yellow-tipped stamens; borne singly. The
\nsmall round pinkish edible fruit is included in
\nthe significance. An extremely fast-growing but
\nshort-lived tree with an umbrella crown and tomentose leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n858 Scented marvel<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne of the innumerable gifts of Nature.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCyclamen purpurascens<\/i> <\/b>Mill.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nPrimulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPersian violet, Alpine violet. Sowbread<\/font><\/p>\n

Small to medium-sized very fragrant rose pink
\nto magenta flower with a crimson basal spot and
\nfive petals that turn back and upwards from the
\nbase to resemble shooting stars; borne on scapes.
\nA tuberous herb with cordate to reniform leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n859 Sun-drop <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and lovely, it brings joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhysalis alkekengi<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nChinese-lantern, Winter cherry. Bladder cherry<\/font><\/p>\n

Small showy orange red lantern-shaped persistent<\/font><\/p>\n

calyx surrounding a globose berry; borne singly in<\/font><\/p>\n

the leaf axils. A herbaceous perennial, sometimes grown as an annual.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n860 Rising star<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLet us hope it is the right one.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAganosma roxburghii<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nApocynaceae<\/font>   
\nSmall fragrant white salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five overlapping petal-like lobes forming<\/font><\/p>\n

a pinwheel and a narrow yellow tube arising<\/font><\/p>\n

from a prominent star-shaped calyx; borne <\/b>in<\/font><\/p>\n

large rounded terminal corymbs. A moderately<\/font><\/p>\n

large vine with red-veined leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n861 Light in fairyland<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe fairies are ready to let themselves be guided<\/font><\/p>\n

by the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKalanchoe pinnata<\/i> (Lam.) <\/b>Pers.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nCrassulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAir plant, Life plant, Hoppers<\/font><\/p>\n

Small pendulous yellow green narrow tubular<\/font><\/p>\n

calyces shaded purple red at the base; the four<\/font><\/p>\n

pointed green petals tinged light red are barely<\/font><\/p>\n

visible at the tip of the calyx; borne in dense<\/font><\/p>\n

clusters. A succulent perennial herb with thick
\nfleshy leaves that produce young plants at their
\ntips.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n862 Joy in fairyland<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLight, smiling, effortless, it invites us to share<\/font><\/p>\n

its joy.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKleinhovia hospita<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSterculiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall delicate fragrant pale pink flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five narrow pointed petals and a central stamenal<\/font><\/p>\n

column with a yellow spot; borne in airy terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

cymes. A medium to large tree with small<\/font><\/p>\n

inflated pear-shaped fruits.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n863 Fairy freshness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCharming, it refreshes the eyes.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHaematoxylum campechianum<\/i> L.
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)
\nLogwood, Campeachy, <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBloodwood tree
\nSmall fragrant light yellow star-shaped flowers
\nwith numerous soft exserted stamens; borne
\nin dense racemes along the branches. A shrub
\nor<\/b> small tree with irregularly arranged branches
\nand with occasional spines.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n864 Bird of paradise<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA bird that never flies away.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHeliconia<\/i> L. sp. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMusaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFalse bird of paradise, Lobster claw. Wild plantain<\/font><\/p>\n

Large sturdy erect orange red bracts, somewhat<\/font><\/p>\n

boat-shaped or resembling a lobster claw,<\/font><\/p>\n

enclosing small inconspicuous pale green<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers and arranged alternately in a terminal<\/font><\/p>\n

inflorescence. A clumping rhizomatous herb<\/font><\/p>\n

with leaves that are similar to those of the<\/font><\/p>\n

\nbanana plant.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-452<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\nChapter 11
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nAwakening in Matter<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n865 Vital joy in Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe reward for abolishing selfishness.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNierembergia hippomanica<\/i> Miers.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCupflower<\/font>  
\nSmall blue violet cup-shaped flower with a<\/font><\/p>\n

very short corolla tube and the limb divided<\/font><\/p>\n

into five broad overlapping lobes; borne singly.<\/font><\/p>\n

A lovely small floriferous perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n866 First mental awakening in <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMatter<\/font> It has preceded and prepared man’s future<\/font><\/p>\n

upon earth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTribulus terrestris<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZygophyllaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaltrop, Devil’s weed. Puncture vine, Burnut<\/font> 
\nSmall yellow saucer-shaped rotate wayside flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with five spreading overlapping petals; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

singly from the leaf axils. A mostly prostrate annual or perennial herb bearing hard nutlets<\/font>
\nwith sharp spines.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n867 First appearance of the psychic in Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA messenger of beauty.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nJatropha multifida<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEuphorbiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral plant. Physic nut<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny red or deep pink flowers with five separated<\/font><\/p>\n

rounded petals and a reddish pink stalk; borne<\/font><\/p>\n

in compound cymes. A medium to large shrub<\/font><\/p>\n

with large palmate leaves having eight to twelve<\/font><\/p>\n

deep lobes.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n868 Psychic awakening in Matter<\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nMatter opens itself to spiritual life.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDodonaea viscosa<\/i> (L.) Jacq.
\nSapindaceae
\nNative hops<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall green papery three-winged seed-capsules
\ntinged with light maroon, turning brown
\nwhen ripe; borne in clusters among the leaves.
\nA medium-sized shrub or slender tree with ovate-
\nlanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n869 The psychic governs Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe psychic influence compels the physical
\nto turn towards the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nErythrina variegata<\/i> L. Alba
\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nCoral tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDense terminal racemes of medium-sized white
\nflowers veined pink with one prominent curving
\npartly folded petal and long exserted stamens.
\nA tall narrow tree with greenish bark and narrow
\nvertical yellow stripes.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n870 Beginning of realisation in Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMatter responds to the divine influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nErythrina variegata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoral tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStriking orange red to dark red flowers.<\/font>  
\nA large thorny deciduous tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see The psychic governs<\/font><\/p>\n

Matter (869).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n871 Matter prepares itself to receive
\nthe Supramental<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMatter strives to free itself from old habits
\nin order to prepare for the new realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nErythrina variegata<\/i> (L.) Merrill. var. orientalis
\n<\/i>Leguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)
\nCoral tree<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized bright orange flowers with
\nlong exserted orange red stamens; the leaves
\nare heavily variegated with yellow along the
\nveins and midrib. A large deciduous tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n872 Matter aspiring for the supramental
\nguidance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nDissatisfied and troubled. Matter asks for
\na powerful guide to put it in order.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nOdontonema strictum<\/i> (Nees) Kuntze.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall red curving tubular flower with five
\nirregularly separated flaring lobes; borne in
\nerect branching racemes. A small to medium
\nshrub with wavy-edged leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n873 Matter under the supramental guidance<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe condition required for its transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHamelia patens<\/i> Jacq.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRubiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScarlet bush, Firebush<\/font>   
\nSmall orange narrow tubular candlelike flower<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in terminal cymes. A shrub or small tree<\/font><\/p>\n

with oblong lanceolate leaves in whorls.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n874 Material enterprises<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMany projects, many attempts, many<\/font><\/p>\n

constructions.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCeiba pentandra<\/i> (L.) Gaertn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBombacaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKapok, White silk-cotton tree<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized cream white flower with five<\/font><\/p>\n

velvety recurving petals set in cup-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

calyces; borne singly or in small clusters. A very<\/font>
\nlarge tree with a spiny trunk and prominent
\nbuttresses; the tree bears large pods containing
\nthe silk-cotton or kapok of commerce.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-453<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n875 Splendour and opulence in material life<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCan become widespread only through transfor-
\nmation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nQuassia amara<\/i> L.
\nSimaroubaceae
\nBitterwood<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized glowing scarlet tubular flower
\nwith yellow anthers that protrude beyond the
\npetals; borne in racemes. A shrub or small tree
\nwith uniquely shaped leaves; new leaves are
\nglossy copper red.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n876 Material abundance<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNature always shows us what true abundance<\/font><\/p>\n

is – one is overwhelmed!<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGossypium<\/i> L. spp.<\/font>  
\nMalvaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCotton<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized yellow or cream white somewhat<\/font><\/p>\n

cup-shaped flower with five sheer overlapping<\/font><\/p>\n

petals, occasionally with a purple red spot at<\/font><\/p>\n

the base; set in conspicuous green fringed bracts<\/font><\/p>\n

on short stems in the leaf axils. An annual or<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial herb or shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n877 Silver<\/b><\/font> <\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold and white, it aspires for spirituality.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nProiphys amboinensis<\/i> (L.) Herb. {Eurycles sylvestris<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSalisb. ex Schult. & Schult. f.]<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAmaryllidaceae<\/font>    
\nBrisbane lily<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized glistening white salverform<\/font><\/p>\n

flowers with a long narrow light green corolla
\ntube that divides abruptly into six narrow
\npointed separated segments; borne in many-
\nflowered umbels. A bulbous plant with
\nnumerous large rounded leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n878 Gold<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nShould only be used in the service of the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBauhinia tomentosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font>  
\nSt. Thomas tree, Yellow bauhinia. Bell bauhinia<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized light yellow pendulous bell-shaped<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with or without a dark maroon spot at <\/b>the<\/font><\/p>\n

base of one petal; borne singly or in pairs from<\/font><\/p>\n

the leaf axils. A large shrub or small- tree.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n879 Purified gold<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is purified by being <\/b> placed at the service<\/font><\/p>\n

of the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBauhinia acuminata<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDwarf white bauhinia<\/font>   
\nMedium-sized pure white saucer-shaped flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with five broad petals and conspicuous golden<\/font><\/p>\n

anthers; borne in very short racemes. A medium<\/font><\/p>\n

to large shrub with the camels-foot leaves typical<\/font><\/p>\n

of the genus.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n880 Ether<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nCharming and ethereal, it is bound to please.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nParana paniculata<\/i> <\/b>Roxb.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBridal bouquet, Christ vine. Snow creeper,<\/font><\/p>\n

Snow-in-the-j ungle<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny white mildly fragrant salverform flowers<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in delicate many-flowered panicles that<\/font><\/p>\n

form large airy sprays. A rampant vine with<\/font><\/p>\n

large ovate-cordate leaves that are white-  pubescent beneath.
\nEarly name: Spirit<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n881 Air<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nLight, subtle, almost invisible.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCestrum noctumum<\/i> L. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLady of the night, Night jessamine<\/font><\/p>\n

Small light green narrow tubular flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

five long greenish white lobes, intensely fragrant<\/font><\/p>\n

at night; borne in spraylike clusters. A scandent shrub.<\/font>
\nEarly name: Air or Fragrance<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n882 Fire<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFears no obstacle.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCaesalpinia pulcherrima<\/i> (L.) Swartz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Caesalpinioideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarbados pride, Paradise flower, Peacock flower,<\/font><\/p>\n

Barbados flower fence<\/font><\/p>\n

Small striking flower with four equal petals, a<\/font><\/p>\n

smaller lip and very long prominent stamens; in<\/font><\/p>\n

orange red with a yellow to orange yellow border;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in erect racemes. A large somewhat
\nprickly shrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n883 Water <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nFluid, abundant and pure.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nParana volubilis<\/i> Burm. f.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBridal creeper, Horse-tail creeper, Snow creeper<\/font><\/p>\n

Tiny fragrant white bell-shaped flowers borne in<\/font><\/p>\n

dense snowy cascading racemes. A vigorous vine<\/font><\/p>\n

with small glabrous ovate-cordate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-454<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\nChapter 12
\n<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nRadha and Krishna<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n884 Radha’s consciousness<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSymbolises perfect attachment to the Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClitoria ternatea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue pea, Blue vine, Butterfly pea. Pigeon wings,<\/font><\/p>\n

Mussel-shell creeper<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized single or double ultramarine<\/font><\/p>\n

blue papilionaceous flower that has a broad<\/font><\/p>\n

oval central petal with a yellow centre and wing<\/font><\/p>\n

petals edged with pale blue; borne singly on<\/font><\/p>\n

a short stem. A slender perennial vine with<\/font><\/p>\n

beanlike pods.<\/font><\/p>\n

Early names: Integral Radha’s consciousness (double blue); Devotional movement in Radha’s<\/font>
\nconsciousness (light blue with mauve)<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n885 Radha’s consciousness in the vital<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPerfect attachment to the Divine replaces <\/b>all<\/font><\/p>\n

vital attractions and passions.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClitoria ternatea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue pea, Blue vine, Butterfly pea. Pigeon wings,<\/font>  
\nMussel-shell creeper<\/font><\/p>\n

Single light purple flower.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Radha’s<\/font><\/p>\n

consciousness (884).<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n886 Krishna’s light in the Overmind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe Overmind ready to be divinised.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSalvia farinacea<\/i> Benth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLabiatae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMealy sage. Mealy-cup sage<\/font><\/p>\n

Small lavender blue bilabiate flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a broadly extended lower lip marked with
\na white patch in the centre and light grey blue
\ncalyces; borne in whorls in erect terminal spikes.
\nA branching lightly pubescent perennial herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n887 Krishna’s light in the mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA charming way to become intelligent.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia grandiflora<\/i> (Roxb. ex Rottl.) <\/b>Roxb.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue trumpet vine. Clock vine, Bengal clock<\/font><\/p>\n

vine. Sky vine<\/font><\/p>\n

Large light lavender salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a broad limb divided into five rounded lobes,<\/font><\/p>\n

a soft yellow centre and a corolla tube that<\/font><\/p>\n

emerges from two prominent green bracts;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in pendulous racemes. A vigorous vine
\nwith dense rough foliage.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n888 Krishna’s light in the physical mind<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe physical mind loses all rigidity and becomes<\/font><\/p>\n

supple and charming.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRuellia lorentziana<\/i> <\/b>Griseb.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMedium-sized pale lavender salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

with a flattened corolla tube, a violet throat and<\/font><\/p>\n

a limb divided into five somewhat crinkled lobes;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne in few-flowered axillary cymes or
\nterminal panicles. A perennial herb with
\nlong pendant flexuous branches.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n889 Krishna’s light in the senses<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA first step towards transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nClitoria ternatea<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeguminosae (subfamily Papilionoideae)<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBlue pea. Blue vine. Butterfly pea. Pigeon wings,<\/font><\/p>\n

Mussel-shell creeper<\/font><\/p>\n

Medium-sized single papilionaceous flower<\/font><\/p>\n

that has a broad oval pale blue central petal
\nwith a yellow centre and wing petals edged
\nwith pale blue; borne singly on a short stem.
\nA slender perennial vine with beanlike pods.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n890 Krishna’s light in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe light that turns the vital towards the Truth.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nRuellia tuberosa<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nMeadow-weed, Menow weed<\/font>  
\nSmall pale purple salverform flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a flattened corolla tube, a purple throat and<\/font><\/p>\n

a limb divided into five somewhat crinkled<\/font><\/p>\n

lobes; borne in few-flowered axillary cymes<\/font><\/p>\n

or terminal panicles. A perennial herb with<\/font><\/p>\n

lanceolate leaves.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n891 First sign of Krishna’s light in Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is the indication of the coming transformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEvolvulus alsinoides<\/i> L.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nConvolvulaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTiny sky blue saucer-shaped flower with<\/font><\/p>\n

a white centre and anthers; borne singly or in<\/font><\/p>\n

few-flowered clusters. A prostrate spreading<\/font><\/p>\n

perennial countryside herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n892 Krishna’s influence in the Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe best way to be above contingencies.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEcbolium linneanum<\/i> Kurz.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall bluish green half-salverform flower<\/font><\/p>\n

borne on a dense bracted spike. A perennial<\/font><\/p>\n

herb or subshrub.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n893 Krishna’s light in the Subconscient<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSoon it will no longer be Subconscient.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEranthemum wattii<\/i> (Bedd.) Stapf.
\nAcanthaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall purple salverform flowers borne on
\na bracted spike. A small shrubby perennial.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPage-455<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\n894 Krishna’s play in the vital<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn His midst it has all its charm.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEichhomia crassipes<\/i> (Mart.) Solms-Laub.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPontederiaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWater hyacinth. Water orchid<\/font> 
\nShowy medium-sized light lavender six-petalled<\/font><\/p>\n

flower with one upper petal that has a yellow<\/font><\/p>\n

spot surrounded by blue and rose lavender and<\/font><\/p>\n

resembles a peacock feather; borne on a dense<\/font><\/p>\n

erect spike. A prolific aquatic herb with inflated<\/font><\/p>\n

leaf-bases and feathery roots.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n895 Krishna’s play<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA power of progress veiling itself behind<\/font><\/p>\n

appearances.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTorenia fournieri<\/i> Lind. ex E. Fourn.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWishbone flower, Bluewings<\/font> 
\nSmall salverform flowers with a flattened corolla<\/font><\/p>\n

tube and a limb irregularly divided into one larger<\/font><\/p>\n

crimped upper lobe and three smaller lower lobes;<\/font><\/p>\n

hybrid forms in white, mauve or lavender;<\/font><\/p>\n

the prominent calyx is light green and ribbed;<\/font><\/p>\n

borne singly in the leaf axils or in few-flowered
\nterminal racemes. A low delicate annual herb.<\/font><\/p>\n

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\n
\n896 Krishna’s play in Matter<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBeauty, love and joy are His <\/b>companions.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nA play that widens and makes us progress.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTorenia fournieri<\/i> Lind. ex E. <\/b>Fourn.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWishbone flower, Bluewings<\/font>   
\nPale lavender flower edged with deep velvety<\/font><\/p>\n

purple and a yellow spot in the centre of the lower lobe.
\nFurther description see Krishna’s play (895).<\/font><\/p>\n

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\n
\n897 Krishna’s integral play<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll the parts of the being respond to His<\/font><\/p>\n

influence.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTorenia fournieri<\/i> Lind. ex E. Fourn. Alba’<\/font><\/p>\n

\nScrophulariaceae<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWishbone flower, Bluewings<\/font>   
\nWhite flower tinged with pale pinkish tan.<\/font><\/p>\n

Further description see Krishna’s <\/b> play (895).<\/font><\/p>\n

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\n898 Krishna’s Ananda<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nManifold, abundant and so full of charm.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPlumbago auriculata<\/i> Lam.
\nPlumbaginaceae
\nCape leadwort<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSmall soft pale lavender blue salverform flower
\nwith a very thin long corolla tube and a limb
\ndivided into five widely separated lobes; borne
\nin terminal clusters. An evergreen shrub with
\nsemi-scandent stems.<\/font><\/p>\n

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