Question: Is there any outer sign of spiritual progress?

Sri Chinmoy: The outer sign of progress is inner joy. This inner joy is not like a mad elephant. This inner joy is something very sweet, intense and all the time fulfilling: fulfilling in our thoughts and fulfilling in our actions, at every moment, for whoever is in touch with us and whoever thinks of us. This is inner joy.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Perfection and transcendence, Agni Press, 1977
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