Question: To what degree does the Eastern philosophy influence the West?

Sri Chinmoy: The Eastern philosophy is based on the inner reality, whereas the Western philosophy is the outer structure. Eastern philosophy is like the seed and Western philosophy is like the tree. But we feel that the tree cannot be beautiful or fruitful unless the seed is very productive. So not only does the seed have to be good, but the soil also has to be very fertile.

Eastern philosophy and Western philosophy must go together. Inner poise is the Eastern philosophy and outer power is the Western philosophy. Inner poise and outer power must go together in order for us to be fulfilled.