Supreme peace, equanimity. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Prashanti is as the backbone to each individual and for the Sadhaka, it is as the very breath. The syllable ‘Pra’ in Pra-Shanti means expanding, enlarging, Vikasa; and so Prashanti means that type of Shanti. That is to say, the absence of desire and anger, greed and hatred.

Prashanti means success in the elimination of these qualities, grouped under Kama and Krodha. The process called Sama is very essential for all. The Sadhaka must be constantly engaged in practising it.

Shanti is the innate nature of man. Shanti is the force which comes to the aid of those who try to develop Viveka, Vairagya and Vichakshana, discrimination, renunciation and keenness of Intellect. It is but a phase of the Atma itself.

Shanti must be manifested in feeling, word, posture and deed; Manas, Vak, Kaya and Karma in the same uniform equal measure. Then, Shanti becomes Prashanti, the real Shanti. Bereft of such peace, one cannot hope to get either-worldly, other-worldly or trans-worldly bliss. Shanti is the nursery of all happiness and all joy. (P.Vah, pp. 1-3)

The future of this holy land lies with the few who practice spiritual disciplines and set an example to others of the bliss one can acquire by those means. They alone can establish Prashanti and destroy Ashanti (anxiety and restlessness.) (SSS Vol.7, p. 12)

What is Prashanti (Supreme Peace)?

‘Pra’ means to blossom. Therefore, the blossoming of inner peace in a state devoid of hatred and attachment is Prashanti. It is, in fact, the manifestation of inner peace. But is there anyone in this world who has experienced this Prashanti? When you inquire this, you will realise that it is very difficult for ordinary mortals to experience supreme peace devoid of hatred and attachment. Peace cannot be acquired from outside, it has to be manifested from within.  (SS Dec 12, p. 407)