A strong, healthy body and clear mind are extremely helpful. If, however, you have serious health problems while nevertheless being extremely devoted and worthy in other ways, the Master will generally accept you.

In any case, you, a prospective initiate, are required to lead a constructive life, being as positive, happy, and helpful as you can. Use of street drugs, alcohol, or practice of other dissipations which hurt your mind, body, or emotional balance are "no-nos." Higher consciousness can only be realized and maintained by those who have good will for themselves — or are willing to develop it.