There are recurring tests in Spirituality. One who stands these tests alone will progress. Once the stiff upward path is over then the downward (journey) will start. Hence one has to climb the steep upward path quietly in a slow motion.

Reference: Translated from Marathi Book “Tuchi Baap Dhani – First Edition”, Page 205, Letter addressed by Shree Maharaj to Shri Shreedharpant Joshi