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which are often beyond his control, it is better to apply his effort for the mending of his grosser self.
But the difficulty is that most of those who come for spiritual pursuit, as they profess, are inwardly actuated by material purposes which they wish to have adjusted according to their liking and taste. If they do not have it, they break off; and even if they have it they will not stick on because their purpose is served. There have been several cases like that. My master's ways of spiritual training are absolutely free from any material touch. I know that certain saints do offer such material allurements, and that they are often successful to some extent. But it is definite that to do this they have to deviate from the right path and resort to unspiritual ways which, for me, would be the bitterest pill to swallow. I strictly abide by the direction laid down by my master, and shall not like to adopt unspiritual ways at any cost.
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BREATHING
You need not stop the breath yourself when meditating. If it stops by itself it is well and good.
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