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PRANAHUTI
Pranahuti or transmission is the most unique feature of the system of Rajayoga of Sri Ram Chandra. This is supposed to sufficiently make the task of the aspirant easier. The Master says that without the help of pranahuti it will be difficult, if not impossible, to reach higher stages of sadhana. Stated very simply, it is an act of will on the part of a person to improve the spiritual condition of another. Everyone in his sadhana tries to improve his condition from the grosser level to the subtle level. Pranahuti is an act of will of another person to improve the condition of another.
This leads us to the question whether this is not similar to hypnotism or mesmerism. Rev. Babuji puts this question himself while explaining the system. He stated that after transmission one feels calm and collected while after hypnotism people feel heavy and dull. He also has stated that hypnotism is materialistic in nature compared to the spiritual nature of Pranahuti. It may be clarified that the purpose of the process of hypnotism is essentially trying to help in ascertaining causes hidden in the deep core of consciousness and assist in the curative processes. It is definitely not
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