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PRANAHUTI
any other thought is likely to be thrown out or rejected by the mind including the thoughts of Masters and their actions etc. The thought of Divine light gets absorbed in the mind because that is approximately near to the original thought. In this context it is necessary to distinguish between meditation and concentration.
Meditation done on the above lines will lead to steadiness over a period of time and practice. However, the Master has graciously brought in another feature i.e. Pranahuti. Now that is clear that Prana means thought force and psychic in nature, the Master makes it possible for the individual sadhaka to be assisted by the influx of this force into him by a devotee of the Divine. That is, the Prana is being offered (ahuti) by a person for the improvement of the condition of the aspirant. The questions that arise are: 1. Whether such a help is necessary? 2. Is such extraneous influence justified? 3. Whether it works at all?
It is the practical experience of those who tried to meditate that mind seems to be without control and it leads from one set of thoughts to another and the control of mind has always been felt as very difficult. Therefore, we may safely say such help is necessary.
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