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HOW TO KNOW THE CONDITION OF AN ASPIRANT
the stronger flow towards 'L' to the Atma centre through the point 'X' by drawing the current. This should be done mildly and without force of thought. The immediate effect in the aspirant is, he becomes almost thoughtless without exertion. This also enables development of detachment.
I. NATURE OF KNOTS:
The study of knots is to be done cautiously taking into consideration the general condition of the aspirant. As already stated the condition of the aspirant is reflected generally in the trainer. It must be borne in mind that the plexuses, "centres and sub- centres" also bar our progress at earlier stages (Messages Universal P.70).
The Trainer should exercise his thought on each Knot separately as per the nature of the Knot and note whether the condition is observed. Most persons have a wrong idea that reaching a knot or going beyond that is something commendable by itself. The original thought in us, which is of the nature of "Ultimate" is limited to human level at the present. It develops potential (i.e., capacity), as we grow and takes different
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