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REALISATION
that which guarantees speedy success. Now what it may be, let every one judge for oneself. For a hint, I accept the judicious opinion of Swami Vivekananda on this point, “That it is raja yoga alone that can successfully lead a man up to the highest level of approach; and that none but one having the capacity to apply his own internal powers through pranahuti is fit for being a guide or Master”. (Wisdom Unfurled Page 41, Para 1)
Further clarifying the position he stated that
“Suffice it to say, that the process of cleaning uses the original power of thought in the form of human will for the refinement of the individual soul to enable it to ascend the steep and slippery path of realisation of the subtlest Essence of Identity.” (Wisdom Unfurled Page 49, Para 2)
Master stressing the need for support from a competent guide stated that “Realisation cannot be achieved by mere abhyas, for the reason that at higher stages the conditions are such that even if one ascends a little by self-effort he
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