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Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
sittings, satsangs and Bhandaras. This awareness dawns on us mainly because of the diversion of the thought flow and strengthening the link with the Divine.
Any activity which is associated and performed with mind is short lived. Though Will is the chief instrument of the mind but without the purity i.e Divinity or selflessness it may not yield the desired result. Offering of Pranahuti i.e transmitting the Divine effulgence for the spiritual upliftment of the other is the process in which the Divinity is brought to the fore weakening the lower tendencies and removing the unwanted obstacles which deter us away from the Goal. Will gets strengthened only by assiduous sadhana and purity.
When there is purity in our thought and actions it brings lasting results. This is where our 9.00 P.M prayer is given which is dynamic, innovative and result oriented. Every abhyasi practicing the system of natural path feels it as a moral responsibility to strictly adhere to this prayer which is for the universal good. This prayer, when it is offered with true spirit and concern as a fraternal obligation kindles the spiritual aspiration in our brothers and sisters in the world at large. It may take time and may not give drastic results immediately but surely it will bring in a change in the internal and external environment by turning the hearts of all people towards the Divine naturally.
It has been an experience of fact for all of us that we experience a state of calmness in the company of people who seriously practice the system and adhere to the commandments scrupulously as a duty. By extending willingness to follow the system as advocated and by yielding to the Master one is able to perform his duties selflessly with due attachment in the thought of serving the Master. It is this purity which enables oneself to know the Divine in oneself and by moulding oneself according
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