Page 8 - Introduction to Prananhuti Aided Meditation

The modified Raja Yoga gives us methods by which these knots are transcended enabling the smooth and unchequered flow of the Divine energy (Thought) and meditation is the way. The subtlest conceivable form of Divine is light (without luminosity). Rev. Babuji advises meditation on this Divine Light in the heart. Meditation in this way, leads to the removal of grossness of the individuated thought (Jiva) and slowly leads to its transformation towards subtlety.
This is the yatra or transformation initiated. The yogic power of Pranahuti offered by the Master assists this movement by continuous contact and support. This pranahuti speedens the process of the lower thought slowly shedding its addiction to the pathways of the sensory world and starts moving naturally towards the higher and purer regions of the God.
The System
The system of modified Raja Yoga runs along simplest and most natural lines which are easily adjustable to the ordinary routine of worldly life. It admits none of the methods of rigid austerity, penance or physical mortification undertaken with a view to effect the strangulation of mind or indriyas.
In this system of Raja Yoga the twin features are the aspirant's effort (practice) and Master's support through transmission which accelerates the aspirants progress by removing the complexities and obstructions from the path. Under this process, the Master by the application of His internal powers awakens and accelerates the dormant forces in the aspirant to action and diverts the flow of the Divine Current towards the heart.
In this system a close adherence to Reality is maintained at every step in the process. Sri Babuji Maharaj emphasises the need to have clear idea of the Goal, which is nothing short of Ultimate. So, with the goal as the Ultimate, the mind clearly established, the aspirant is advised to approach the Divine Master with a humble heart, full of love, surrender and devotion and practice the method systematically with dedication.
All the methods and practices in this system are not merely formal and mechanical. They have a definite object (Ultimate), purpose (Realisation) and an end (Mergence with the Ultimate). So this system is simple, efficacious, practical in totality and can be practised by all the willing seekers of Reality even while leading a grihastha way of life.