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intensity of Pranahuti. Therefore conditions when the intensity of Pranahuti is not felt are stated to be subtle.
 We are asked to observe whether there were thoughts on Master or related matters but are not tinged with any emotions. When the state of meditation is such where we are devoid of any emotions, we call it subtle whether we feel calm or not.
 The word subtle is used by some even to camouflage a condition of mind which is not settled because they feel at that time the force of transmission also.
 From the above, it may be seen that different persons have different notions about the condition of subtleness. In this context it is relevant to remember the words of the Master that subtle force is very powerful and it pushes the aspirants down if he is not pure to the extent required. ―Subtle force is very strong, and if an abhyasi tries to go further by his own effort, he is pushed down because he can not get at the
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