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PATH OF GRACE
movement. The Agni sikha is well compared to the one pointed aspiration of the sadhaka in many traditions (Sikhaagra). The goal clarity emerges and the sadhaka becomes restless always concerned about the goal. However, it should be noted that such an aspiration has for its fuel only the lower nature of the being and to that extent is still to reach perfection. Because of the nature of heat the sadhaka is always burning (Tapas) and is aflame. All impurities are sought to be burnt by him. The devotion therefore is naturally intense, emotional, and heavy on the heart.
The Fire here is dependent on the Earth and Water elements. The Fire here is almost an impossibility without the wood which may be classified as a product of Earth and Water. The lower nature which is basically physiological and of the Earthy consciousness and the nature of sentiments and attachments which is closely related to Water have to be burnt in order that higher aspiration becomes possible. It may be interesting to note that the colour saffron and orange are well tolerated in society while black is treated as a bad
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