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PATH OF GRACE
into the realm of the Brahmand, i.e. the feeling of Anahat and the feeling of darkness or shadowy darkness around every object that we perceive. Many sadhakas do not really give attention to these details and doubt their progress though they have really moved into the higher realm. Attentiveness towards the state of consciousness and the sound vibrations that are clearly felt in the heart is of course a matter of practice. The feeling of a shadowy darkness around objects and also a feeling of impressionlessness of the objects and persons whom one comes across in daily life is another feature that is less observed and when observed dismissed as of no consequence by the sadhaka.
The Brahmand mandal which starts from sixth knot is above the realm of matter. Tradition has it that the two eyes of man are symbols of the Sun and Moon, Spirit and Form, Father and Mother, Reality and Maya and Introversion and Extroversion. The two eyes express dual nature of consciousness dealing with Life and Form. Tradition has also identified a third eye between the two eyes. The third eye is the Ajna center of the yoga tradition. The
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