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mergence at this point has been arrived at, and the emergence of the state of permanent living there has started thereafter, then the third point, viz. of fire (Sirra) is to be taken up. Similarly the process is to be repeated on and on with further points viz. Khafi and Akhfa (in Sufi terminology). The benefit of this will be a good and detailed stroll. When the state of awakening in the whole of the organic region has been arrived at, then this whole state should be forcefully connected to the brain which is called the cosmic region. Then, using the same technique to widen one’s condition, transmission is to be imparted to one’s own subtle body from here. When here also the condition of mergence, and thereafter the state of permanent living there is created, then this condition be advanced likewise to the next higher region viz.para cosmic region; and apply the same device of transmitting from there to one’s own subtle body. When there also the condition of the merging of mergence (Fana-e-fana) is arrived at; and the state of permanent living (Baqa) starts arriving thereafter, it should be advanced to the still higher region, beginning the same practice there as well. Beyond that thought will not work; and the need for a forceful guide will arise. I want this method to prevail in our fold.”
[12-02-1945: pg. 166-170 (A.B.II - II)]
Meditation On Soul
When I was in this last state of meditation on Soul, I was asked by my master in a dream to meditate on the soul itself and He told me the process also which was as below:
“Lie down straight upon the bed without movement and meditate upon soul for some time.”
I did it for a full month, taking leave from the office in order to devote maximum time to it. It was all due the Grace of my Master, and Master alone, that this process came to my mind automatically – each step itself giving a clue to the next step.
(1924 Pg. 25 A.B. VOL I.)
Orientation To Master
Instructions: “People have become embodiments of puzzlement. First of all, they will have to be brought up to a single thought, which is to be that of the Master.