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Role of Abhyasi
thought of recognising self. But the other important factor of a spiritual life is faith in the master; for the help of a capable master is indispensable for higher spiritual attainments. He is the only medium through whom the divine impulse comes. We must seek in him the real thing we crave for. When we are thus convinced we naturally begin to feel an inward attraction for him and think him to be the very person who can shape our destiny. The feeling gradually develops into faith and we begin to love him. We submit to his views with due regard to his personality and proceed along the path under his guidance. The experience of achievements gained during the course convinces us further of the extraordinary capacities of the master and we begin to look upon him as a super human being. Our faith now is greatly helpful to us in our spiritual progress. It dispels clouds of doubt and uncertainty and removes difficulties and obstructions from the path.
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