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Role of Abhyasi
confined to that conception, and her approach to liberation is barred. In the same way, if a disciple does not fix his thought upon the non-positive and non-negative conception of the Guru, he can never achieve the final goal.
I believe that a sati at her highest pitch secures control of the elements required for the composition of the human frame. This is because her thought ever remains focussed on the body and does not go beyond. But if her husband happens to be one who has secured a higher approach, she would automatically be pulled up beyond up to the level of his approach. This is my view. I do not know what the Shastras say about it. As for myself, I am fully convinced that if the guru is not himself up to the highest pitch of spiritual elevation, his disciple shall definitely remain short of the mark, unless he establishes his connection direct with the Supreme. That may perhaps be the reason why preference is given to direct love with the Supreme.
It may however be surprising to find that in spite of her meritorious love, devotion and sacrifice
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