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Rajayoga Sadhana
time when he gets absorbed in it, the thought too shall vanish and nothing shall remain except absorbency in the prayerful mood. That is the proper way. Japa practised in this way will be of highest value and immensely helpful to the spiritual growth of the abhyasi.
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SERVICE - ABHYASI’S DUTY
You are correct in your view that disinterestedness in Sadhana is due to the lack of love and devotion. But the problem is how to induce them to love God when there is a lot for them in the world to love and admire. They may perhaps come through inducement, but then only to give it up after a time. Here there is no charm, no pleasure, no enjoyment to capture their hearts, and to keep them bound within the fold. The only alternative for me would however be to take overall their responsibility upon myself, and to free them from all bindings, but that may be too much for me. If I take in some of my advanced associates for my help, they too shall thus be overburdened like myself. It is therefore
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