When one's Antahkaranas (Subtle components of the human body) like mind, intellect are clean and pure, there is no need for much exertion on external cleanliness. If one has lot of attention on external cleanliness but his mind is not pure then he can not be graced with spiritual awareness. One can not get the inner purity if he hangs after merely on external aspects. It is usual in this world to be aware of external beauty only forgetting the inner cleanliness. Too long sleeping time and too short sleeping time both are not conducive for getting spiritual knowledge. Awareness is possible only by sitting in isolation turning inwards and having peaceful contemplation. All this is possible only if concerted effort is there for self-realisation. But this is only initial attempt while in body consciousness still.
The utmost import of 'cleansing subtle body and becoming introvert' for Self Realisation is brought out in the Sankertana , "Velupala Maruvaka Lopala Ledu" by Annamacharya.
'Unless the outside(external) concern (about cleanliness) is left out, there is no inside (purifying the subtle components). One who is too much meticulous about the external cleanliness ignores about the inner purity. This is the most vital aspect in the spiritual path. And once the inner purity and cleanliness is achieved, bliss is obtained.
'While being in the bright day light, one can not see the inner most darkness of a house. Similarly, spiritual knowledge is not possible for a person proud of vast worldly knowledge acquired. for the one whose eyes are accustomed to pitch darkness, even a little twilight appears to be bright sunlight. Similarly, when an introvert pursues steadfastly, then self-realisation is achieved. Those are the 'liberated'.
One who is accustomed to continuously awakened position, does not get sleep at all. Similarly, one who is always in sleepy condition, his inactive mind does not receive any worldly knowledge. Since mind gets accustomed to whatever situation is exposed to, for prolonged period. Similarly, when accustomed to meditative contemplation, one can eliminate all external worldly matters and realise the Almighty within.
'In the sky called 'human body' if a sigh develops from within, it has to escape invariably from the body. Thus it subsides by coming out only. Similarly births and deaths of the living beings rise and fall with the inhalation and exhalation activity. By regular practising of control over the breathing rhythms following the stipulated yogic procedure - of converging Prana and Apana vayus of the Pancha Pranas into the Soul - one can realise the Self Within.'
Thus 'Pranayama', regulation of life-force, has an important role to play in the spiritual awakening. And of course only a Sadguru can initiate and guide in the proper technique of this ancient but highly valued yogic practice!
The utmost import of 'cleansing subtle body and becoming introvert' for Self Realisation is brought out in the Sankertana , "Velupala Maruvaka Lopala Ledu" by Annamacharya.
'Unless the outside(external) concern (about cleanliness) is left out, there is no inside (purifying the subtle components). One who is too much meticulous about the external cleanliness ignores about the inner purity. This is the most vital aspect in the spiritual path. And once the inner purity and cleanliness is achieved, bliss is obtained.
'While being in the bright day light, one can not see the inner most darkness of a house. Similarly, spiritual knowledge is not possible for a person proud of vast worldly knowledge acquired. for the one whose eyes are accustomed to pitch darkness, even a little twilight appears to be bright sunlight. Similarly, when an introvert pursues steadfastly, then self-realisation is achieved. Those are the 'liberated'.
One who is accustomed to continuously awakened position, does not get sleep at all. Similarly, one who is always in sleepy condition, his inactive mind does not receive any worldly knowledge. Since mind gets accustomed to whatever situation is exposed to, for prolonged period. Similarly, when accustomed to meditative contemplation, one can eliminate all external worldly matters and realise the Almighty within.
'In the sky called 'human body' if a sigh develops from within, it has to escape invariably from the body. Thus it subsides by coming out only. Similarly births and deaths of the living beings rise and fall with the inhalation and exhalation activity. By regular practising of control over the breathing rhythms following the stipulated yogic procedure - of converging Prana and Apana vayus of the Pancha Pranas into the Soul - one can realise the Self Within.'
Thus 'Pranayama', regulation of life-force, has an important role to play in the spiritual awakening. And of course only a Sadguru can initiate and guide in the proper technique of this ancient but highly valued yogic practice!
'The Light Within'
Om Shanti!
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