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PRACTICE OF MEDITATION AND THE TEACHER'S ROLE
The Difficult path of sadhana grows easy
and accessible To a sadhak blessed with the guru's
guidance sweet; Mahavrati Acharya himself rapt in meditation, Tolerant, free, gentle, straight, occupying
the teacher's seat, And well-conversant with preksha yoga,
steadfast, Renowned as an experienced teacher,
efficient and wise.
Q. To prepare the ground for meditation and to seek - the path of sadhana, should a sadhak work on his own, or should he work under the supervision of some capable teacher?
Ans. There are two kinds of sadhaks self-awakened
- or awakened by instruction. Those belonging to the first category are rare. These make their way themselves and tread it without any fear of obstruction. In
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