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________________ Reading, Questioning, Intelligent Recounting, Anuperksha, Discourse; Anupreksha is the most original and thriving! Without it, the discourse is for ever wanting! Anupreksha or feeling alone provides a solid foundation; Hear it described, to reap great spiritual satisfaction! Q. It is clear that the development of equanimity is necessary for inner happiness. But the mind's problem is not resolved. After all, how is one to develop equanimity? Ans. For the development of equanimity, it is neces sary to practise anupreksha. Preksha and anupreksha constitute a pair. In the system of preksha dhyana, thought commands the same importance as the act of observation. Anupreksha is a thought-induced, suggestive, process. Thought is very necessary for a clear comprehension of the essential religious elements. It is called contemplation or reflection. The essentials are known through contemplation. In the process of knowing these, arise occasions of like and dislike, of attachment and aversion. Unless one is free from like and dislike, meditation can pose a danger. In avoiding like and dislike, contemplation on the 'transitoriness' and 'uncertainty of life, can be very helpful. That is why it has been called "inter-meditation. It is a process which takes place between two meditations. From this point of view, contemplation (anupreksha) serves as a bridge between self-study and meditation. Q. Anupreksha means argument or thought. Wher- ever there is thought, there is conflict. Where there 251 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006546
Book TitleTransmutation of Personality through Preksha Meditation
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorTulsi Acharya
PublisherJain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year1994
Total Pages282
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English, Yoga, L000, & L001
File Size12 MB
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