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modes or the world of nischay naya transcendental perspective. Till there is no mutual connection between the empirical and the transcendental, the third eye cannot open. The opening of the third eye itself means the coming together of the transcendental and empirical perspectives. The opening of the third eye means an equal awareness towards the gross and the subtle modes. When we are exposed to new facts we are bewildered. But there is no reason to be bewildered if we can understand the transcendental perspective or the secret of subtle modes. Then there is no bewilderment. We are surprised because of our lack of understanding. Dogmatism is the result of our lack of understanding. Conservative tensions, blind beliefs are all because of our stupidity. Man catches on to one thing and clings to it obstinately. If another point of view is presented to him, he gets angry, impassioned.
One day a politician got angry with his secretary. He said, "I told you to prepare a speech of fifteen minutes duration and you gave me one which was one hour long. I got tired reading it. The listeners also protested. I was insulted. You did not pay
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