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rule of spiritual practice or for the expression of our natural emotions is: know and see, know and see, see and know. That is spiritual practice and nothing more. It is a waste to adopt yogic postures, do pranayama, concentration, practicing withdrawal, closing your eyes or taking a deep breath. Do not get caught in them. They have no meaning. Is concentration also a waste? What is the use of concentration? Is a thief having less concentration or is an archer having less concentration? Does the duck have any less concentration while trying to catch a fish? While aiming a shot, does the one who shoots have less concentration? If these are associated with knowledge then they become meaningful but if associated with consumption, then they give sorrow. There are two clear lines: One is the line of knowledge or learning and the other is that of consumption. If along with consumption exercise also gets linked then that can also give pain. Man wants to do yogic exercise to keep his body healthy. He wants so much energy that he can consume more and more and yet not dissipate his energy. Are yogic exercises the rule of spiritual practice? Where is the rule of spiritual
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