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either in thought or in action. Our perception will then be transmuted; we shall no longer be content with the external beauty. We shall strive to divulge the subtle intrinsic values. Constnat practice of Preksha first awakens the will, and then transmutes our perception from delusion to spiritual awareness.
Some Empirical Results of Preksha :
1. Balance between activity and rest; relaxation. 2. Mental vigilance; harmony in thought and deed. 3. Development of will-power and strength of determina
tion. . 4. Purity of mind, genuine experience of reality. 5. Change of mental attitude; unemotional reaction to
environment. 6. Change of behavioural pattern; increase of tolerance
and humility. 7. Peace of mind. 8. Co-ordination between the conflicting social interests. 9. Acquisition of extra-sensory perception. 10. Freedom from addiction to dangerous drugs etc. 11. Prevention and cure of psychosomatic diseases. 12. Development of personal magnetism. 13. Effortless concentration; freedom from nervous and
emotional tension.
References :(1) 'The Brain-Time-Life Publications, Human Be
haviour Series. (2) General Endocrinology-by Dr. C. Donnell Turner. (3) "Glands-Our Invisible Guardians'-by Dr. Kapp
(M.D.), Rosicrucian Society Publication.
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