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2. Contemplation of Forbearance
Same as above except:
Substitute blue colour for green in steps nos. 1 to 4.
Recite the following sentence nine times in steps no, 5,6,7:“ The virtue of forbearance is becoming stronger; I am becoming free from intolerance".
Concentrate attention on Visudhi kendra (centre of purity) and visualize blue colour in step no.8.
Recite the word “ANANTA SHAKTI (INFINITE ENERGY)" as in step no.9.
3. Contemplation of Modesty.?
The technique is the same as above except that the colour is green. Recite“ The virtue of modesty is becoming stronger - I am becoming free from arrogance" as in 5,6,7.
Substitute “Darshana kendra (centre of intuition) between the two eyebrows and green colour." in 8.
Recite the word “SHUDDHA ATMA (PURE CONSCILUSNESS)” in 9.
1. Here the word forbearance refers to one's ability for a voluntary self control
that helps one to endure physical pain, mental anguish or any other unpleasent vicissitudes of life with equanimity. It stresses self-controlled abstinence from impulsive action in face of grave provocation such as opposing or hostile action or views. This attitude may easily be interpreted as a negative one of docileness,
but this is excluded here. 2. Here the word modesty is used as an antonym of arrogance of haughtiness. It
does not imply meekness or shyness but is a positive virtue of being gentle, kind and non-violent (not tough) in one's behaviour.
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