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Reflection, Contemplation, Concentration
It has already been stated that when our supine Will begins to awaken from the stupor, the strangle-hold of delusion is first weakened, and then destroyed.
Contemplation (anuprekṣã) of the pernicious nature of the narcotic of the sensual pleasures is necessary to maintain the vigilance and reinforce the power of the Will.
Practice of repeated reflection (bhavana) further strengthens the Will and keeps it awake and alert. We have already discussed the process of developing the inherent capacity of omniscience in a previous chapter. While some are capable of developing this capacity by awakening their own supine Will, some others need constant moral support of reflection of truth, as experienced and propounded by the supremely wise ones.
The human mind has the capacity to project itself. An object of deep concentration can, therefore, be perceived by projection. A mental image of a "pure consciousness" can thus be realised by the process of auto-suggestion as well as repeated recitation of slogans or chanting the mantras. For instance, one can progressively develop purity of consciousness" by the recitation of "arham" or "soham".
The modus operandi of bhăvînã is to generate countervibrations. Thus practice of forbearance, humility, honesty and contentment generates vibrations which countermand the impulses of cruelty, pride, deceit, and greed respectively. Hence, the generation of counter-vibrations is a positive tool
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