________________ varlaYIK. activities of mind, speech and action and hold on to those activities of the mind, speech and action which are auspicious in nature. The true sense of virati is to release sawadh yog and get involved in nirvadh yog. It means that due to sawadh yog, an individual reaches a state of rest and joins the nirvadh yog. What should one do in Samayik? In Samayik, one must study (swadhyay), meditate (dhyan), chant, recite rosary and purify one's inner self so that Parmatma can reside in it. Chanting mantras verbally is not enough. While chanting mantras, one must get so deeply connected with Parmatma that in each and every bead of the rosary, one must be able to see Parmatma. One must feel that Parmatma is within himself and nowhere else. On one side, there should be sacrifice (virati)... on the other side, there should be happiness... and overall, there should be detachment (viraag)! Sacrifice leads to freedom from attachment, which in turn, gives happiness. Detach yourself and at the same time hold onto something It is worthwhile to uproot only if you sow new seeds! Uprooting of wild plants is successful only when roses are planted simultaneously! 144 UK
