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megang 1 SPIRITUAL LIGHT. the act and of becoming the object thought of. In - the conscious Samādhi there remains something which the mind entirely transforms itself into. When all doubts are removed, mental activity ceases and the mind transforms itself into Self absolutely pure 'and resplendent, fortified • as he is in the realm of spiritual light after commanding and destroying the strong ramparts of the Karmic forces working in several directions. With the achievement of good as well as bad results in the phenomenal representation of countless gradations in the degree of happiness, states of consciousness and embodiments ensouled by Self he becomes fully established in right knowledge, right belief, right conduct, infinite power and joy.
He is now pure intelligence in essence and ideal of absolute perfection and worship for all Jivas (Bhavya). Fragrance, virtue and tranquillity flow from his person. His glorious beauty and perfection are beyond description. Thus the Yogi reaches the final goal, that is the goal of Satchidānandship, by deep meditation based on the firm conviction derived from the unflinching and undecaying faith and knowledge acquired through the continued practice of the great vows and five samitis (careful attitudes), three Guptis ( restraints ), Charana and Karana Sitaris ( jural and ethical rules of practice, etc. ) prescribed in the holy texts. There are several methods of progress on the path of Yoga but all lead to the final goal-the final realisation of Self. The Liberated Soul being purged of the weight of the Karmic matter ascends upwards
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