Atma Dharma

Author(s): Champat Rai Jain
Publisher: Champat Rai Jain

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contemplation with reference to recitation of mantras (holy texts or formulæ) consists in visualising in the central region of the chest of a white lotus of eight petals dotted with yellow spots, of which there are 108, distributed in a row of 6 on each of the two sides, right and left of every petal with the remaining 12 placed in the centre in the form of a ring. This will become fixed in the mind after a little practice. When this is done, the aspirant after immortality and joy should recite some mantra, e.g., Om Arhan Siddha," "Soham,' Paramâtmane namah," or any other suitable one, 108 times, that is, once on each yellow spot, contemplating himself all the time as a full and perfect embodiment of knowledge and bliss and all other divine attributes.
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We shall describe only one more method here which consists in imagining the universe as a huge ocean of the Living Essence, comprising an infinity of souls, each full and perfect in itself. The yogi should imagine himself as one such perfect soul in this all-pervading ocean of Life and joy.
These are some of the most helpful forms of holy contemplation which should be practised with a one-pointed mind. Should distractions occur, recourse is to be had to hymns, books, and the like, always remembering that any aid is welcome that tends to strengthen the belief in the divinity of the soul. Amongst the books to be recommended
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