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signifies uprise, and when the soul getting lighter and lighter rises higher and higher, it will also be able to reach the consummation point of Evolution. The purpose of placing the order of realisation of soul on the third ladder is to make self-realisation more powerful by which self-discipline also becomes stronger.
If there is the reign of consciousness, then decidedly progress will take the direction of light, darkness of matter will not be able to envelop it. While living in the world and attending to the physical functions, the soul will make use of the inanimate matter, but it (soul) will have no expectation about it. Its objective will remain the evolution of consciousness and achievement of Equanimity. Contemplation. Consideration and Self-Experience :
After the soul's realisation having become vigilant and explicit, the mental inclination towards contemplation and consideration (reflection) shall become deeper and introspective. As much profoundity enhances, that much dignified shall be the accomplishment. Self-experience on being edged upon the stone of contemplation and reflection, will become sharper and more equanimous. In the case of pellucid self-experience, the chances of a fall diminish altogether. When the inner conscience becomes the touch-stone of every thought and action, then the test of purity continues every moment, and how can there be any danger of all in such an awakened condition ?
It is, therefore, the cause of laying more emphasis on the mental tendency of contemplation and reflection that the human life may get self-support on this path of equanimity. His self experience will at once give signal on his
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