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two eyes to one point of focus. The practitioner is, then, able to go through the ‘narrow gate' (called the tenth gate, the third eye, or the ajna charka). At this point the practitioner comes out of the darkness and becomes established in light. Then through the technique of Sound Yoga the practitioner is able to hear many sounds, but then, leaving these sounds behind, the practitioner reaches the original sound (the Word). Through this Word all of creation came into existence and is maintained. At this point the yogi (the practitioner) merges with that Word and becomes one with God. Meeting with God, the person realizes the essential unity of soul and God. With this insight, all suffering ends. This is the “Kingdom of Heaven” which Jesus frequently refers to.
The teachings of Jesus and his followers correspond closely with the practices of Santmat. From the point of view of the teachings of Santmat, through the inner meditation practices Jesus entered the Kingdom of God. This is the path by which Jesus merged with the divine, thus becoming a son of God.
The New Testament records numerous teachings about the Divine Light:
In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. John 1:4)
He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. (Matthew 17:2)
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