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macrocosm (divine realm), and from the gross material world to the subtle spiritual realm where the aspirant is able to perceive the subtle divine sounds. With this connection to the subtle sounds the practitioner of Driśti yoga is enabled to proceed further on the path. The various realms which are then experienced have been described in many sacred texts as well as in the teachings of saints. These are some of the references to Dristi Yoga that can be found in the sacred literature:
In the Shivasamhita it is said:
When the aspirant brings his attention from all directions and concentrates it at the ajna chakra (in the middle of the two eyebrows) then all the karmas from the past life are destroyed with no difficulty.
The Yogashikhopahnishad says:
The ida nadi is on the left and the pingala is on the right. In the middle is shushumna. The one who knows this (realizes it) is the true knower of the [essence of the Vedas.
Shri Krishna in the Gita teaches how to focus with your vision:
While holding the body, head and neck in a straight line, motionless and steady, one should gaze in front of his nose and not look in any other direction [meditate).
Sant Dharni Das instructs:
Focus right in front of your nose and gaze with your inner vision. Behold! Hundreds of moons will emerge and then your whole body will fill with light.
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