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ascetic-can ascend to the seventh stage on the ladder of spiritual progress, but for salvation one has to cross even the fourteenth stage of spiritust advancement (Guñasthana). In this age the virtuous meditation (Dharma Dhyan) is only approachable. Those who are born in "Videha Kshetra' cati attain Salvation therefron, because the time factor is agreeable in that unique land. Virtuous meditation results in the shedding away of inauspicious karmas, but it causes the accumulation of auspicious karmas, which will bear sweet fruits of celestial life etc. After that the soul will be reborn as a human being and will attain liberation, if it makes proper progress in combating the karmic forces, which are the sources of all miseries.
It is very easy to deliver an illuminating and elevating discourse on meditation and concentration, but it is an uphill task to practise the same since the mind is extremely fickle by nature. It is wise to keep the wavering mind engaged in noble and holy activities and lead a benevolent and pious life based upon love, compassion and kindness Human Form -
All sages observe that this human form is extremely precious and irrevocable. It is not meant for the enjoyment of evanescent sensual pleasures. It is to be wisely utilised for the attainment of Divinty. The life must therefore be adorned with sacred vows of truth, celibacy, non-stealing, noninjury and control over greed.
