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deluded by the waves of electric energy flowing through object, the fingers, eyes and speech. This happens at the level of consciousness associated with Bhāvanā.
Our mind establishes conscious relations with object and men, seeks that which is beneficial and renounces that which is harmful. This cannot be done until we have freed ourselves from delusions caused by feeling. We engage our selves in free thinking. This happens at the level of consciouness associated with thinking.
We are not satisfied with the external forms of thing and try to comprehend their subtleties. This happens at the level of consciousness associated with perception. Having made the unconscious conscious, we employ the power of perception to self-perception.
Consequences of prākṣā meditation : 1. Balance between action and inaction-physical
balance. 2. Mindfulness towards the ideal, synthesis of action
and thinking 3. Development of will-power and determination. 4. Direct perception or experience of truth. 5. Development of the state of being a spectator. 6. Development of consciousness free from reactions
and the sense of neutrality and equality in all situations.
7. Mental balance. 8. Feeling of equality in conduct and politeness in
behaviour.
9. Synthesis of contradiction between the individual
and the society. 10. Manifestation of super-mental consciousness. 11. Freedom from passionate indulgence. 12. Eradication of diseases produced by tensions.
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