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and constant meditation is necessary for entering into Samadhi.
If the Yogic student who practises meditation is gloomy, depressed and weak, surely there is some error in his meditation. Meditation makes one strong, cheerful and healthy. If aspirants themselves are gloomy and peevish how are they going to impart joy, peace and strength to others!
Master every step in Yoga. Gradually ascend the successive stages boldly and cheerfully Do not take a higher step before you completely master the lower one This is the royal road to perfect meditation and Samadhi.
The student and the teacher should live together as father and devoted son or as husband and wife with extreme sincerity and devotion Aspirants must have an eager receptive attitude to imbibe the teachings of the master. Then only will they be spiritually benefited, otherwise there is not the least hope of spiritual life and spiritual progress of the aspirant and complete regeneration of his old Asuric life.
It is a great pity that the present system of education in India is not favourable for the spiritual growth of a Sadhaka. The minds of students are saturated with materialistic poison. Aspirants of the present day have not any idea of the true relationship of a student and a Guru. It is not like the relationship of a student and a teacher or professor in schools and colleges. Spiritual relationship is quite different.
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