Self Awareness Through Meditation

Author(s): Ranjitsingh Kumat
Publisher: Ranjitsingh Kumat

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SELF AWARENESS THROUGH MEDITATION
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Darshana. In reality the spiritual path is one—distaste for the worldly things and looking inwards. There can be no dispute on this. Even the modern thinkers like J Krishnamurti, Nisargadatta Maharaj and Eckhart Tolle agree that the entire malaise is that of glitter of the material world and the concern for the future. No sooner one becomes desire free, the malaise disappears instantly and for good.
So long as we are in search of pleasure or are afraid of pain, it is impossible to think of liberation. Wisdom lies in living in the present without any thought of the past or the concern for the future. To be in the present is wakefulness, freedom, liberation. When there is no desire for the future, nor search for pleasure, there is no fear of pain too. This is our major strength and can be obtained through meditation.
This new book of Shri Kumat will prove a turning point in the life of all those who read and adopt it. This brings light unto darkness and has the capability of enabling aspirants to attain and realize Self. Dhyan ist to spirituality; Dhyan is the state of self-realization. Lord Mahavira brought to light new truths on the basis of long perseverance in meditation. All those who strive and delve deep in meditation, have discovered new mysteries. This book does not appear to be a mere translation of Suttas, it bears the testimony of rich personal experience of meditation by Shri Kumat.
Meditation brings enlightenment and bliss; it gives rise to new spiritual power. As a result of meditation, new spiritual power emerges, and the entire life style changes. The author of the new inspiring book for self realization, Shri Kumat, is a philosopher and thinker of high order and occupies the place of pride among men of erudition among Jains as well as general community. From the depth of my heart I give blessings to Shri Kumat to continue to enrich the literature of this high order and may this book be of help in building the lives of the people and helping them realize their own self.
-Adhyaatmayogini Mahasatiji Umraokanwarji Archana'