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topic. Due to the experiments performed and analyses made by these scientists, new facts are coming to light. During the next decade, the applicatïon of leshya dhyana is likely to win recognition as a form of scientific exercise. We feel that there would be no difficulty in a decisive materialization of this possibility.
Q. Leshya is an infallible method of purifying our feel- ings. It is also conducive to physical and psychosomatic health. But this is possible when leshya itself is pure. What is the process of purifying leshya?
Ans. An important method of purifying leshya is medi
- tation. All attempts for the purification of feeling connected with dhyana, serve to purify leshya. In this, the role of environmental purification is as important as that of austerities and penances, self-study, contemplation and reflection. Favourable circumstances and spiritual purification are equally important. All these, together or separately, influence our feelings and thus help to purify and brighten our leshya.
Q. Today's scientists are accumulating solar energy for - its utilization in public life. The elements of light and colour available in solar energy are also present in leshya. Is there a process by which the energy of leshya can be collected for utilization in everyday conduct?
Ans. What else is meant by tejolabdhi? It is nothing
but an expression of collected energy. It is also used on the individual level. He who possesses tejolabdhi, can utilize it for constructive as well as destructive purposes. In ancient language it was called application/blessing and restraint/curse. Energy utilized as a favour or blessing, was called cool tejoleshya and that
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