Spiritual Instruction - Practice [ Abhyasa ] - 10

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17. What are the rules of conduct which

an aspirant (sadhaka) should follow?

Moderation in food, moderation in sleep

and moderation in speech.

 

18. How long should one practice?

Until the mind attains effortlessly its natural state

of freedom from concepts, that is till the sense of 'I'

and 'mine' exists no longer.

 

19. What is the meaning of dwelling in solitude (ekanta vasa)?

As the Self is all-pervasive it has no particular place for solitude.

The state of being free from mental concepts is called 'dwelling in solitude'.

 

20. What is the sign of wisdom (viveka)?

Its beauty lies in remaining free from delusion

after realising the truth once. There is fear only

for one who sees at least a slight difference in

the Supreme Brahman. So long as there is the idea

that the body is the Self one cannot be a realizer

of truth whoever he might be.