Regarding ecstasy

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Friends;

 

 

A perspective on the issue:

 

Ecstasy is a complex subject. One would be ill-advised to use the single

word 'ecstasy' to name the great variety of ecstatic manifestations.

Ecstasy can extend from a purely emotional quality of experience to a purely

spiritual experience. Ecstasy can take many different forms and may have

many kinds of uses not only regarding the spiritual quest but also for

reconditioning the body/mind/spirit complex.

 

But foremost, let me say, that a great deal lies ahead in our understanding

of ecstatic states. Few real 'experts' regarding ecstasy exist with

accurate information detailing how and why ecstasy may be used for personal

or spiritual growth. Persons with interest in ecstasy and its various

states, would be well advised to commit themselves to some research at

libraries and bookstores.

 

Ecstasy can have a broad range of value in a person's growth--if it becomes

available, and if one is able to receive positive guidance on how to

cultivate ecstasy and allow it to do its work of transformation and

inspiration. As has been mentioned, many pitfalls exist. Far more

misunderstanding about ecstasy exists at present than effective

understanding.

 

With specific regard to ecstatic experience. First, it is essential to

understand the nature of the ecstasy that one may be experiencing. What are

its manifestations? To what extent is this ecstasy based upon the emotions?

This will be difficult to determine, of course, since ecstasy is often the

mingling of emotional, spiritual and creative factors.

 

Second, no more important factor is involved in the cultivation and

experience of ecstatic states than non-attachment. Virtually no limit

exists for the degree of ecstasy that a person can experience if that person

has developed the capacity to experience ecstasy while completely

nonattached to the experience. It is possible to fill the universe with

one's perception of ecstasy and yet remain nonattached. One must develop

the capacity to both experience ecstasy as a sensation and also be the

witness to one's experiencing of ecstasy.

 

 

Madhya