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Chapter I -
Introduction
Sadhana is spiritual movement consciously systematized.
Sadhana is the purpose for which we have come to this place.
Abhyasa and Sadhana are synonymous terms. The object of
Sadhana is to release life from the limitations with which it
is bound.
Sadhana is a lifelong process. Every day, every hour, every
minute, is an onward march. Obstacles are innumerable in this
great voyage. But, so long as you hold God as thy guide, there
is nothing to worry about. You are sure to reach the other
shore.
Some people have curiosity for the spiritual line. They have
no real thirsting for liberation. They think that they will
get certain powers or Siddhis (psychic powers) if they do some
Yogic practices. When they do not attain the powers, they lose
patience and give up the practices, abandon the spiritual
path, and pooh-pooh the Yogis and Yoga.
Mere curiosity will not help you to attain any spiritual
progress. Curiosity-mongering is more abominable than
mischief-mongering. Introspect. Analyze your thoughts and find
out whether you have real spiritual hunger or mere
curiosity-mongering. Transmute curiosity-mongering into real
thirsting for salvation by constant Satsang (association with
the wise), study of good religious books, prayer, Japa, and
meditation.
You must have interest and liking in your Sadhana. You must
understand well the technique and benefits of Sadhana. You
must select a Sadhana that is suitable for you. You must have
the ability and capacity to do Sadhana. Then alone you will
have joy in doing the Sadhana and full success in it.
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