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the illusion and our identity is always with another inner shift gradually unfolds. We
the Truth. We are identifying with the Truth observe and look at fragments but never
behind the form. We are exposing the Truth lose sight of the landscape of Oneness that
in matter. It is deeply buried but as soon as lies behind. The whole is addressed through
the Truth starts appearing on the body, we an aperture thrown up by the individual
then identify with it. Then there will be no anomaly. We gradually start to see everything
distinctions because everything is one. in totality but down to the minutest detail. It
is a constant reminder that the saadhanaa is not
Growing in knowledge really in our own hands. Something much
vaster is taking over. As the practice develops,
As we grow in consciousness, we grow also in the range and capacity of our observation
knowledge. We are all progressing in various expands. This is also a process of growth: our
degrees and no parameters can be set for work becomes broader and more dynamic as
our growth. We are all students of life. First our vision widens into a greater integrality.
of all, we learn to sustain our consciousness
over longer stretches. It is a matter of effort When Knowledge melts into Love the
and exercise, but insights will arrive in fits healing becomes complete. The wholeness in
and starts which are entirely spontaneous. approach brings a wholeness into our healing.
There is a Secret Hand which responds to Nothing can compare with this feeling. The
our aspiration. We just need to stay awake. well-being is limitless! Healing cannot be
Gradually the grinding effort abates and integral unless it is wrapped in Love but this
something new intervenes. Eventually the Love needs to be grounded in Knowledge.
consciousness will never sleep; it becomes Love comes in many gradations but when
active twenty-four hours a day. That is the we surround ourselves in an atmosphere
aim at least and what a glorious state to of Knowledge we start clothing ourselves
be in! This alchemy does not need to arise in this true vibration of Love. Everything is
just through regular sittings, it can happen enveloped by the Truth. A triune approach
when in action and even walking down the yet one — there is no greater healing than this.
street. This is where Knowledge merges into
Works and the consciousness becomes even References
more dynamic when it is also engaged in
physical activity. If one ‘catches’ a wrong 1. Pandit MP (compiled by). Dictionary of Sri
movement the moment it arises in action it Aurobindo’s Yoga. Twin Lakes WI, USA: Lotus
has the potential to be transformed. Light Publications; 1992, p.35.

Also too, as we start identifying with Oneness 2. Ibid.

James Anderson is a member of SAIIIHR and coordinating editor of NAMAH.

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