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Namah Yoga and our destiny

the oppressions of the past. We need to be essential in the making of our destiny. I have
present and grounded in our very own body found that the work takes two forms. In a sense,
because the body is a crucible for change one is preparatory to the other but both seem to
and transformation. Most important, there run simultaneously side by side. The first task
must always be some link to our Truth inside. is to dismantle whatever conceals the truth of
Wrong movements will surface throughout our being and the second is to open the gates
the day, but if our consciousness is awake, to our divine potential. Many layers of habits
its light can change them into right. and conditioning need to be peeled away before
our true human-hood can shine forth.
The reality is, though, nature plays hide and
seek with the soul. The nature is repeatedly It is by a progressive harmony that the true
blindfolded by falsehood and ignorance. When individual is created. Individuality needs to
that happens we live in shadow and lose touch be cemented and harmony is the glue which
with our Truth. When this happens, there is such holds it all together. Harmony is a principal
a feeling of lack. How can one stop this perpetual attribute of the Psychic Being. Starting from a
game? This is a major aim of sadhana and Yoga. narrow base this harmony will, with attention,
Yogic discipline strengthens this sense of vigilance expand and grow. As the harmony becomes
because attentiveness is the key. Yogic practice more perfect, a true integer gradually evolves.
reinforces our identity with the Truth. It takes considerable time and patience.When
our individuality consciously develops, we
But the poise must be one of complete surrender. become more able to shape our unique destiny.
We have to consecrate our life to the Truth. There As our will aligns closer to the Supreme, we
are no shortcuts but if one is blessed with a mantra, walk a path of joyful synchronicity. We manifest.
the Divine Name, which vibrates harmoniously At the end, when our individuality becomes one
and truly inside, the game will desist more our destiny is no longer in our hands. There is no
rapidly. Through sincerity and repetition, the sense of separation; every vestige of ego is
mantra can vibrate spontaneously inside. It can effaced. That is because everything that we are is
take over our being and fill in these gaps of surrendered to the Supreme. The individuality
unconsciousness. constructed by will and effort is laid at Her feet.
The Truth consumes and transforms us. This
Individuality and destiny is the supreme destiny of the Integral Yoga.

The entire process of self-finding towards our References
true destiny runs parallel to the erection of our
unique individuality. To make our destiny, we 1. Pandit MP (compiled by). Dictionary of Sri
have first to become authentic human beings. By Aurobindo’s Yoga. Twin Lakes WI, USA: Lotus
definition, this is a conscious process. Through Light Publications; 1992, p. 35.
yoga, our individuality becomes more focused
and discrete. This conscious individuality is 2. Ibid.

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

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