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Namah Tapasya and Surrender

as exemplified in the following quote,
“Concentrate on a single idea. Make that one

idea your life — think of it, dream of it, and

live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves,
every part of your body, be full of that idea, and
just leave every other idea alone. This is the way
to success, that is the way great spiritual giants
are produced (1).”

The human mind possesses extraordinary mind, equipped with rational intelligence
potential for formative and creative develop- and will, is merely one player in this complex
ment, and tapas serves as an effective catalyst game. Other parts of our being possess their
for its activation. own priorities and preferences that mental
intelligence and will often struggle to control.
Two Challenges to Tapasya: Fragmentation Consequently, the mind cannot consistently
and Limitation focus on a single idea without being distracted
by other parts of our being and their needs.
Although adopting a single idea and dedicating A well-developed and trained intelligent will,
one’s life to it may appear straightforward, known as buddhi, can, to some extent, exert its
implementing this concept can be arduous. will and concentrate on a chosen idea when
The primary obstacle for most individuals supported by the heart and its emotions, free
lies in the confusion surrounding which from the physical inertia. This represents
idea to prioritise. With numerous ideas and the initial stage of our human tapas, of outer
tasks to undertake, there is a tendency to feel personality, which can yield some success,
overwhelmed and unable to make a decision. but it also has significant limitations.
In this state of indecision, one may attempt
to accomplish various things simultaneously, Our waking state surface ego-personality,
resulting in a lack of focus and a tendency characterised by its limited will, is fragmented
to move from one idea to another without and constantly assailed from various
achieving a clear central focus. This leads subconscious, subliminal and superconscious
to dispersion and a waste of energy, as the realms. It exists as a mere fleeting wave
individual is unable to achieve meaningful within the vast expanse of consciousness,
results. This occurs because of two reasons. influenced by forces and entities beyond

First, one is the fragmentation of will -power; its comprehension. The knowledge and
the second is the inherent limitation of the will of the ego-personality are narrow and
human mental will itself. restricted, rendering it incapable of effectively
comprehending and mastering the broader
Psychologically, our being comprises distinct currents surrounding it. Consequently,
parts: the mental, vital and physical each it becomes ensnared in a perpetual state
with its own personality and will. These parts of helpless servitude to various impulses,
do not operate in perfect harmony, leading forces, and desires, resulting in an endless
to fragmentation of our will-power. The and unproductive dispersion of energy.

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