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Namah Tapasya and Surrender

subliminal, and superconscious invading and this transformative journey that the reality of
occupying it. Therefore, the outer being must the soul emerges and becomes accessible to
seek a superior power that can integrate and the mind’s intelligence, will, emotions, and
harmonise the various aspects of its being and dynamic energy. Consequently, the natural
expand its knowledge and will. This can be practice of tapas, which involves concentrating
achieved through a profound inward journey on a single idea that aligns with the soul’s
to discover the psychological centre, the soul aspirations, naturally arises. Furthermore, the
within, which we refer to as the psychic being soul’s innate inclination towards the Divine
in integral yoga psychology. By surrendering directs all other instruments towards this
to its guidance, the outer being can attain this central object of reverence, the Divine.
transformation.
From Human Tapas to Divine Tapas

The human tapas, in its initial stages,
primarily involves a mental and emotional
endeavour of the outer being to discipline
the outer nature and redirect the journey
inward to discover the soul within. This
transformation is not achieved through
The ego-personality and its buddhi find rigorous rational thinking and analysis;
themselves in a state of flux, caught between the instead, it occurs through a silent, profound
external nature and its ceaseless distractions listening to the inner guide. This inward
and habits influenced by the demands of life. movement and the surrender of the outer being
On one hand, the external world exerts a loud to the inner guidance facilitate the descent of
and insistent presence, while on the other the Grace from above. This influx of Grace
hand, the silent voice of the innermost soul brings forth a greater illumination and force,
emerges from the depths of the heart, guided a divine mind, and its power emanating
by faith and aspiration. Despite the external from above, resulting in the divine tapas.
demands, the inner guidance operates in a
state of tranquillity, devoid of drama. The
buddhi must discern, trust, and surrender
to this inner guidance, which manifests as
intuition, the seat of faith, and the soul’s
aspiration. This guidance provides the right
direction and the necessary force to navigate
life’s challenges.

This process enables us to discover the
authentic core of our being, the true Person
within. Surrounding this core, all parts of our
being harmoniously integrate into a unified
whole, manifesting a collective will. It is during When the mind, vital and physical, have

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