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Until
the mind becomes established in the Self, some kind of bhavana is
essential (contemplation of a personified god or goddess with deep
emotion or religious feeling), otherwise the mind will be frequently
assailed by wayward thoughts or sleep.
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The
method of inquiry into oneself should be practiced as soon as the
mental strength which is the result of such bhavana is attained
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The
excellence of the practice (sadhana) lies in not giving room for a
single mental concept.
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One
should practice until the state of 'I' and 'Mine' no longer exists.
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The
state of being free from mental concepts is called dwelling in solitude.
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Maturity
of thought and inquiry alone removes attachment to the body - not
removing oneself from stations in life.
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Renouncing
the world in the mind is real asceticism.
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Detachment
from samsara is real renunciation.
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Remain
a silent witness of all activities taking place.
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Only
one who is free from all latent tendencies (impressions) is a Sage.