WHO AM I ? AHAM (SOUL) AS THE MANAGER OF BODY AND MIND The sight of a big factory, in which hundreds of machines, with numerous moving parts, are operating with engines consuming thousands of horse powers of electricity, may overwhelm a naïve person, but its superintending engineer, who is thoroughly familiar with its workings, feels perfectly at ease. He makes each section of the plant work as desired, like an experienced ‘ mahout ’ controlling his trained elephant, or a snake charmer directing its captive poisonous snake to sway to his tune. The huge complex of machines would rather invoke in its manager a feeling of pride rather than fear. With confidence, he will watch the production of the day. One who has properly understood the nature, interrelationship and workings of Aham And its traits is comparable to such an efficient controlling engineer of a factory. Prolonged practice equips the seeker with extraordinary talents. Not only his conscious mind but also the secret, subconscious mind – the Pravritta Manas – too, becomes responsive to his will and while the conscious mind is engaged in there activities during waking hours, even when the person is asleep, the sub-conscious keeps on working quietly for completion of its assignments, When the awakened sub-conscious puts forward its output, it takes the new seeker by surprise, who considers it as a result of some invisible help or a paranormal phenomenon. The adept yogi, on the other hand, knows that such a phenomenon is the manifestation of one’s own unknown latent potentialities. In human psyche lie buried marvelous talents and capabilities waiting to be awakened and tapped. Self-confidence and patience are the two key factors for success in any high aim. The task is difficult but it is superbly rewarding. Even if it takes years of contemplative practice, the endeavor should not be given up. Do not remain merely intellectually satisfied with this tract. Study, contemplate, have faith and confidence, and sincerely and steadily move forward on the path towards Self-Realization. To be Continue...
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