Soul Improvement:

This body, the gross one, is fashioned from the five great elements. Mind and intellect, the five vital airs, and the five organs of knowledge ,United with the five organs of action  together form the subtle body. This subtle body is verily the eternal abode of the eternal soul, The self-luminous and independent one.

Soul Improvement: A Path to Divine Unfolding

The soul , pure and radiant , often becomes veiled by the distractions of the material world: desires, ego, ignorance, and attachments. Yet, hidden within each of us is an unchanging spark of the Divine. Improving the soul is not about acquiring something external; it is about removing obscurations to reveal our eternal, divine essence.

This body, the gross one, is formed

from the five elements of nature. Mind,

intellect, the five vital airs, and

the five organs of knowledge, Joined

with the five organs of action, together

make the subtle body. This subtle body

is indeed the eternal dwelling place

of the eternal soul, the independent one

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Soul – Supreme Soul

In whom the knowledge of the Self abides,

He is, in truth, the Soul described.

In whom the highest wisdom dwells,

Him the seers name Supreme Soul.

Soul – Supreme Soul

In whom the light of Self-awareness shines,

Him the wise call gently-Soul divine.

In whom the boundless, highest wisdom flows,

Him the sages name: Supreme Soul that glows.

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Shadripu:

(The Six Enemies of the Mind.)

Lust calls first, a fleeting flame,

Desires bloom yet end in shame.

Promises pleasure, endless chase,

But leaves the heart an empty space.

Then Anger strides, with fire in hand,

A tempest none can understand.

It blinds the mind, distorts the view,

Breaking bonds once pure and true.

Greed creeps close, with whispered lies,

More, it says, and never dies.

It fills the soul with endless need,

An aching void, a hollow greed.

Delusion drapes its veil so tight,

It twists the truth, obscures the light.

Wrapped in shadows of the mind,

Reality becomes confined.

Pride steps forth, a king in guise,

Raised above in haughty eyes.

Yet falls as swift as it ascends,

Leaving loss where once was friends.

And last, Envy, green and cold,

A jealous heart, a spirit sold.

It withers joy, it breeds disdain,

A bitterness that feeds on pain.

These six, the enemies we fight,

Hidden deep, yet plain in sight.

To conquer self, to rise above,

Is to embrace the path of love.

For when these shadows start to fade,

The spirit soars, no longer swayed.

The chains unbind, the heart set free

From six enemies of the mind, to tranquility.

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Descent and Ascent of the Soul

(The Ladder of Fall and Rise)

From lust arises wrathful flame,

Delusion clouds the heart and aim.

Then greed and pride with envy blend,

Thus downward does the spirit descend.

From self-restraint springs peaceful bloom,

Clear mind dispels the inner gloom.

From righteousness flows humble grace,

And love uplifts the soul to its place.

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Work in Silence

(A Request to the Soul)

O my soul,

Do not let your works and moments fade,

Do not turn your life into a self-made blade.

If your verses call, let poetry be born,

If colors whisper, paint the dawning morn.

If dreams invent, then dare to try,

Let thought take wings and learn to fly.

Whatever you love, pursue it-do try,

With honest heart and patience, fly.

But never harm, nor life destroy;

Let kindness be your lasting joy.

In silence work; let result and ego sleep,

For roots grow strong where waters deep.

If success delays, do not despair;

Time keeps accounts with loving care.

What fails today still holds its seed,

To bloom where future footsteps lead.

What time denies you here and now,

Another life shall grant it somehow.

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Judgment: Human, Divine, Supreme

(The Three Eyes of Judgment)

The Human Eye: Veil of Form

Men judge men first by robe and face,

By outer show, by borrowed grace.

A crown of gold, a cloak of silk,

A measured smile, a worldly milk-

These shadows dance, these masks deceive,

The inner flame they fail to perceive.

The Devatā Eye: Scale of Karma

Devatās weigh each deed once done,

On karma’s scale, by truth begun.

No guise withstands their purging fire;

Each thought, each tie, each veiled desire

Is sifted clean, or cast away,

In duty’s forge where meanings stay.

The Supreme Eye: Soul’s Pure Flame

The Supreme sees no rank nor role,

But selfless work and the devoted soul.

Beyond the wheel of birth and breath,

He knows the knower beyond death-

Unselfish deeds and love divine,

The soul’s pure light that conquers time.

Devata = Deity, Divine being.

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Let Tu Rest, Speak Tum

In Vedic hymns where sacred fires rise true,

The word “tu” stands as contrast, never “you.”

In Puraṇic streams and ancient seers’ domain,

It means but “however,” not a person’s name.

No scripture speaks of “tu” as one addressed,

For “tvam” alone the speaker’s call expressed.

In Gita’s call and mantra’s shining flame,

“Tvam” speaks to “you”-eternal, still the same.

Through passing years as spoken tongues grew mild,

Consonant clusters softened, gently styled.

From “tvam” to “tum,” the form grew soft and free,

Yet meaning stayed- the same identity.

So let the Vedas keep their accents pure,

And living speech its gentle change endure.

For words may shift as ages onward run,

But truth within their heart remains as one.

Therefore let “tu” rest, with no scriptural claim,

And speak with “tum,” from “tvam” it came.

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त्वम् (tvam) → तुम् (tum)

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Do Not Cry on Death

O soul, do not weep at anyone’s death,

For birth and death share a single breath.

One has laid this body aside like attire,

For the voyage of being will not expire.

He shall be reborn on this very sphere,

In another form, maybe in another year.

One who was once so near and dear,

May become your foe, if destiny steers.

A different name, or perhaps the same,

A different tongue, or familiar frame;

A different path his feet may tread,

Or walk again where once he led.

So, O soul, sink not in sorrow deep,

For death is a door-no eternal sleep.

Remain tranquil, wakeful, aware;

Do what is right, sincere and fair.

And step by step, your soul secure,

You shall arrive where all is pure.

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Deathless Soul's Eternal Flight

Death is not life's final breath,

Nor truth confined to final breath.

To deem it end is vision dim,

A thought by ignorance grown grim.

When mortal frame to dust returns,

The deathless soul still onward burns.

Through unseen doors it takes its flight,

To destined paths of hidden light.

From birth to birth its course is spun,

As sets the moon and wakes the sun.

In varied forms it learns and strives,

By law eternal, lives again arise.

This truth eternal dharma proclaims,

In sacred light it stands the same.

Who grasp this wisdom, firm and clear,

Transcend all grief, outgrow all fear.

But those who see no life beyond,

To fleeting forms grow deeply fond.

Thus sorrow binds their hearts in pain,

Till knowledge breaks illusion's chain.

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Soul’s Divine Vision

O soul,

In this life none are friends, none foes-

All are divine instruments, aligned in rows.

Remember this truth, and you banish all woes.

O soul, walk gently through time and space,

For every form reflects the One’s own face.

See all as vessels of hidden light,

And sorrow dissolves within inner sight.

O soul, embrace the play of Maya's art,

Where roles dissolve in the Eternal Heart.

No enemy stands, no ally claims a throne-

All serve the Lord whose will alone is known.

Thus liberated, tread the path divine,

With boundless joy in love’s pure shrine.

The world’s a stage of His unfailing grace-

Awake, O soul, and behold His face.

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Science and God

The ignorant claims that science is supreme,

That science alone fulfills life’s dream.

He mocks all faith and calls the unseen small,

Declaring human wisdom the ruler of all.

But the wise inventor humbly understands

That truth is not forged by mortal hands.

We strive, we toil, we seek, and explore-

Yet God alone grants the fruits we adore.

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The Life That Comes Next.

Death is not the final call,

It is but change that comes to all.

The body rests, returns to earth,

The soul moves on to its rebirth.

It sheds the weight of mortal clay,

And walks in light, a subtler way.

It sees, it hears, it feels, it speaks,

Though earthly ears hear not its reach.

In that bright realm each soul will show,

Its true nature, and its inner glow.

By what it did, by how it strived,

It shapes the path of future lives.

We all know life before our death,

This is the truth of life past death.

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1. Self-Awareness and Reflection

The journey begins with honest introspection. By observing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without judgment, we uncover recurring patterns of fear, anger, or attachment. This self-knowledge is the foundation of transformation, helping us recognize what binds us and opening us to change.

2. Cultivation of Virtues

The soul flourishes when nourished with virtues like compassion, humility, patience, truthfulness, and forgiveness. These qualities are reflections of a purified heart and are essential for sincere spiritual growth, not merely ethical ideals.

Signs of a Purified Soul

When the heart is choked with sacred sound,

And love’s pure tears the eyes surround,

When sobs arise and melt the core 

These show the soul is cleansed once more.

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3. Letting Go of the Ego

The ego is the false sense of a separate self ("I" and "mine") and is the primary barrier to realizing our true nature. Through humility, surrender, and selfless service, we dissolve this illusion. The less pride we harbor, the more room there is for divine grace.

4. Connection with the Divine

Whether through prayer, meditation, chanting, or silent contemplation, cultivating a genuine relationship with the Divine nourishes and revitalizes the soul. This connection restores awareness of our eternal essence beyond physical form and mind.

5. Living by Dharma

Dharma means living according to truth, righteousness, and one's higher purpose. Soul improvement is inseparable from daily life and is expressed in every conscious act aligned with justice, compassion, and selflessness.

6. Embracing Suffering with Wisdom

Suffering is not an enemy but a profound teacher of the soul. By facing pain, loss, and hardship with acceptance and mindfulness, we cultivate resilience, deepen empathy, and progress spiritually.

7. Seeking Higher Knowledge

Engaging with sacred scriptures, teachings of realized masters, and spiritual wisdom is essential. However, knowledge flourishes only when applied in daily life and embodied in action.

8. Inner Cleansing: Removing Impurities (Mala), Distractions (Vikshepa), and Ignorance (Avarana)

In yogic and Vedantic thought, the soul is inherently pure but hidden behind:

Mala: Impurities like greed, jealousy, lust, and anger.

Vikshepa: Restlessness and distractions that scatter the mind.

Avarana: Ignorance or spiritual darkness that blinds the soul’s true nature.

Purification occurs through disciplined practice (sadhana), selfless service (seva), and sincere study (jnana).

9.When Action by Nature Becomes a Fault: The Necessity of Sadhu Company.

I resolve within my mind never to perform such deeds again.

Yet, if my nature compels me to do so - am I still bound by stain?

One should therefore sincerely seek the company of sadhu-sant sanga (holy association or Satsang). Sadhus and sants are those who constantly meditate upon the Divine, know the Divine by realization, live free from selfish motives, speak and act with honesty, perform deeds in a spirit of selfless service, and remain unattached to worldly desires.

Satsang (Company of the Wise)

Regular association with spiritually awakened beings or genuine seekers (satsang) purifies the heart and mind. Their presence inspires one to rise higher and quickens soul progress.

 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”- Proverbs 27:17

10. Karma and Karmic Cleansing

Every thought, word, and deed leaves an imprint (karma) that shapes the soul’s journey. By practicing karma yoga, selfless action without attachment to outcomes, we purify past impressions and loosen karmic bonds.

Replace:

Selfish motives → Service

Reactive responses → Conscious awareness

Attachment & desire → Surrender and trust

11. Gratitude and Contentment (Santosha)

Gratitude transforms even hardship into lessons and opens the door to abundance. Contentment halts the restless cravings of the ego and cultivates inner peace and joy, crucial for soul refinement.

12. Forgiveness and Release

Imprisoned by resentment, the heart suffers deeply. True soul improvement begins with forgiving not only others but also ourselves. Forgiveness liberates the soul from chains of bitterness and opens the way to peace.

13. Discipline and Regular Practice

Consistency is key to spiritual growth. Practices such as:

Daily prayer or mantra chanting

Meditation and mindful breathing

Study of sacred texts (svadhyaya)

 Daily Reading of 

the Gita and Bhagavatam.

Read ever the Gita, the Bhagavatam too 

These twin great lights lead the spirit through.

Forsake not their study, day or night,

Till Self is seen in the soul’s pure light.

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The Abode of Peace

Year after year I sought for Peace,

Through God, through priest, through inward seas;

In temple halls and crowded ways,

Through fleeting nights and restless days.

I chased her through the changing scene-

In joy, in grief, in what has been;

Yet ever like a distant star,

She felt so near, yet seemed so far.

At last, when all my seeking ceased,

I met the still and silent Peace.

I bowed with heart and folded hands:

“O Peace, in which bright realm thou stand’st?”

She smiled-no voice, yet truth was heard,

A wordless light, beyond all word:

“I dwell not where the heart must strive,

Nor where the fear of death survives.

I live where birth and death are naught,

Where ‘I’ dissolves in purest Thought;

Where name and form no more prevail,

And Silence with the Soul doth dwell.

Seek me not in life’s circling strife,

Nor in the trembling tides of life;

But climb to Moksha’s silent height-

There blooms my calm, unending light;

Moksha - the freedom, pure and deep,

From birth and rebirth’s binding sweep.

When seer, the seeing, and the seen

Fade into what has always been-

Beyond all sorrow, fear, and cease,

In Moksha dwells the Perfect Peace.

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Equality and Peace

Where equality walks, peace is born,

Where hearts are one, no soul is torn.

Similarity bridges mind to mind,

In shared reflection, truth we find.

But inequality sows the seeds of strife,

And conflict cuts through human life.

Dissimilarity widens the divide,

Where pride and difference collide.

So choose the path where all are seen,

Equal in worth, in shade and sheen.

For peace abides where oneness grows,

And love is equal-where equality flows.

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Divine Tools

Father and mother are God’s first light,

Guiding the soul from birth to sight.

Son and daughter-sacred trust,

Seeds of love in time and dust.

Wife, a companion on Dharma’s way,

Walking beside through night and day.

Friends who mirror truth and flaw,

Teaching life by nature’s law.

Teachers stand as lamps of grace,

Dispelling dark, revealing space.

Each a tool the Divine has given,

Steps on the path from earth to heaven.

Use them with reverence, wisdom, care,

Not with pride, nor harsh despair.

He who honors these gifts as divine,

Walks closer to God-by Love’s design.

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Ethical living aligned with yamas (restraints) and niyamas (observances)

These cultivate inner stability and deepen the soul’s flowering.

14. Seeing the Divine in All Beings

The highest stage of soul growth is realizing oneness , perceiving the Divine essence in all creatures. When we transcend dualities such as “self” and “other,” our consciousness expands toward universal love and unity.

“He who sees all beings in his Self and his Self in all beings never turns away from it.”, Isha Upanishad

Additional Points to Consider:

15. Patience and Perseverance

Spiritual growth is often slow and gradual. Patience nourishes perseverance, preventing discouragement and helping us stay committed through challenges.

16. Cultivating Silence and Stillness

Inner silence allows deeper communion with the soul’s truth. Practices that encourage stillness of mind ,such as mindfulness or silent retreats , enhance clarity and presence.

17. Compassionate Service (Seva)

Service to others with humility and love dismantles ego and cultivates self-transcendence. Helping alleviate others’ suffering is a direct route to soul purification.

18. Joy and Playfulness

Spiritual evolution doesn’t solely come through seriousness; joy and a light-hearted approach can dissolve rigidity and open the heart.

Final Thought:

The improvement of the soul is a sacred unfolding. It requires dedication, honesty, and the grace to see beyond temporary identifications. As we clear the inner darkness and align with timeless virtues, the infinitely radiant soul shines forth, lighting the path not only for ourselves but for all humanity.

The Essence of the Soul.

The soul is eternal, immortal, and bright,

Moving, divine, bathed in God’s light.

By his work and God’s will it comes to birth,

And wanders through bodies upon this earth.

Death touches only the body’s frame,

The soul remains, untouched by flame.

For being God’s essence, its nature is pure,

Beyond all decay , eternal, sure.

Created by God, the soul knows no fear,

No sorrow or death can ever draw near.

By surrender alone to the Lord of all,

The soul is freed from the mortal call.

He grants each soul its path and fate,

Retribution, freedom, and working state.

He rules the worlds from high to low,

Through birth, through life, through ebb and flow.

The One Supreme , the primal cause,

The source of all, beyond all laws.

Creator, Sustainer, Destroyer of whole,

He alone holds power to end the soul.

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The Mystery of Creation

The cuckoo lays its egg in a stranger’s nest,

The crow, unaware, gives love and rest.

With tireless wings and watchful eye,

It feeds the child beneath the sky.

The crow does not know it is not its own-

A truth concealed, to it unknown.

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So moves creation, silent and deep,

Where bonds are formed, yet secrets sleep.

Near and dear, by name and face,

Are held by fate, not blood nor race.

Who knows the soul that wears a form?

Who knows its past, where it was born?

We call them “mine,” we hold them near,

Yet their true self is veiled and unclear.

Only God knows the soul’s true thread,

Where it has walked, where it is led.

In this vast play of name and role,

The Knower of all is the One alone.

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Do Not Kill in God’s Name

Do not unsheathe the sword in blasphemy’s name,

For blood cannot defend the Divine Flame.

The soul you judge was shaped by God’s own hand;

His fate rests only where His verdicts stand.

God is the Judge, the Witness, and the Throne,

The King of kings-His law alone is known.

He holds the power to punish or to spare;

No mortal hand may claim that sacred care.

He sees all hearts-the shadowed and the pure,

And heals the wounds no mortal hands can cure.

He may forgive, as one forgives a child,

Lost in his ways, unknowing, weak, and wild.

By mercy tried, a fallen soul may rise

To saintly calm where faith and truth abide.

So let not hate wear holiness as dress-

Let love, not death, proclaim true righteousness.

For God seeks not our rage, our sword, our fear;

He seeks the soul that kneels in love sincere.

The Journey of the Body and Soul

The human body, a car without a guide,  

Drifts on the roads of life, far and wide.  

With no hand on the wheel, no map in sight,  

It wanders and lost through day and night.  

A teacher’s wisdom lights the way,  

Good companions keep dark thoughts at bay.  

With blessings of the Divine above,  

The soul ascends on wings of love.  

But neglect and folly, greed and spite,  

lead the path toward shadowed night  

The same vessel, same spark inside,  

Can rise to bliss or fall with pride.  

So choose the road with care and grace,  

Let truth and dharma steer the pace.  

A guided soul, a life nicely refined,  

Leaves ignorance and fear behind.  

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The Soul and the Sun.

The supreme soul, an eternal sun,

Blazing high in heaven’s sky,

Unseen by clouds that gather nigh

Yet ever shines, both near and far,

The self divine, our guiding star.

A single ray begins its flight,

To warm the world, to lend its light.

But wrapped in clouds of fear and dream,

It drifts from truth, forgets its gleam.

So too the soul, by night beguiled,

Forgets its source, its home defiled.

But when illusion’s veils decay,

The soul remembers back its way.

Thus starts the path through dark and strife,

Returning to the Source of life.

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The Fall of Pride, the Rise of Truth 

(Path to Resolving Disputes)

I think that I am always right,

While others dwell in endless night.

Non-acceptance seals my view-

Proud arrogance I cannot undo.

It bars the truth from reaching me,

Rejects the wisdom I might see.

In ego’s fortress, proud and tall,

I turn away from light for all.

Yet grace can break this cruel control,

And melt the hardness of the soul.

When humble eyes the world behold,

Surrender turns the heart to gold.

Let pride depart, let compassion rise-

In unity, humility, truth and peace shall rise.

The Divine within all hearts we find,

In selfless love, one soul, one mind.

Beyond the “I” the boundless Self is seen,

All hearts as one in love and truth convene.

The seeker fades, the sacred light prevails-

Where Dharma leads, no fear, no darkness dwells.

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The Guru

Between the shore where deep darkness lies,

And Brahman’s boundless, starlit sky,

The Guru kindles the inward sight,

And leads the wandering soul to light.

From tamas to jyoti, step by step,

The Guru lifts the soul from slave;

Sadguru stands firm in inner light,

Awake in Brahman’s endless light,

The Yog Guru guides the seeking soul,

To meet the Supreme, its destined goal.

While Jagadguru, calm and wise,

Guides all the universe beneath the skies.

In silence bright, where truths unfold,

The Guru guides disciples to liberation bold.

The Guru guides, beyond liberation,

To merge with God—the culmination.

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Brahman =(ब्रह्म)

Jagadguru = Guru of the Jagat (universe)

that is lord Jagannath.

Sadguru = Guru who has realized Brahman.

The Yog Guru guides the souls how to meet

with the Supreme Soul through yoga.

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A Warning Against the Wicked

Better an empty cattle-shed,

Than a cow of vicious breed;

Better utter loss endure,

Than the company impure.

From the sinful, tainted mind,

Not a spark of good we find;

Thus, even absence stands more blessed,

Than evil closely held and pressed.

As none would keep within their hall

A serpent venomous that crawls,

So wise ones ever choose to part

From cruel soul and hardened heart.

Keep far from those of wicked way-

Thus walks the wise in Dharma’s ray.

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Avoid Excess in All Things

(The Discipline of Moderation)

Excess of wealth can blind the sight,

It dims the soul that seeks the light.

Too much of beauty breeds vain pride,

And turns the heart from truth aside.

Excess of health may lead to boast,

Till wisdom’s humble voice is lost.

Too much of food makes dull the mind,

And chains the soul we seek to find.

So walk the path where balance stays,

In measured nights and measured days.

For virtue lives where limits blend-

In all things, let the mean be friend.

For truth stands firm, the sages said:

Excess must everywhere be shed.

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आत्मा-परमात्मा

यस्मिन् मध्ये विद्यते आत्मज्ञानम्,

स एव हि कथ्यते आत्मा॥

यस्मिन् मध्ये विद्यते परमं ज्ञानम्,

स एव हि कथ्यते परमात्मा॥

आत्मा-परमात्मा

यस्य मध्ये विद्यते आत्मज्ञानम्।

स एव कथ्यते आत्मा॥

यस्य मध्ये विद्यते परमं ज्ञानम्।

स एव कथ्यते परमात्मा॥

आत्मा-परमात्मा

यस्मिन् मध्ये विद्यते आत्मज्ञानम्,

स एव हि कथ्यते आत्मन्॥

यस्मिन् मध्ये विद्यते परमं ज्ञानम्,

स एव हि कथ्यते परमात्मन्॥

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जीव-स्वभावः धर्मः।

शृणुत भक्तजनाः, एतत् सत्यं सनातनं वचनम्।

स्वभावदोषो जीवस्य महाऽहितकरश्च महाऽमङ्गलम्।

तस्य प्रतिकाराय जीवस्य स्वभावपरिवर्तनं प्रयोजनम्।

तस्मात् सत्सङ्गः सद्गुरुसङ्गश्च परमं प्रयोजनम्।

स्वभावपरिवर्तनं विना सर्वे कर्मधर्माः निष्फलाः।

एवं देवतासङ्गः सत्सङ्गश्च स्वभावदोषेण विफलाः।

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जगत्संसारभयविश्वासनीतिः

एषः जगत्संसारः महाभयाभयम्।

चतुर्दिक्षु व्याप्तं भयम्; सहजेन न लभ्यते नरोत्तमः।

यावत् न लभ्यते पूर्णं प्रमाणम्,

तावत् न विश्वासं कुर्यात्, न च अनुमानम्॥

एतत् स्मर-एषः जगत्संसारः महाभयाभयम्।

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परिवारतत्त्वविवेचनम्

ये स्वजनान् भगवद्भक्तिपथे नियोजयन्ति,

ते सत्यमेव महान्तः, गुणसम्पन्नाः सदा सन्ति।

ये स्वजनान् स्वर्गगम्यपथे प्रबोधयन्ति मानवाः,

ते खलु परिवाराः सन्तः, शेषाः नाममात्रकाः।

ये स्वजनान् पापमार्गे प्रबोधयन्ति मानवाः,

ते खलु परिवाराः न सन्तः, वस्तुतोऽधममार्गगाः॥

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दिव्यसाधनानि

(मुक्तछन्द )

पिता माता च जीवनस्य प्रथमौ दिव्यसाधनौ।

तयोः श्रद्धासमाचारात् शुद्ध्यते मानसं जनौ॥

पुत्रः पुत्री च धर्मस्य संवर्धननिदर्शनौ।

प्रेमयुक्तेन सेवया भवतः पुण्यसाधनौ॥

पत्नी सहधर्मचारिणी सत्यमार्गस्य साधिका।

तस्याः सम्मानयोगेन भवति चेतना शुद्धिः॥

सुहृदः सत्यदर्पणं दोषगुणप्रकाशिकाः।

तेषां सदुपयोगेन जायते बुद्धिः धारिका॥

गुरवो ज्ञानदीपास्ते तमोमोहविनाशकाः।

तदनुग्रहयोगेन मार्गः स्यात् सुप्रकाशकः॥

एतानि दिव्यसाधनानि ये नराः श्रद्धयोजिताः।

शीघ्रमेव समीपं यान्ति परमेश्वरस्य समीपाः॥

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योगसाधनायाः स्थितिः।

समाधिः योगस्य चरमा स्थितिः।

समाधिस्थे नश्यति संसारस्थितिः।

समाधेः पश्चात् भवति ऊर्ध्वगतिः।

अनन्तरं छायाशक्तिः प्रादुर्भवति।

तदनन्तरं ज्योतिशक्तिः प्रादुर्भवति।

ततः अबाधशक्तिः आगच्छति।

एषा योगसाधनायाः परमा स्थितिः॥

The Ascent to God

I

In silent night the yogi abides,

His trembling breath in stillness subsides.

The restless mind no longer strays,

In meditation’s glow, the spirit prays.

II

Slow fades the “I”; the boundary dies,

In deepened trance the spirit flies;

Worldly chains are gently torn,

A higher life within is born.

III

Now upward moves the living soul,

Beyond the sky, beyond the whole;

Through subtle realms the seeker sees

The shadowed glow of shadow-energy.

IV

Then breaks the dawn of radiant might,

Pure light floods with endless light;

All limits melt, all bindings flee-

Unresisted reigns in eternity.

V

No wall remains, no veil, no fear,

The devotee draws the Divine near;

In voiceless depth the soul is free-

At last it meets the supreme Reality.

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A dedicated meditation practitioner

is traditionally called a "yogi"

Meditation (Dhyana) → Absorption (Samadhi) → Dissolution of the worldly state of existence → Upward Ascension of Consciousness (Chetana’s Urdhvagati) → Manifestation of the Subtle Shadow-Energy (Chaya Shakti) → Emergence of the Luminous Divine Energy (Jyotiḥ-Shakti) → Unobstructed, All-Pervading Power (Abadha Shakti) → Meeting and Communion with God.