Passage 23

In English

There are three : , , and . There are three eyes: the two physical eyes and the invisible spiritual eye. There are three times: the past, the present and the future. And there are the three worlds. The unity of these triads is vouchsafed to the spiritual aspirant during his transcendental state of meditation. Then sin and sorrow are annihilated. (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss) is experienced through meditation and complete self-surrender. This is the essence of . Today, a number of rites and rituals are being performed as a part of . These are only aids to concentration. They are not of much use for true . Correct posture, the right type of food and the right place are only aids to or concentration. Sathwic food, , etc., assist the to some extent. They develop the habit of concentration. Our efforts should not end here. Concentration should be followed up by contemplation and meditation.