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Prescribed Pathways to Quiescence of Mind #36
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As the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi, has related, “You need Peace of Mind first and foremost. Nothing of any real substance can be attained without Peace of Mind.” According to Lord Vasishtha, there are many pathways to this profound peace, and they are well suited to the individual temperaments of all living beings.
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Though the great and powerful nondual scripture titled Jivanmukti-Viveka is really a study for monks, sannyasins, and world-renouncers, it nevertheless holds several important teachings for intermediate seekers and householders as well. One of them, fleshed out on this dharma art wisdom chart for scrutiny, reveals a four-staged way of proceeding towards the Goal of highest samadhi, called seedless or nondual. Thus, the very difficult task of reaching Enlightenment is put in such a way that leaves no uncertainty about what needs to be attained for undertaking the ultimate spiritual journey.
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A common occurrence and complaint among aspiring sadhikas and practitioners, in every age, is the lack of any appreciable progress along the path, sometimes even in the face of an active and ongoing spiritual practice. In the Vivekachudamani, Shankara takes this problem to task for the benefit of sincere seekers after Enlightenment. Most often it is an unclear or distorted perspective that hampers advancement, so the seeker, obtaining right guidance from the preceptor, must look both backwards and inwards to effect a solution. Then, and as long as the courage of one’s convictions remains steady and long-lived, certain signs appear that allow the practitioner to move forward with all assurance. All of this, and more is outlined in Shankara’s indepth scrutiny of all aspects surrounding this problem.