DISCOURSES ON
RADHASOAMI
FAITH
BY
MAHARAJ SAHAB
Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra,
M.A.
27. SOUND, SIGHT AND
SPEECH - ESSENTIAL FACTORS OF EXISTENCE
48.
Before we explain the principle of the methods[1]
prescribed for the concentration or the development of the spirit-force and for
its elevation to higher regions, we would make a small digression. The object
is to elucidate the proposed explanation.
49.
The main media for getting the experience of the physical world and for
expressing out experiences are the senses of sound, sight and speech. These,
thus, constitute the initial means for the supply of the needs of the physical
frame. Further, if these three functions were to become inoperative, the
subjective powers would either disappear or they would undergo considerable
deterioration, and life would be short.
50.
The above remarks apply also to the senses and the subjective functions of the
subtler and higher planes. But as they do not take an active part in the
maintenance of the physical frame, their inoperative condition does not affect
the physical existence. As these functions are not subjected to any regular
training or exercise in the microcosm, they lie dormant, and the purpose for
which they are provided in the human economy is not served. The methods of
devotion and training, prescribed in the religious system we are explaining,
represent three different forms of spiritual exercise for the development of
each of the three functions in question respectively. The three forms of the
exercise are :-
(1)
utterance of the spiritual name by the spirit-current,
(2)
contemplation of the spiritual frame, and
(3)
attentively listening to the spiritual sound.
51.
As disembodied spirits at the time of their apparition on the physical plane
perform the three functions, referred to, on that plane, a fortiori they are possessed of subtle powers of the same
description. It is by means of these powers that they become cognizant of
occurrences which are beyond the scope of the physical senses. The functions of
sight, hearing, and expression are not therefore confined to the physical
planes known to us; they also exist in the subtler planes, and their scope is
much greater than the scope of the same functions on the physical plane. The
methods of spiritual exercises, we propose to explain, are not therefore
imaginary, and they should be accorded the same trial as is accorded to
scientific principles.
[1] The actual methods are explained at
the time of initiation after the conditions imposed for initiation have been
accepted. These conditions have been specified fully in Article 74.
The senses and their subjective functions in the higher and subtler regions can definitely be activated by the spiritual practices of sumiran, dhyan and bhajan (listening to internal sound or anhad shabd). However, this can be achieved only under the guidance of an able and living Master.
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