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GUPTA-VIDYĀ
ESOTERIC INSTRUCTION FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF HIGHER VISION
First Online Edition
…Still In Progress…
Note: I believe at this time it is more important to get the information out—even in a fragmentary—for the sake of the continued success of the project. Thus this work-in-progress "First Online Edition" is now live. — J. A. L. |
I | Introduction |
A. The Real Self B. Two Poles of Existence C. Establishing True Consciousness D. The Absolute Presence E. Afterword | |
II | The 7 Stages of Perception |
III | Preparation |
F. 10 Rules for Success G. Seven-Point Posture H. Breathing Exercises | |
IV | Concentration Instructions |
I. Explanation J. Instructions | |
Appendix | |
K. The 7 Principles of Man |
1 | Avoid intoxicants |
2 | Avoid sexual release |
3 | Avoid meat |
4 | Rise early |
5 | Record your dreams |
6 | Begin the day with breathing exercises |
7 | Fear nothing |
8 | Learn silence |
9 | Help yourself |
10 | Practice meditation everyday |
Mind and body influence each other. Both must be completely detoxified. A healthy will can only exist in a healthy organism. Alcohol and drugs must be avoided from day one. [ If you are an alcoholic, temper your consumption. However, within two to three weeks you must abstain entirely. ]
(This includes caffeine, nicotine, and other drugs.)
At this time you require all of your energy (prana) for higher purposes. Avoid sexual material and conversation. Train your mind to abstain from all sexual thoughts, as they weaken you just as much as actual sex, and for some people, even more so. Thus the prana generated in the reproductive organs, instead of being wasted, rises and naturally rejuvenates the brain and the higher organs.
This is the basic posture to take when performing meditation exercises. It positions the channels of the body so that all its energies are naturally balanced and flowing. When prāna is able to flow freely, the mind naturally assumes a state of balance and relaxation. Thus correct posture is extremely important for attaining success in your meditation practice.
1 | Legs | Sit cross-legged on the floor, ideally in full or half lotus. |
2 | Eyes | Your eyes should not be open, nor too tightly closed. Relax your eyelids, thus closing them without strain. |
3 | Spine | Keep your spine and neck straight, like a stack of coins. Your head should not be tilted back or forward, or to either side. A guide: your nose should be inline with your navel. |
4 | Hands | Clasp the hands, right over left, placing them in the lap. |
5 | Shoulders | Keep the arms straight and lift and rest the shoulders evenly, spread like an eagle's wings. |
6 | Mouth | The teeth and lips should rest in their natural state, the tongue should rest behind the lower teeth. Leave the mouth slightly open, the teeth should not touch. |
7 | Breath | Inhalation and exhalation through the nose. Your breath should be barely discernable, gentle, soft and natural, without undue noise or effort. |
Note: If for any reason it is not comfortable or advisable to sit on the floor, then the rest of the six points may be practiced sitting in a comfortable chair with the feet planted slightly apart on the floor.
