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Chapter -11. VRITTIS-1. 1. VRITTI—  ITS NATURE AND FUNCTION-4. According to Raja Yoga of Maharshi Patanjali, Pramana (right notion or right proof), Viparyaya (misconception), Vikalpa (fancy or imagination), Nidra (sleep) and Smriti (memory) are the five mental Vrittis or mental functions. If these five mental functions are suppressed, the suppression of desires and other functions will follow. Next : 2. VISHAYAKARA VRITTI AND BRAHMAKARA VRITTI -1. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...

Chapter -11. VRITTIS-1. 1. VRITTI—  ITS NATURE AND FUNCTION-3. The function of a Vritti in the mind is to cause Avarana-Bhanga (removal of the veil of ignorance covering objects). Sthula Avidya or gross ignorance is enveloping all objects. When the veil is removed, perception of objects becomes possible. The Vritti removes the Avarana or layer of ignorance. When you pass through a big crowd or persons, you are able to notice a few persons. You do not see some persons, though they happen to come in front of you. Why? Because there was not complete Avarana-Bhanga. When this is done, the object shines before you. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...

Chapter -11. VRITTIS-1. 1. VRITTI—  ITS NATURE AND FUNCTION-2. The Chitta is the mind stuff. It is the mental substance. Vritti or thought-wave is a modification of that mental substance. It is a process. Just as waves and bubbles arise from the surface of the ocean, so also these Vrittis arise from the surface of the mind-ocean. Just as rays emanate from the sun, so also these mental rays (modification of Vrittis) emanate from the mind-sun. Just as the sun merges itself in the horizon at sunset by collecting all its rays, so also you will have to merge in that Sun of suns, Absolute Consciousness, Eternal Peace by collecting all the dissipated mental rays and dissolving the mind itself. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...

Chapter -11. VRITTIS-1. 1. VRITTI—  ITS NATURE AND FUNCTION-1. Vritti means a whirl-pool. It is a wave of thought that arises in the Antahkarana. Vrittis are modifications of the mind. They are the effect of Avidya.  When Avidya is destroyed by Jnana, Vrittis get absorbed in Brahman (Laya), just as water thrown in a heated pan is absorbed in the pan. Wherefrom does a Vritti arise? From the Chitta or mind. Why does a Vritti arise? It is Svabhava of Antahkarana. What is its function? It causes Avarana-Bhanga (removes the veil of Sthula Avidya that envelops the objects). It helps the evolution of a man till he attains perfection (Jivanmukti). It is Vritti that opens the Kundalini in a Jnani in the Ajna Chakra and joins it in Sahasrara. This is one path. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...

10. SUDDHA MANAS AND ASUDDHA MANAS-7. 7. INITIATION OF PURE MIND LEADS TO QUIESCENCE - INITIATION OF PURE MIND LEADS TO QUIESCENCE Purification is the first part of Yoga. When purification is over, the natural tendency of the mind is to go towards liberation, Moksha. If only a disciple whose mind is cleansed of all its impurities, is initiated into the sacred mysteries by a Guru, then his mind will get complete quiescence. He will enter into a Nirvikalpa state. The Nirvikalpa state is termed Asamvedana. Chapter-1 ENDS. Next : Chapter 11 1. VRITTIS : - 1. VRITTI—ITS NATURE AND FUNCTION : - 1. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...

Chapter-10. SUDDHA MANAS AND ASUDDHA MANAS-6. 6. HOW TO PURIFY THE MIND-4. It takes a long time to purify Harital (yellow oxide of arsenic orpiment). It has to be soaked in cow’s urine for seven days, in lime water for ten days and in milk for seven days. Then it has to be burnt out hundred and eight times before a Bhasma or proper oxide (ash) is obtained. Even so, it takes a long time to effect Chitta-Suddhi, purity of mind. Severe Tapascharya (austerity) is needed. As a result of purification of the mind, it becomes more sensitive, gets easily disturbed by a sound or shock and feels any pressure acutely. An aspirant must be sensitive and yet have the body and nerves completely under his control. The greater the sensitiveness becomes, the more difficult is the task; there are many noises which pass unheeded by an ordinary person, but which are torture to one who is very sensitive. You must do your best to get over this oversensitiveness. 7. INITIATION OF PUR...

Chapter-10. SUDDHA MANAS AND ASUDDHA MANAS-6. 6. HOW TO PURIFY THE MIND-3. Study of philosophical works, right thinking, exercise of good and noble emotions, prayers  and beneficent endeavours and, above all, regular and strenuous meditation are the means to  improve the mind. These will bring about the rapid evolution of the mind. When the mind is purified, a hole is formed in the centre through which purity, light and knowledge flow from Brahmam. A goldsmith converts 10 carat gold into 15 carat gold by adding acids and burning it several times in the crucible. Even so, you will have to purify your sensuous mind through concentration and reflection on the words of your spiritual preceptor and the Upanishadic sentences, meditation, Japa or silent repetition of the Name of the Lord, etc. Swami Sivananda To be continued  ...