(ix) Practise Tribandha Pranayama
Practice of Pranayama along with three Bandhas (i.e. Mula Bandha, Uddiyan Bandha and Jalandhar Bandha) purifies the mind of all passion. Mula Bandha enables one to conquer passions, Uddiyan Bandha brings rapid spiritual progress and Jalandhar Bandha develops intelligence. It should be learnt from any adept in Yoga. To begin with, 12 Pranayama is enough. By this practice one becomes master in Pratyahara. The 'Yoga Sutras' say that to make the sense organs follow the intellect and to withdraw them from their objects is Pratyahara. 12 times Pratyahara leads to Dharana (concentration). Mystries of Nature are revealed by the power of Dharana. Sweetness in nature, uniqueness of intelligence and vibrant health are the marks of well-developed Dharana. 12 times Dharana practised culminates into Dhyana (meditation). 12 times Dhyana practised turns into Savikalpa Samadhi and 12 times uninterrupted Savikalpa Samadhi leads to Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
Thus, by constant practice a Sadhaka can become and adept in Yoga (Siddha Yogi) Riddhis and Siddhis (miraculous powers) obey his commands. Even Yaksas, Gandharvas and Kinnaras seek an opportunity to serve him. Such a Holy man fulfils the desires of worldly people by merely his strong will power. A sadhaka should aspire for this goal. One who observes Brahmacharya, who leads a life of purity, can only succeed in this goal.
Friends! Be not disappointed even if you fail several times. Do not give in to failure. When you get up early in the morning, sit for a while on your bed and meditate:
"Animal is dragged by natural tendencies to sorrows and sufferings. I am not born to lead animalistic life. I won't destroy my life in sensual pleasures. I will march ahead. I will exert vigorously to control my senses and mind to transcend the nature. Hari Om... Om... Om...
God's infinite power resides in my heart. Hari Om .... Om... Om...
I will not be impressed by the life style of passionate worldly people. Hari Om... Om... Om..."
This practice will give miraculous benefits. You love; you pray the Almighty, Omnipresent, Omniscient Lord. At times you call him earnestly for his help. God is our sure guide. He always helps us, gives us strength and intelligence and a Sadhaka defies lowly passionate nature. God’s infinite power is ready to help you. Do not be disappointed. Don't be depressed. Don't give up courage and hope to attain success even if you have failed again and again.
Bravo ! be courageous. Try again. Read this book again and again. Think over it seriously. You can easily progress successfully in any field. Will you join courage ?
Over eating, excessive sleeping, garrulousness, excessive sex indulgence and excessive traveling destroy our innate abilities. Whereas, self-control and exertion develop our hidden abilities and thereby lead us to God-realisation.
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