"When the student is ready-the teacher appears"

I mentioned in my previous article that my life transformed completely after the ‘mirror experience’. This transformation is nothing but a spiritual manifestation. There is no more fear of death because I am always one with divinity. In other words, the seeker became the sought. In deep meditation the subject is no longer in existence. There is only the object. Patanjali explain this meditation beautifully in his ‘Yoga sutra’: “One can become fully absorbed in any object, whether vast or infinitesimal . As the external disturbances of consciousness subsides, a transparent way of seeing, called coalescence, saturates consciousness; like a jewel, it reflects equally whatever lies before it - whether subject, object, or act of perceiving So long as conceptual or linguistic knowledge pervades this transparency, it is called coalescence with thought At the next stage, called coalescence beyond thought, objects cease to be colored by memory; now formless, only their essential nature shines forth In the same way, coalesced contemplation of subtle objects is described as reflective or reflection-free. These four kinds of coalescence - with thought, beyond thought, reflective, reflection-free - are called Integration that bears seeds of latent impressions. In the lucidity of coalesced, reflection-free contemplation, the nature of the self becomes clear. The wisdom that arises in that lucidity is unerring Unlike insights acquired through inference or teachings, this wisdom has as its object the actual Distinction between pure awareness and consciousness” The knowledge of this meditation is unique and unparallel and no science can offer this wisdom. The above process of complete integration is the whole purpose of yoga and meditation. It is a step by step practical guide for an aspirant to meet God personally. During that meeting only God exists and nothing else. This is the moment of awakening from worldly dream when everything ceases and only God exists. When the spirit of God descends upon you, the spiritual manifestation takes place. You will be born again, though you continue to live in this world as a normal human being till your end. But this manifestation will expand your conscience and you will realize that the whole universe is a just a tiny part of universal conscience and there will be only deep compassion and love. There will be no more expectations but a complete surrender. Can anybody achieve this spiritual manifestation? Absolutely. If you want to build a healthy body muscle or reduce obesity, then you need to pay attention to your diet and regular exercise. Similarly, the practice yoga and dispassion Vairaghya are only two requisites. Of course you need faith and a positive attitude. Yoga is a spiritual practice that trains your mind and body. Yoga asana is not just a physical exercise or just a mechanical act. It is a physical posture while the mind is in deep contemplation and concentration. It is the third part in the eight part practice of astanga yoga namely yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, prathihara, dhyna, dharna and Samadhi.The first two stages are about purification of your mind and body, the next three stages are about bringing the mind under control and the last three stages are about contemplation, deep concentration and integration with universal consciousness.During the above practice of yoga, you need to practice vairaghya, a mentality of dispassion or indifference to the worldly affairs. You will reach a stage where nothing matters anymore. What is the result of all these things? You will understand the purpose of your life and there will be peace and real happiness, which no money fame or material can buy! There is so much of struggle and suffering all over the world and people get depressed and turn to woman, alcohol, drugs and violence. Happiness comes from within and not from outside. When you struggle and get depressed and there is nobody to turn to, then you wonder what life is all about. You question yourself “Who am I?” That is the moment of reckoning and time to look for a solution with complete earnestness and integrity. That is the time, “The student is ready and the teacher will appear” miraculously from nowhere to show you the path.