Introduction to techniques number 18,
19,
20 and 21.
The human body is a mysterious mechanism with dual dimensions of functioning.
The first dimension leads our consciousness outward,
Through the senses,
Connecting us with the material world.
In this outward journey,
Everything we encounter appears as matter.
However,
There is another dimension,
One that guides our consciousness inward.
In this inward journey,
When we move beyond the senses and into the center of our being,
We experience the world as non-matter.
In reality,
Matter and non-matter are not separate.
They are facets of the same existence,
Yet this singular reality can be perceived in two distinct ways,
Through the senses as matter and through centering as non-matter.
The aim of these techniques is to guide you to a point within yourself,
Where the senses no longer dominate your awareness,
Where you move beyond them,
Into a realm of inner stillness and clarity.
Before delving into these techniques,
It's essential to grasp three fundamental concepts.
Firstly,
The eyes,
Ears and other senses are not the true perceivers.
They are merely openings that allow perception.
The true perceiver,
Your consciousness,
Resides behind the senses.
Even if you close your eyes,
You can still see dreams and images because the seer is not your senses.
It is an entity beyond them.
Secondly,
The act of perceiving through the senses takes you outwards,
Into the material world.
However,
There is an inner dimension within you,
Where the seer can turn its gaze inward,
Recognizing itself.
In this state of self-awareness,
You transcend the boundaries of the self and connect with the entire cosmos.
But to reach this inner state,
You need to center your consciousness,
Which means directing it away from external distractions and turning it inwards.
Thirdly,
It's important to realize that thoughts arise from external sources.
Every thought is like a cloud passing through your consciousness.
They originate outside of you.
And you cannot create a thought within yourself.
Therefore,
When you are thinking,
Your consciousness is directed outward,
Not inward.
To experience true inner consciousness,
You must go beyond thoughts.
Now,
Let's explore these techniques.
They aim to provide an indirect approach to accessing your inner center,
Because direct approaches are often futile.
You cannot reach this inner state by striving for it directly.
It requires a subtle,
Indirect approach.
Consider a child playing.
When fully absorbed in play,
The child experiences happiness as a natural byproduct.
However,
If someone else,
Observing the child's happiness,
Attempts to recreate it directly,
They may fail.
Happiness arises from the act of play itself,
Not from a direct pursuit of happiness.
Similarly,
When someone listens to music with full absorption,
They may describe it as blissful.
Yet,
If another person directly seeks that bliss,
They might find it elusive.
Bliss is a byproduct of total engagement,
Not a goal in itself.
The techniques presented here are designed to engage your consciousness fully.
They encourage you to focus on the practice itself,
Not on the desired result.
This is crucial because the desired result emerges indirectly,
And striving for it directly can hinder your progress.
In conclusion,
These techniques offer a path to explore your inner dimension,
An area beyond the realm of the senses.
They emphasize the importance of engagement,
But it's vital to remember that the true spiritual experience occurs indirectly.
So,
Immerse yourself in these practices,
Surrendering to the process,
And be open to the profound transformations that can emerge when you do not grasp at the result.
