22 Saddharshan - Going within

22. Going Within

Search for the true self Atma is continued

Raw materials of Ahankarā is discussed

Infinite seeking of finite things is dropped

Finite search of infinite Atma is pursued

Name and form is everywhere

But Atma is seen nowhere

Raga and dveśa filling the cave

Mind is attacked by multiple waves

Hidden inside is that bright light

Lending its presence for everything

Crowded with thoughts, unable to see

'Adyatma Yoga' is the perfect key

The three D description should be known

Drama, Devotee and Difficulty are the zones

Learn to see Iśvara within the imperfections

Decrease the drama and stop the projections

Stopping to complain is the first step

Dropping of materials happen as a prep

Swimming against the stream is a difficult task

But necessary for the layers to unmask

Turning inward is the quality of Dheera

Search is focussed towards the 'Parā'

The D of the drama is removed

Then only Rama is remained

Swamini Svatmavidyanandaji class 29

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