Clarifications: Role of Abhyasi - I - Point A & B Meditations

Point A & B Meditations

Meditations on point A and B are the key for progress. These are not meditations of a passive nature and it is our duty to maintain our thought on them as pointed out by the Master. If we do not have that determination, very little can be said to have been done to deserve progress. It is difficult as the sensuousness is not that easy to get rid off.

Cleaning of the lower self consciously by other practices than what the Master has stated I feel, do not yield any great results and in fact this only strengthens our ego and also grants us a feeling we are self-reliant. Meditation on points A and B are excellent methods and we should rely on them more and more.

Point A Meditation

You cannot thrust spirituality on to any person however dear to us. Universal brotherhood, you may feel should enable us to do this. Then why only those whom we know? Why not all? The prayer on point A talks of praying for all, not only to those whom we know however good they may appear to be. The question is not goodness but the commitment to sadhana and to Masters' work.

Point B Meditation

Doing just point B meditation alone is not enough as that is only preparatory to the meditation.

Clarifications on Point A & B Meditations

Q) Little thoughts do come and I must have much more focus. I do feel the effect of this part of sadhana.

A) Meditation on these points gives us results which years of austerity and penance cannot give. Please do practice sincerely and you will see the result yourself. Control over indriyas is the key to balance and that can be easily achieved through practice of these meditations.

Q) Sometimes I am very much focused, sometimes not. I have to improve a lot in Point A.

A) The meditation on these points is the key to the effectiveness of the system. So please do try and practice these regularly.

Q) Felt the need for help from Master since the lower tendencies cannot be controlled completely by self. Felt bit sleepy on some of the days.

A) Very true-lower tendencies of mind cannot be controlled easily by self-effort as advocated in tradition. The method of meditations on Points A and B are the means for attaining control and moderation in this realm.

Q) Many sensual thoughts but when started thinking that they were Master's thought they vanished.

A) That can only be temporary. Note also to what level you are trying to degrade the Master when you adopt this method, even temporarily. Assiduous practice of A and B meditation is the only way. During meditations if these thoughts come you can as well brush them aside instead of trying to force them out.