Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-18
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52. Dwelling in solitude, eating sparingly, subdued in speech, body and mind, ever intent on the practice of meditation, and resorting to dispassion, He dwells in solitude in a forest, far from the maddening crowd in company of his own body and organs. Restraint of the senses and self-control become his recreation and he observes silence. He is not even conscious how his time passes in meditating, over the instruction of his Guru. He never gives any thought at the time of taking his food, as to how he should maintain his strength, satisfy his hunger or cater to the peculiar taste of his palate. The contentment, which he derives from a frugal meal is beyond measure (1021-1025). He is afraid, that if he does not feed the abdominal fire, it will take away his life, and so he eats in moderation, to sustain life. He does not disturb his posture, in the same way as a chaste woman does not succumb to a person (who is not her husband), who expresses a desire for her. His body touches the floor, only when he prostrates it before God; otherwise he does not commit the wanton act of rolling on the floor. He makes the movements of his hands and feet to the extent necessary to maintain himself. In short, he keeps his mind and senses under his control. He does not allow his inclinations even to reach the threshold of the mind (i.e. rise to consciousness). Then what scope is there for giving expression to them in words (1026-1030)? After conquering body, speech and mind, he turns to the sky of concentrated meditation. Just as one sees one’s face clearly in the mirror, he then scrutinizes the nature of his Self, as instructed by his Guru. |
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