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Swami Anand Neelambar

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PREFACE

This is an overflow of some of my writings during meditations. Meditation is asimple surrender and acceptance of all that is. These writings were composedduring a span of time and reflect the various dimensions of consciousness.

This work was done in parts and complied to produce this volume. Each piece isseparate and should not assume any chronological sequence.

I do not lay claim to the contents of these overflows. I am merely a nimitta thatlistened to these songs ofSHAKTIas she sang in the sanctum of my being. This is ahumble offering to describe those beatific experiences.

These overflows are an attempt to capture what cannot be encompassed in words.

An enchanting dream of beautyWaltzing through the heart

With pastels hues of divine love,Embracing eternal life.

A reticence of mystifying charm

Cast with eyes of crystal pearlsA soft rose of delicate smilesIn an aura of sweet innocence

Ever trusting infinite existence;The mystic speaks from beyond

A new dawn has awakened. The breeze is wafting the sweet fragrance of flowersjust blossomed. The peacock is dancing with a new display of feathers. The basuri

penetrates deep into the heart, stirring chords of love, of laughter, of longing.Within the sounds there is silence, palpable, tangible; there opens a doorway to thedivine. The mind disappears and no-mind overflows

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With the present world situation as it is, it is imperative that another alternative tothis rat race to nowhere be offered, before it is too late. At the dawn of the twentyfirst century if intelligence does not turn inwards it may mean the end for theevolutionary process of human consciousness.

We have explored into the very limits of outer science and have ignored the inneralchemy. And more destructive forces have been unleashed in the name of so-

called progress. Machinery has advanced but Man has remained the same.

Humanity now needs to go forward, inward. Meditation is the journey to thisinner space.

Let us accept this challenge for self transformation and create a better environmentfor LOVE, BEAUTY and CREATIVITY to blossom in all its Divine Splendour.

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Man is the only creature capable of looking upwards. This has led to the study ofthe stars, journey to the moon and development of outer space technology. Man isalso the only creature capable of introspection. This has led to the discovery ofvarious meditation techniques and yogic disciplines.

These two sciences developed in disharmony with each other. And so Man is in hispresent miserable condition. This impasse can only be resolved when Scientists andMystics work in harmony. This is the vision of a New Man.We are at the fortunate threshold where this merger is happening. And thus canparticipate in the wonderful birth of the New Religion-less Religion. The first time

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ever truly Scientific Religion freed from all rubbish, rituals, ceremonies, andpriestly corruption. This Scientific Religion is the future happening now! We inviteyou to come be a part of this new awakening.

III

In his quest for Truth Man has been plagued by a dichotomy, a schizophrenia ofduties. His so-called religious institutions with their codes of morality, socialethics, and catechisms of dogmas profess one thing; while Man lives a hypocriticallife.

The simple reason is that these mafias of the soul demand the unnatural andimpossible from Man. And when he fails, he is condemned; guilt arises. Man is thuseasily manipulated by the priests and politicians.

For the recovery of the Truth, these bastard traditions, and criminals againsthumanity must be categorically abandoned; and simple meditation be explored.Meditation is one; its paths are many.

Each individual must explore himself his own way. Without this exploration orrather imploration (inner exploration), the quest for Truth is a vain endeavourdoomed to failure, frustration and New Age Mania. We invite you to come andjourney with us into the realm of meditation and self transformation.

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The stark naked reality stares us in the face. On the surface things appear bleak andgrim. But through a penetrating insight the centre radiates a dynamic impetus ofcreativity.

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Mind cannot be silenced. Mind is a constant, continuous chattering. But this is justthe surface dimension of the Mind. Deep within is a vast unexplored sanctum of

silence, stillness. Meditation is the way of penetrating, diving into this ocean ofsilence.

It is pointless and futile to attempt to silence the Mind. Rather it is wiser and morepractical and possible to simply witness the thought process and go deeper withinthe Mind. In this sojourn a point of stillness comes and this is the goal of allmeditation techniques. From this still point within all that is beautiful blossoms:creativity, trust, love, compassion, bliss.

This still point already exists in the Mind. But the turmoil and conflicts that besiegelife make it difficult to discern and witness. However, through patience and regularpractice it can be realized. Then Celebration explodes.

Come journey with us on this voyage of self discovery. Lets us explore into theinner recesses of the Mind and attain to Tranquillity, Peace and Beatitude.

VII

The modern quest for truth is really a mental and intellectual tautology of ancientscriptures. It seems the search is merely peripheral, and the inquiry remains on thesurface; they never touch the central core of the being.

This vain pursuit is what has led to the wanton conflicts amongst religious minds.

With a mere surface scrutiny into religions, one cannot unveil the universal andessential truths.

Meditation is an integral and total involvement into religion. It is the deeper andtruer search and leads to a state of self realization. One begins at the periphery but

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journeys within to a still point at the centre of the being.

Come and accept this invitation to journey with us to this tranquil inner sanctum.Let your life become a celebration of silence and peace.

VIII

This century has fulfilled the dream of knowledge. Everyone knows. In fact, theinformation superhighways have eroded into the inaccessible pathways ofknowledge. From one end of the globe to the next information can be exchanged.

However with this wanton dispersion of knowledge, no one really understands thebeing. It seems the more we know the less we understand. The universe remains aprofound mystery. With this knowledge we have encountered our utter ignoranceof ourselves and the world. We understand nothing.

Meditation is a dialectical, radical revolution into KNOWING. We come to knowless, in fact no-thing. Yet we understand everything. We taste of the fruit of thetree of life. We experience life in its true essence. Not a dull life of knowledge, but

a wonder-filled life of innocence. Meditation is the celebration of this experienceof life.

We invite you to come and dance with us - celebrate life. Abandon your so-calledknowledge. Embrace child-like innocence and dance to the inner rhythms. Thewhole existence is the Dance of the Divine. The LILA of Nataraj.