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Larchfire: Photography from India, Nepal and Tibet, plus quotations primarily from traditions in Yoga and Buddhism

The purpose of all scriptural knowledge is to liberate the aspirant from the snares of maya. Knowledge and meditation are the key. Knowledge without vairagya, non-attachment, is of little use in attaining the highest state. The aspirant should gradually tread the path of controlling the senses. Then, making the mind one-pointed, he attains concentration. As concentration strengthens, meditation leads the student to the threshold of samadhi. —Swami Rama, <i>Life Here and Hereafter</i>
<i>L1902 Allahabad</i>

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The purpose of all scriptural knowledge is to liberate the aspirant from the snares of maya. Knowledge and meditation are the key. Knowledge without vairagya, non-attachment, is of little use in attaining the highest state. The aspirant should gradually tread the path of controlling the senses. Then, making the mind one-pointed, he attains concentration. As concentration strengthens, meditation leads the student to the threshold of samadhi. —Swami Rama, Life Here and Hereafter L1902 Allahabad

Allahabad India Swami Rama