Lesson 7 - Merging with Siva
Having said all that, we come to understand that the ultimate experience
of Parashiva, the formless, timeless, spaceless samadhi, is merging with
Siva. Scripture tells us that jiva is, in fact, Siva--the embodied soul
is not separate from the Cosmic Soul. As you proceed with reading this
book, it is suggested that one straight through reading is essential and
then to take up the sadhana, or spiritual discipline, of a lesson a day
for 365 days around the year. Before retiring is a good time or upon
awakening and after the morning bath during the quiet moments before the
day begins.
Seekers have been absorbing these inspired dissertations for nearly half
a century, some daily, others weekly or monthly. Some naturally drift
away, and the external world becomes their guru, their teacher,
sometimes kindly and at other times a rough and ruthless teacher. This
eternal metaphysic remains with them through thick and thin, helping to
put experience into perspective so that life's lessons can be derived.
Take heart, the end is in view now at the beginning. Take heart, all is
well. Proceed with confidence in your merger with the Self within. The
mystery is that as we endeavor to merge with Siva, it is He Himself who
is always, at every point in time, merging with us. Through His grace
do we prevail in our quest. Through His grace It is possible.