Page 92 - Goal of Life

surrendering every thing to the Master. He should withdraw himself from all sides and turn completely towards Him loosing all worldly charm. The remembrance of everything should merge into the remembrance of the One - the Ultimate, resounding all through in every particle of one\u0027s being. This may be termed as complete annihilation of self. If one develops this state, he is the \u2018embodiment of prayer\u0027 and every thought of his will be synonymous of the Master\u0027s. That is the true type of prayer; we must aim at. What is required is the iron will and regularity of sadhana and prayer and confidence in our capability to achieve that state. This state can be achieved by the continued practice of doing everything with our thought resting all the while on the Real Point, which forms the very basis of existence. This pointed attention upon the Real may be taken as the essence of the prayer. This is the starting point and the removing of superfluities is the first step towards it. It is in fact, a state of consciousness. Though consciousness is present at every step, yet, this one is higher and superior. In the final state, Oneness prevails in full swing. It is inconceivable even to human perception and imagination. Prayer comes before this state is entered into. When this preliminary state is attained, one must, then, try to get it expanded. Expansion means development by introducing into it power\u000A87\u000A