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Sankhya System Process (As explained by Lord Kapila): (Continued..)

Then with a heart filled with love and devotion, the devotee should think of the laughter of the Lord, which is extremely captivating. When the Lord laughs, His small teeth, which resemble jasmine buds, made rosy by the splendor of His lips, become visible. Once having devoted his mind to this vision, the devotee should no longer desire to see anything else.

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Sankhya System Process (As explained by Lord Kapila): (Continued..)

The devotee should next meditate on the lotus-like face of the Lord. His nose is prominent, and the glittering of His alligator shaped earrings illuminates His crystal-clear cheeks. The Lord's beautiful face is adorned with curly black hair, and decorated by lotus petal eyes and dancing eyebrows.

Thereafter, the devotee should meditate, with full devotion, upon the compassionate glances that the Lord frequently casts, for they soothe the most fearful miseries of material life. Those glances,which are accompanied by smiles of love, are full of abundant mercy. The yogi should meditate upon the benevolent smile of the Lord for it dries up the ocean of tears that is caused by intense grief. He should also meditate upon the Lord's arched eyebrows, because they charm kamadeva, for the welfare of the sages.

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Sankhya System Process (As explained by Lord Kapila): (Continued..)

The devotee should then contemplate Sudarshana Chakra, which has one thousand spokes and is dazzlingly effulgent. He can next concentrate his mind upon Lord's conch shell and the Kaumodaki club, which is smeared with the blood of demons. One should also meditate upon His garland, which is always surrounded by buzzing bumblebees, and the pearl necklace around His neck, which is considered to be the pure living entities that are always engaged in His service.

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Sankhya System Process (As explained by Lord Kapila): (Continued..)

The devotee should thereafter meditate upon the Lord's moonlike navel, from which the entire universe has sprung. Next the yogi should concentrate his mind upon Lord's nipples, which resemble a pair of exquisite gems. Then he should concentrate upon the Lord's chest, which is abode of Mahalakshmi, and which is the source of all transcendental pleasure for the mind and eyes.

Thereafter, the devotee should fix his mind upon Lord's neck, which enhances the beauty of Kaustubha gem that hangs down to His chest. The yogi can then meditate upon the four arms of the Lord, which are the source for all the powers by which the devatas can control various functions of material nature. Next the yogi can contemplate the Lord's ornaments, which were polished by Mount mandara as it revolved during the churning of the milk ocean.

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Sankhya System Process (As explained by Lord Kapila): (Continued..)
While fixing his mind upon the Lord's eternal form, the yogi should not see His body in entirety, but should view each limb separately. The devotee should first of all concentrate his mind upon the Lord's lotus feet, which are adorned with the marks of a thunderbolt, a goad, a banner and a lotus. The Lord's lotus feet with their splendorous ruby nails act like thunderbolts that shelter the mountain of sin stored in the mind of the meditating devotee. For this reason, one should concentrate his mind upon the lotus feet of the Lord for a long time.

The yogi should then meditate upon the activities of Lakshmidevi, the goddess of fortune, who is always very carefully massaging the Lord's legs. Next, the devotee should meditate upon Lord's thighs, which are the storehouse of all energies. Then, he should contemplate the Lord's rounded hips, which are enriched by a nice sash.

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Sankhya system of philosophy (The Process as explained by Lord Kapila) : When the mind is perfectly purified by the practice of yoga, one should concentrate on the tip of his nose with half-closed eyes, and see the form of Supreme Personality of Godhead within. The Lord has a cheerful, lotus-like countenance, which is adorned with reddish eyes. He wears shining yellow cloth, on His chest is the curl of the white hair known as Srivatsa, and around His neck hangs the brilliant Kaustubha gem. Also around His neck is a garland of forest flowers, surrounded by humming bees, and He is further adorned with a pearl necklace, crown, and pair of armlets, bracelets and anklets. While standing upon the lotus of the devotee's heart, the Lord is most charming to look at, and His serene demeanor gladdens the eyes and souls of all those who are fortunate enough to behold Him. He is ever youthful, and always eager to bestow His blessings upon His devotees.

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Lord Kapila to mother Devahuti, "By association with pure devotees, one's ears and heart become completely satisfied while hearing krishna-katha. This higher taste enables one to gradually become attracted to Me in full faith and devotion. Due to this attraction, the devotee gains a distaste for mundane sense gratification, and by becoming fixed in devotional service, he can achieve My association in this very life."

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