Crossing The Samsara Sagara

If one has the same degree of interest in attaining Self-knowledge, meditation and Self-bliss as one has in attaining material objects, one would have no difficulty in crossing the samsara sagara, the ocean of rebirth. If one develops non-attachment towards worldly objects, stays clear of desire, passion and anger and loves one's real Self, there is nothing in one's attaining liberation instantly.
One's body is not really beautiful. If it were, it would remain beautiful even after death. It's a bag of bones, muscle and fat and will finally disintegrate when it becomes lifeless.
The above thoughts should be placed before the mind repeatedly. One should get rid of identification with body, knowing it to be unreal, a storehouse of waste and an abode of miseries, and dwell in the conviction of being the Atman. The body is like a house which we have sometime. The house, which you are attached to and think you are the owner of, is not yours. The body is made up of the five elements of Nature. When you wake up to the Truth, as a 'jijansu' or inquisitive aspirant, you will realize, " I am not this house made up of the five elements. I am Truth, Consciousness and Bliss, the Absolute Self which is distinct from body.

The mind is both the the friend and enemy of man. If you have overcome the mind, it will be your friend. If the mind is controlled, the senses too will be brought under control.
There are many ways to control the mind. For example, japa of the divine name, the holy company of saints and practicing Pranayama. A good and effective means among these is japa of the divine name. A truly inquisitive aspirant attains salvation. Constant practice, contemplation and meditation make the aspirant established in the conviction of being the Atman. Hence one should constantly be engaged in the practice of contemplation and meditation to attain freedom from all miseries and realize the Bliss Supreme.

Blessed Be...!