In learning the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta we are constantly reminded that there are exercises to be carried out in order to manifest the reality of its benefits.
Saadhana has many elements and is, therefore, an area of discovery all its own! Essential to the whole process, though, is that there is the fundamental desire to evolve as a spiritual being. There is little point in thinking, 'oh that looks like a good club, let me join it and make friends and see where it takes me!' This may work for a hobby or two, but for self-development, no matter that there is a group from which one might draw support and comfort, it is up to each and every individual to make the efforts for betterment and gaining skill.
To take on the spiritual life is to commit oneself to drop all that is unrequired in our personality. It will challenge the ego within and shake up our thinking. If we are unprepared, it can cause us anguish and pain. We are better not to start than risk this danger.
If, though, we commit and let the exercises, the lessons, the saadhana do their work... then, just maybe, there can be magic!
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