They are not either or. One concentrates upon the Mother, in the heart or the head or above the head because one aspires for and seeks the Divine. It is not the mechanical process but an active seeking that brings results. Surrender is part of the process except that it is required at every step. Without the Mother’s Grace nothing can be realised. Realisation is ultimately the gift of Divine Grace. Our effort, when sincere, our faith and aspiration, in fact all genuine effort merely means that we are preparing ourselves to receive the Grace.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
