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Lately, I have been going to the gym to do some light exercise and to strengthen my body a bit. However, I have noticed something distinct: alongside my current physical body—which is rather slender—I perceive the presence of another body. This other body feels massive and incredibly powerful—robust and muscular, yet remarkably light. And is it something I should continue to visualize or imagine in this manner?⚡🔋🔥

At times, I even sense The Mother’s presence within it. When I look at my chest and biceps, they cease to be mere visual objects; instead, they become a sensation—one that makes me feel as though my chest is incredibly broad and my biceps have grown massive. The more I immerse myself in this experience, the deeper the sense of relaxation becomes within my physical body. What exactly is all this, Dada?

What you describe is a contact with the vital body. It is often felt like that. If it comes to awareness naturally it is fine. It is a question of growing awareness. But it is not something to be concentrated upon. The concentration must be only on The Mother. 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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