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== Unity in Indian Sadhana ==

== Unity in Indian Sadhana ==

The aim of studying philosophy is not merely to gratify theoretical curiosity, but also to live the right kind of life, consciously adjusting one's conduct to one's intellectual convictions. In common to all systems, developing discipline consists of two parts namely  

The aim of studying philosophy is not merely to gratify theoretical curiosity, but also to live the right kind of life, consciously adjusting one's conduct to one's intellectual convictions. In common to all systems, developing discipline consists of two parts namely<ref name=":32" />

* for cultivating detachment (vairagya)

* for cultivating detachment (vairagya)

* for acquiring knowledge (jnana) of the ultimate reality and transforming it into direct knowledge.

* for acquiring knowledge (jnana) of the ultimate reality and transforming it into direct knowledge.

# attainment of calmness, temperance, the spirit of renunciation, fortitude, power of concentration of mind, faith (will to believe)

# attainment of calmness, temperance, the spirit of renunciation, fortitude, power of concentration of mind, faith (will to believe)

# desire for true freedom

# desire for true freedom

When this is acquired, there is a three fold training, for acquiring knowledge, which is mainly intellectual.  

When this is acquired, there is a three fold training, for acquiring knowledge, which is mainly intellectual.<ref name=":32" />

# '''Sravana''' or formal study : this signifies learning from a proper preceptor or Guru.

# '''Sravana''' or formal study : this signifies learning from a proper preceptor or Guru.

# '''Manana''' or reflection : as a result of the teaching the disciple comes to know the unity of the individual and ultimate reality

# '''Manana''' or reflection : as a result of the teaching the disciple comes to know the unity of the individual and ultimate reality