Bhagawan says that there are three kinds of Sadhanas in order to develop
an unwavering mind:
1. Meena Sadhana - like the fish :
Meena sadhana can be explained by remembering that fish can survive only
in water. The moment it is taken out of water, it perishes. Similarly meena
sadhana is one which can be only in solitude. If you sit in public, the sadhana
will not be successful. Being unable to concentrate when he is mixed up with
other people, to be able to get concentration in solitude is called meena
sadhana.
2. Mriga Sadhana - like the Animal :
Mriga sadhana is that in which one can get concentration on the earth
only. You cannot go elsewhere, say into water, and do it. As in this case,
there are some people who can get concentration only when they are sitting in
company with others. They cannot get concentration in solitude. If they are
alone they begin to think of their family problems.
3. Kurma Sadhana - like the Tortoise :
On the other hand, the tortoise can live equally well either in water or
on earth. So, if we say that one's sadhana is like kurma sadhana or one is able
to concentrate like a tortoise, we mean that the person is able to concentrate
irrespective of whether he is alone or sitting in company with others. This is
called kurma sadhana.
