Kataka-Nut Powder

The practice of knowledge involves negation and assertion, culminating in meditation. Meditation is the process of focusing the mind on a single thought to the exclusion of other thoughts. The question arises: How can the thought of the Self eliminate the existing thoughts in your mind? The analogy of Kataka-nut powder serves as a solution to this conundrum. When sprinkled on water, the powder forms a thin film that impurities stick to. As the film becomes heavier and sinks, it carries other impurities with it. Ultimately, the powder, along with all dirt, is removed. The thought of the Self functions similarly within you.