Meditation as used by us, is what is called in Sanskrit Dhyana, i.e., want
of motion, and one-pointedness. The main point is to free the mind from the
power of the senses, and to raise a current of thought to the exclusion of all
others. “Realization comes from dwelling on the thing to be realized.”
W. Q. J. says, “To meditate on the Higher Self is difficult; seek then, the
Bridge, the Masters. The patient dwelling of the mind on a single thought
results in the gaining of wisdom, and it is thus that the true Occultist is
developed. Aspiration toward the Higher Self should form part of the daily
meditation; the rising toward the higher planes of our being, which cannot be
found unless they are sought. Earnest and reverent desire for Master’s
guidance and enlightenment will begin the attunement of the nature to the
harmony to which it must one day respond. Concentration on a single point
in the Teaching is a road to the philosophy; self-examination, a road to
knowledge of oneself. To put oneself in the place of another, to realize his
difficulties, and thus be able to help him, is that faculty—which when
extended makes it possible for the Adept to understand the nature of the stone
or other form of consciousness.” Meditation is a good beneficent practice
leading to a great end. It is also a great destroyer of the personal idea.
Robert Crosbie The Friendly Philosopher p.93