Meditation and Discipline

[Zach]

What are yalls thoughts on the importance of consistent meditaiton and inner discipline in regard to the STO path? I think perhaps I tread close to being biased towards desiring self control. I am drawn toward Kriya Yoga which involves much discipline but not always to an extreme. I've always taken a liking to the idea of becoming "self-realized" through meditation by experiencing the many forms of samadhi which is directly experiencing Oneness with all, as apposed to "believing" in Oneness but having no direct experience....and from that "enlightenment" or self realization going forth into the world more fully and consciously, sharing ones light more fully and openly perhaps with much less need to meditate being already crystallized. That internal withdraw (meditation/discipline) being needed to cultivate will, direction and clarity by being more aligned with higher(divine) will. I just feel like the importance of inner discipline and meditation isn't brought to light in its true value in the LOO. To no fault of Ra...just me thinking you don't become crystallized by volunteering at soup kitchens and being a compassionate person. There is much inner work needed. What are you alls thoughts? For those familiar, is Kriya yoga disciplined to the extent of control or is it a proper and balanced discipline?

I feel like Kriya Yoga is a solid clear cut path that has been paved by many great beings extending back thousands of years. The negative polarity have their mystery school like the more hidden sects of free masonry..I have been seeking a disciplined path with real teachers and practices. Many speak and relate to spirituality from a lower awareness so its often misinterpreted and unclear..."rattles-about-the-mind syndrome". Our undisciplined mind and its container of things. Well meaning people that just havn't pierced the veil but want to serve. Kriya just seems very solid and promising to me. I just wonder about over-balance of control Ra mentions in regard to inner disciplines and how it can create the need to balance that out in future lifetimes.

thoughts?

How did you arrive at this conclusion? Ra ascribes fundamental importance to meditation and the disciplined personality.

In all honesty my thoughts were somewhat jumbled when I posted this. And I do agree with you. I was looking for complete teaching in the Law of One. Hence that perspective. Regarding the various forms of service I guess I meant to detail that I see loving action to be as useful to the giver as its internal meaning and the givers ability to process the experience. So part of what I am referring to relates to indigo ray work. But really it doesn't matter. Because its a loving action and its worthwhile service nontheless. Everyone on this path is headed in the same direction and everyone will be and has been at every level of awareness within the path. All is well. All in all the limits of my perspective at this time are notable. I am working through a lot currently (as well all are). Thanks for your response.