The yellow flash of jujutsu high

The past {50}

"Understanding the Atman is a lifelong pursuit, Keitaro," he began, "but there are ways to begin your journey. Meditation is a powerful tool, a key to unlocking the inner sanctum of your being." He gestured towards his closed eyes, a serene smile gracing his lips.

"Imagine your mind as a turbulent ocean," he explained. "Thoughts churn and crash like waves, constantly pulling you away from your center. Meditation helps calm these waves, creating a space of stillness where your true self can emerge."

He explained the concept of pranayama, the yogic practice of breath control. "By focusing on your breath, slow and deep," he said, "you can quiet the mental chatter and create a doorway to the deeper layers of consciousness."

Keitaro listened intently,he made sure that not even a single word went over his head,he wanted as much information as possible. Panditji's words resonated with him, somehow intuitively clicking into place. As he continued, detailing different meditation postures and techniques for visualization, Keitaro found himself absorbing the information at an alarming rate.

'so this how it work' He thought to himself as he had ever view breathing technique as something particulary useful to him but he was being proven wrong.

"It will take dedication and practice," Panditji cautioned, unaware of Keitaro exceptional grasp. "Many spend years honing their meditation skills before experiencing a glimpse of their Atman."

But Keitaro, emboldened by a newfound clarity, surprised them both. "I understand," he said, his voice firm and filled with resolution. "It won't be easy, but I'm determined. Can we start now?"

Panditji's smile widened, a flicker of awe replacing his initial caution. This young man, with his open mind and eager spirit, was proving to be an exceptional student. "Excellent!" he exclaimed. "Let's begin."

He guided Keitaro through a simple meditation technique, focusing on the rise and fall of his breath. To his astonishment, Keitaro sank into a state of near-instantaneous stillness. The chatter in his mind seemed to dissipate, replaced by a quietude that Keitaro was familiar to.

This breathing technique was familiar to him somehow,it made him feel like how he felt like when he was in that 'state'.
He could easily entered it.

Minutes melted into what felt like an eternity. Panditji watched in silent wonder as Keitaro face softened, his features taking on an almost ethereal glow. A faint golden light seemed to emanate from around him, a testament to the depth of his focus.

When Keitaro finally emerged from his meditation, a disoriented smile lit up his face,thought as soon as he opened his eyes he noticed that unlike within his mindscape hours had passed outside and it was already night outside.
"Did i take to long"Keitaro said scratching the back of his head a bit embarassed he didnt think it would take him that long.
"No,young one,you must not worry about the amount of time you took,everyone go at their own pace so it would be rude of me to push you like that" Panditji added as he looked at Keitaro.
"Now tell me what you saw"Panditji said looking at Keitaro, Keitaro on the other hand open his mouth and said "I saw a village...."

Panditji, his eyes gleaming with a newfound respect, nodded slowly. "A glimpse, perhaps," he murmured, his voice filled with wonder. "A taste of the inner world that awaits further exploration."

In that single session, Keitaro had achieved a level of focus and connection that would normally take seasoned practitioners' months, if not years, to attain. Could it be, Panditji wondered, that his past lives, the echoes of her Atman's journeys, were granting her an uncanny ability to access his inner self?

One thing was clear: Keitaro journey towards understanding his Atman was just beginning, and it promised to be an extraordinary one.

Rahul watching this felt something he hadn't felt like this in a while.
'so this is what a prodigy look like' He thought to himself upon seeing Keitaro rapid progress.