The practice of meditation leads to Samipyam (proximity to the Lord). This leads to the next stage - Sarupyam (experience of the vision of the Lord). This may be compared to the arrival of a river to merge in the ocean. At first the ocean repels the advance of the river. After repeated attempts of the river to merge in the ocean, the latter allows the river to pass under its waves. Spiritually, this process of merger of the Jivatma with the Paramatma is described as Sayujyam, mergence in the Divine.

The first stage in the process is Salokyam continuous contemplation of the Divine. Think about the Lord in whatever action you do. Then, you achieve Samipyam - nearness to the Lord.

Coming nearer, develop closer relations with the Divine. In due course, the state of Sarupyam is attained. The realisation that ‘You and I are one’ dawns. Then Sayujyam is experienced- complete oneness with the Divine.

This fourfold approach to the Divine is to be found in any philosophy or religion. The creeds may vary, but the spiritual process is one. (D3, pp. 155-156)