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A meditator avoids getting into arguments and should also avoid highly emotional states. The reaction of these states are too harsh on his nervous system which he is learning to refine in his meditation. When a person goes through a highly emotional state, it is observed that it takes about 72 hours for the basic emotional state to quiet down. So, it is very important to avoid arguments and other highly charged emotional experiences.
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