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Meditation
According
to Swami Vishnu Devananda, meditation is "….a continuous flow of perception
or thought, just like the flow of water in a river." A practice wherein there
is constant observation of the mind, meditation brings awareness, harmony and
natural order into life. It helps you dig deep into your inner self to discover
the wisdom and tranquility that lie within.
Principles of
Meditation
The basic points to be kept in mind in practicing meditation are :
- Have a special place and specific time for meditation. Try doing it daily.
- Choose a time when your mind is not clouded with worries.
- Sit up straight with your back, neck and head in one line. Facing north
or east.
- Condition your mind such so as to remain quiet for the duration of your
meditation session.
- Regulate your breathing. Start with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Then
gradually slow it down.
- Follow a rhythmic breathing pattern - inhale and exhale.
- Initially
let your mind wander. It grows more restless if you force to concentrate.
- Then slowly bring it to rest on the focal point of your choice.
- Hold your object of concentration at this focal point throughout your
session.
- Meditation happens when you reach a state of pure thought. Even while
retaining an awareness of duel self.
Followed diligently you will soon be able to attain a super-conscious state.
Tips on Concentration
- At the outset, it is hard to keep your attention to keep focussed on
one object.
- So it is better to start off by limiting your field of concentration
to a category of objects.
- Choose your objects with care e.g. any four flowers, fruits, trees...etc.
You must feel at ease with what you choose.
- After concentrating on one, you can move on to the next, if & when your
mind starts wandering.
This style of meditative exercise will help you control your mind down to a
finer focus, teaching you the principle of single point concentration.
