Meditation

Meditation is different from the concentration. In meditation there is relaxation and the mind is comparatively free. We shall discuss the art of meditation, not as spiritual practice but as a process of sobering the monkey mind.

• In meditation you have to sit quietly in a well ventilated and dimly lit place, in a steady and comfortable posture with eyes closed, head and back straight.
• Unless you are guided by teacher, you can allow normal,  more relaxed and conscious breathing. And refuse to get disturbed by the body senses.
• You have to allot a specific time frame at least for 20 minutes either in dusk or dawn.
• Select a good place where are there are less distractions.
• Face towards an empty wall or towards poster of God you like.
• For the beginners music is not recommended while meditating.
• Be particular for the timing for meditation with cool mind and not in a hurry. Be patient.
• When you sit, remember you are different from  your mind, body and senses. Witness the mind as you do a kid playing, and take a note of what it does when its given free time.
• After some time, you will find various tendencies of mind. Which/ what thought plays a dominant role in it. And what thoughts cause you agitation, irritation, excitement, peace, happiness etc.
• Then you can compare all of them in relation to the goal you have set before.
• Now you may slowly switch to a practice of applying your will power on your mind and trying to change it as you like it to be.
• Those who are trying to evade some bad thoughts from recurring have to cut down the old thoughts again and again as they come again and again, then the roots will die.
• When you practice meditation, there may be a period of stress, but surely there comes a period of stability.
• When you meditate deeply, you feel someone is pouring energy into your body, you become calm by eliminating mental disturbances.
• Love the practice, it is very paying. You will be  a very integrated personality.