"Meditation is the royal road
to the attainment of freedom, a mysterious ladder taht reaches from earth
to heaven, darkness to light, Morality to Immortality." - Swami
Sivananda
Meditation
is a state of consciousness that can be understood only on a direct, intutive
level. Ordinary experience are limited by time, space and the laws of causality,
but the meditative state transcends all boundaries.
Physical Benefits of Meditation : Meditation provide a lasting spritual rest, which must be experienced
to be understood. Once you can meditate, the time you normally devote
to sleep can gradually be reduced to as little as three hours per night,
and you will still feel more rested and peaceful than before. By reducing
heart trate and consumption of oxygen, meditation greatly reduce stress
level. It seems that each part of the body , even down to the individual
cells, is taught to relax and rejuvenate.
Mental Benefits of Meditation :
Meditation brings freedom from fear of death, which is seen as a doorway
to a new name and form. People who meditate regularly tend to develop
magnetic and dynamic personalities, cheerfulness, powerful speech, lustrous
eyes, physical health, and boundless energy. Other draw strength from
such people and feel elevated in their presence. Meditation is only possible
when all mental modifications have been stilled , and with this comes
mental peace.
How to Meditate :
1
Choose an area in you home
to be used only for meditation.
2
As a focal point set up an
altar with image of your chosen inspirational figure or symbol.
3
Set aside a specific time
of day for meditation.
4
Begin by sitting for meditation
for 20 minutes daily. gradually increase the time.
5
Cionsciously regulate the
Breath.
6
Withdraw your attention from
all outside objects.
7
Select a point of concentration
within yourself.
8
Regular repetation of a Mntra
will purify the mind.
