Meditation is an ancient
technique to revive your weary soul and help you deal effectively
with stress, and helps you rediscover a sense of profound
peace and inner calmness.
Meditation is a state of consciousness that can be understood
only on a direct, intuitive level. Ordinary experiences
are limited by time, space, and the laws of casualty, but
the meditative state transcends all boundaries.
Meditation is a natural state of consciousness that isn't
learned; any more than one learns to sleep. When the mind
becomes one-pointed and steady, it will naturally go beyond
the normal mundane awareness into the state referred to
as Meditation.
How to Meditate ?
Sitting down comfortably, spine erect, head straight. Hands
on the top of the knees or in the lap, wherever comfortable.
Eyes closed. For a few moments become aware of the whole
body from the top of the head to the tip of the toes. Experience
open space within the body. Imagine the whole body to be
in the form of flame. Try to visualize a bright tiny flame
or a symbol of preferred deity in front of the closed eyes;
see the flame in Chidakasha (the open void space the darkness
in the front of the closed eyes). Gradually experience the
radiating light of the flame spreading throughout the body,
purifying the body, and illuminating each and every part
of the body. The whole body becomes one with the light.
Each and every cell of the body becomes one with the light.
There is no part of the physical body where darkness can
exist. Each and every cell of the body is infused with the
light. Experience the whole body in the form of pure light.
At first this is a process of imagination, but with concentration,
the feeling develops. The body then responds to that feeling
and one can actually see the radiance internally. Try to
experience and feel that radiance now within yourself. See
yourself filled with light internally and surrounded by
light externally. Continue to observe yourself in the form
of light and mentally repeat the mantra OM with every inhalation
and exhalation. With total awareness repeat the mantra internally.
Do not miss a single breath and repeat the mantra OM with
every inhalation and exhalation. Merge yourself completely
in the repetition of the mantra and the experience of light
within. Now inhale deeply and chant OM three times. OM.
Hari Om Tat Sat……..