Hindu mythology is full of examples wherein normal human beings and sages meditated for years to gain higher spiritual powers. Through meditation, they have risen above the botherations and tensions of worldly life. They have aligned their souls with the almighty in their meditation.
When these emotions are destroyed by wisdom, the mind becomes free, radiant, and joyful, and at death, one is no longer subject to rebirth. Nirvana is the ultimate happiness, which can be achieved through meditation. The basic principles and practices of meditation are rooted in Hinduism, which believes that the soul is eternal and maintains an eternal relationship with God. Meditation aims to quieten the-thought waves of the mind.
Quietness can lead to more peace inside the mind. Meditation leads to tranquillity and purification from the negative state of our mind. Buddha religiously believes:
“Meditation brings wisdom, lack of meditation leaves ignorance”
Meditation is very difficult to describe and can only truly be explained once experienced. It is the practice of mental concentration leading ultimately through a sequence of stages to the final goal of spiritual freedom called nirvana.
Learning to meditate properly, however, is very difficult and must be done under the supervision of teachers. A person who has not practiced meditation before finds it difficult to understand the nature of his mind and may think he is meditating while his mind is disorderly.
Just a mere 10-15 minutes of practice of meditation each day can bring many positive results in the lives of people. It can be practiced anywhere and anytime. The first stage of meditation is to stop distractions and make the mind clearer and more lucid.
This can be accomplished by practicing simple breathing meditation. A quiet place is chosen to meditate and to sit in a comfortable position with closed eyes. Sitting in a traditional cross-legged manner is preferable. The most important thing is to keep the back straight to prevent the mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.
The main motto is to concentrate on breathing. Breathing, during meditation, is done naturally, preferably through the nostrils, without j attempting to control it, thereby trying to become aware of the sensation of the breath’s movement. This sensation is the object of meditation. Additionally, meditation should be practiced with great discipline and awareness to obtain positive results, otherwise, it can cause problems in psychological and spiritual well-being.
In recent years, scientists and doctors have shown interest in the effects that meditation has on people going through various situations. Prestigious universities such as Harvard and Washington have invested their efforts in the research and have also come out with positive results. Meditation not only helps reduce the negative effects of stress but also leads to a better sense of well-being by uniting the mind and body.
Statistics on meditation in Western culture have shown that people suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and hypertension were treated with the help of meditation. Meditation provides benefits to all of the major forms of human existence: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
A lot of famous people across the globe have started shifting to this practice religiously. They believe that through meditation, the mind is rejuvenated, the soul refreshed, nerves calmed and in general, one is at peace with oneself and the environment. Fortified by sessions of meditation, people have found they can face, the tensions of the world with increased success. Dalai Lama has gone a step ahead in saying:
“If every 8-year-old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.”
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