The Purpose of Meditation
For thousands of years the ancient seers and saints of the past have practiced one technique that not only brought them peace of mind and self healing, but also God Realization. This ancient technique is called “Dhyana Yoga”. The word ‘Dhyana’ literally means to concentrate. In turn, this is what we call meditation.
But what is meditation? What is its purpose? True meditation is more than just sitting quietly. It is an inner search for who we truly are, our purpose in life, and to be merged with the Supreme Absolute Godhead.
In general, meditation allows us to do the following:
The vibhuti or holy ash that we put to the brikuti (point between eyebrows or ‘Third Eye’) during our meditation acts as a point of communication between Swamiji and his devotees.
Instructions on how to do the meditation are as follows: · During that one hour of meditation, we should close our eyes and concentrate on this spot. Once your eyes are closed, do not open them. · Pick whatever position is right for you, but most preferably the cross legged or the Lotus position should be used. · At first our minds will surely wander off, but then you must bring it back to the point of concentration. Slowly with Swami Ji’s grace our minds will come under control and our meditation time will increase and you will feel the difference it makes in your life. · Any visions or experiences you might have should be written in a journal or diary. You can ask Swamiji for clarifications on these experiences during your meditation.
When meditation is finished it is followed by bhajans and kirtans and then Arthi. This further raises our energy levels within us, and can slowly put us on our way to Bhava-Samadhi (Trance of the Divine). A state, in which through the grace and blessings of Swamiji, is imparted on His devotees.
But what is meditation? What is its purpose? True meditation is more than just sitting quietly. It is an inner search for who we truly are, our purpose in life, and to be merged with the Supreme Absolute Godhead.
In general, meditation allows us to do the following:
- It allows us at once to remove from our self all thought and outside perception of time and space. Everything is stripped away, even our normal thinking, and in the silence that remains we are at one with our core self.
- We then focus inward to our atman (soul) and slowly open up ourselves to the Divine Spirit of God. At the same time we are exposing our very core individual spirit, and we are opening our self to all of the power and divinity of the universe.
- As we progress through our ‘Dhyana’ we might have visions and experiences of the divine and might feel the Shakti of the Kundalini rising through our chakras.
- It increases your will power and confidence to do things, as well as bring peace and happiness into your lives.
- Our sense perceptions are heightened; any questions we might have about ourselves or certain things pertaining to the world will be answered. It might not be immediately, but rest assured in time they will be answered.
- It allows us to self heal. Meditation helps us conquer our inner most fears and reduce mental stresses, as well as physical pains which affect the body.
The vibhuti or holy ash that we put to the brikuti (point between eyebrows or ‘Third Eye’) during our meditation acts as a point of communication between Swamiji and his devotees.
Instructions on how to do the meditation are as follows: · During that one hour of meditation, we should close our eyes and concentrate on this spot. Once your eyes are closed, do not open them. · Pick whatever position is right for you, but most preferably the cross legged or the Lotus position should be used. · At first our minds will surely wander off, but then you must bring it back to the point of concentration. Slowly with Swami Ji’s grace our minds will come under control and our meditation time will increase and you will feel the difference it makes in your life. · Any visions or experiences you might have should be written in a journal or diary. You can ask Swamiji for clarifications on these experiences during your meditation.
When meditation is finished it is followed by bhajans and kirtans and then Arthi. This further raises our energy levels within us, and can slowly put us on our way to Bhava-Samadhi (Trance of the Divine). A state, in which through the grace and blessings of Swamiji, is imparted on His devotees.