The Purpose of Meditation
For thousands of years, the ancient seers and saints practiced a 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. Its ultimate goal is to merge with the Supreme Absolute Godhead.
In general, meditation enables us to do the following:
The vibhuti or holy ash that we put on the brikuti (the point between the eyebrows or the “Third Eye”) during our meditation acts as a point of communication between Sri Swamiji and his devotees.
Instructions on how to do Sri Swamiji’s meditation are as follows: · For the one hour of meditation, you should close your eyes and concentrate on the brikuti.* Once your eyes are closed, do not open them.* Pick whatever position is comfortable for you, but most preferably the cross-legged or Lotus position should be used. * At first your mind will surely wander off, but you must continually bring it back to the point of concentration. * Slowly, with Sri Swamiji’s grace, your mind will come under control, your meditation time will increase, and you will begin to feel the difference that mediation makes in your life. * Any visions or experiences you might have should be written in a journal or diary. You can ask Sri Swamiji for clarification of these experiences during your meditation.
At Sri Swamiji’s programs, meditation is followed by bhajans and kirtans (singing) and Arthi. This further raises our energy level and can slowly put us on our way to Bhava-Samadhi (Trance of the Divine), a state through which the grace and blessings of Sri Swamiji are imparted to 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. Its ultimate goal is to merge with the Supreme Absolute Godhead.
In general, meditation enables us to do the following:
- It enables 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.
- Meditation increases our willpower and confidence, and brings peace and happiness into our lives.
- Our sense perceptions are heightened; any questions we might have about ourselves or certain things pertaining to the world will be answered. Perhaps not immediately, but rest assured in time these questions will be answered.
- Meditation allows us to self heal. Meditation helps us to conquer our innermost fears and reduce mental stresses as well as physical pains.
The vibhuti or holy ash that we put on the brikuti (the point between the eyebrows or the “Third Eye”) during our meditation acts as a point of communication between Sri Swamiji and his devotees.
Instructions on how to do Sri Swamiji’s meditation are as follows: · For the one hour of meditation, you should close your eyes and concentrate on the brikuti.* Once your eyes are closed, do not open them.* Pick whatever position is comfortable for you, but most preferably the cross-legged or Lotus position should be used. * At first your mind will surely wander off, but you must continually bring it back to the point of concentration. * Slowly, with Sri Swamiji’s grace, your mind will come under control, your meditation time will increase, and you will begin to feel the difference that mediation makes in your life. * Any visions or experiences you might have should be written in a journal or diary. You can ask Sri Swamiji for clarification of these experiences during your meditation.
At Sri Swamiji’s programs, meditation is followed by bhajans and kirtans (singing) and Arthi. This further raises our energy level and can slowly put us on our way to Bhava-Samadhi (Trance of the Divine), a state through which the grace and blessings of Sri Swamiji are imparted to His devotees.