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When i was a kid i was told by one bhaiya
that meditation a good for oneself i should also meditate .He told me
that during meditation one should think of a bright light source .ididn`t listen to his words.....
but now i know what the use of meditation so i came to tell u all about how to meditate.. . . .
There are two types of meditation - active and passive.
Active meditation relates to activities of everyday life such as walking, working, eating etc.
This
in fact is the aim of Yoga, to experience a meditative state in
everyday life which has the effect of increasing performance manifold
as the work is done with more efficiency and energy.
To achieve
active meditation, passive meditation is required which involves taking
time out to be seated and perform Meditation Techniques or practices.
This is called passive as it involves withdrawing ourselves in calm,
sitting postures to achieve a meditative state that can help us in our
active life.
The aim of all passive meditation techniques is to
still the mind from wavering and distracting thoughts and gradually
make it one pointed.
Passive Meditation Techniques though of many kinds, essentially have the same modus operandi:
Stage
1: Introversion: Involves seating postures and awareness on an object.
This has the effect of calming the mind and making it 'receptive' to
see what's inside.
Stage 2: Introversion leads to the free flow
of thoughts, visions, complexes, memories etc. from the lower mind. Our
passions, fears, doubts and desires arise and we are now in a position
to observe these and remove the undesirable content from our minds
forever.
Stage 3: Having observed the lower mind, we are now in
a position to explore the subconscious realms. It is here that real
meditation begins. Our limitless storehouse of energy and knowledge
starts manifesting itself.
Stage 4: Self realization: As these stages are transcended, supreme bliss is attained.
As
you will see in the Meditation Techniques section, there are many
mediation methods known today. Some are best for beginners; others are
better tackled after a few years of experience. So to just give you a
starting point the following method can be followed:
Choose a time when you are not likely to be disturbed.
Settle down in a place which has fresh air. If you so desire, having
some incense around you will relax you. You may sit in any of the
meditative poses depending on your comfort level, and to stay in that
pose for a desired duration of time.
Begin by learning to focus on something non-threatening. This will relax you, break your stress response.
Concentrate on a subject that appeals to you- it could be a flower, a word, or the flame of a candle.
Notice how your thoughts wander. Don't attempt to control them. Observe them with detachment.
Within a few weeks, you will notice a marked difference in your capacity to focus. This is the stepping stone to awareness.
