Mediation is an inward journey to explore your inner self to discover the hidden truth you are unconsciously in search of. Today, we are going to discuss the steps and guidelines about how to meditate according to hinduism.
Physical Benefits:
Preparation:
First thing first, Clean your outer self before you can clean your inner self. So take a bath before meditation, if not possible, at least wash your face, hand and feet.A feeling of freshness must be felt at inception.
Posture:
Next, make a separate place for your meditation which is void of all disturbances.Take a seat over mat or ashana as direct contact with ground can discharge the energy gained during meditation. You need to sit comfortably and relaxed manner by finding the most apt posture for yourself.Always keep your head and spine erect. Then you need to let go all your tension and thought and distraction and sit quietly for a few minutes so that everything in your mind subsides.Once you reach a stage where no thought is disturbing you,a certain calmness and profoundness is felt.
Prayer:
Next,it is time for a quick prayer in our mind through our own language.It must give rise to compassion and gratitude as we pray to God for greater good of Human kind and thank Earth for letting us to reside peacefully.This must be heart-felt as it widens your graze and you start rising above daily bond and commotion.
Rhythmic Breath:
Next,after the prayer is done,try and grasp the whole world into you as if you are the creation itself.You will find your heart beat has calmed down considerably and you breathing has prolonged.Now make your breathing pattern follow your heart and stretch it naturally as much as you can.
Travelling:
Now, it is time for mental travelling.Roam all over your body using your mind and inward eye.Pay attention of all joints and nerve ending point.You will a chilly wave through your spine as the energy centre activates as you travel.But make sure you don’t lose the pattern of your breath and heartbeat.
Focus:
Once the pattern of breath is established for considerably amount for time,bring your focus at the tip of your nose and keep your concentration there for a long while along with the pattern of breath and heartbeat already achieved.After a stable concentration is achieve at the tip of the nose,slowly the focus should be shifted to the point between two eye brows.This is a little harder to do but regular practice gives the targeted result.
Advance:
For regular and a little advanced practitioners, you can also chant “OM” sound in harmony with your breathing pattern.This will activate your chakras over a long run.You will have greater understanding of your life events and experience a separation between your mind and body.
Finishing:
While you are about to finish your meditation,don’t end abruptly.Rather bring your concentration from the cosmic world to the point between eyebrows.Feel your heart and breath rhythmically.It is the undoing process.Then sit silently for a few minutes and relax your muscles and become aware of the outside world.Then bring your cupped palms on your eyes and slowly open your eyes and enjoy the changes through the day.
Don’ts:
Physical Benefits:
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Improves immunity
- Energizes cells
- Improves digestive system
- Reduces stress
- Peace of mind
- Improves mood and behavior
- Improves focus and concentration
- Brings about happiness
- Stabilizes emotions
- Spiritual Awakening
- Expands Consciousness
- Deeper Understanding Of Life And Its Events
Preparation:
First thing first, Clean your outer self before you can clean your inner self. So take a bath before meditation, if not possible, at least wash your face, hand and feet.A feeling of freshness must be felt at inception.
Posture:
Next, make a separate place for your meditation which is void of all disturbances.Take a seat over mat or ashana as direct contact with ground can discharge the energy gained during meditation. You need to sit comfortably and relaxed manner by finding the most apt posture for yourself.Always keep your head and spine erect. Then you need to let go all your tension and thought and distraction and sit quietly for a few minutes so that everything in your mind subsides.Once you reach a stage where no thought is disturbing you,a certain calmness and profoundness is felt.
Prayer:
Next,it is time for a quick prayer in our mind through our own language.It must give rise to compassion and gratitude as we pray to God for greater good of Human kind and thank Earth for letting us to reside peacefully.This must be heart-felt as it widens your graze and you start rising above daily bond and commotion.
Rhythmic Breath:
Next,after the prayer is done,try and grasp the whole world into you as if you are the creation itself.You will find your heart beat has calmed down considerably and you breathing has prolonged.Now make your breathing pattern follow your heart and stretch it naturally as much as you can.
Travelling:
Now, it is time for mental travelling.Roam all over your body using your mind and inward eye.Pay attention of all joints and nerve ending point.You will a chilly wave through your spine as the energy centre activates as you travel.But make sure you don’t lose the pattern of your breath and heartbeat.
Focus:
Once the pattern of breath is established for considerably amount for time,bring your focus at the tip of your nose and keep your concentration there for a long while along with the pattern of breath and heartbeat already achieved.After a stable concentration is achieve at the tip of the nose,slowly the focus should be shifted to the point between two eye brows.This is a little harder to do but regular practice gives the targeted result.
Advance:
For regular and a little advanced practitioners, you can also chant “OM” sound in harmony with your breathing pattern.This will activate your chakras over a long run.You will have greater understanding of your life events and experience a separation between your mind and body.
Finishing:
While you are about to finish your meditation,don’t end abruptly.Rather bring your concentration from the cosmic world to the point between eyebrows.Feel your heart and breath rhythmically.It is the undoing process.Then sit silently for a few minutes and relax your muscles and become aware of the outside world.Then bring your cupped palms on your eyes and slowly open your eyes and enjoy the changes through the day.
Don’ts:
- Don’t try harder. Everything has to come natural.
- Don’t become impatient,result will come eventually.Have faith.
- Don’t breath in abnormal pattern, as it might cause health concerns.
