What are the spiritual aspects of meditation

[paul linus]

Meditation has traditionally been seen as a powerful tool for self-awareness and spiritual realization in all the major religions and spiritual paths. Meditation has long been regarded as having the potential of leading towards the highest spiritual realizations, such as liberation, salvation, God-realization or enlightenment.

In the Christian tradition, meditation and contemplation are often seen as ways of silent prayer – by resting in and connecting to the presence of God or the Higher Self.

 

[Nil Thapliyal]

While there can be little doubt about the many positive effects of meditation on mind and body, its efficacy depends on regular practice. Learning about the benefits such as the ones mentioned here (and there may be many more) may be helpful as a motivation, but ultimately meditation has to be tasted and experienced in order to be really appreciated. It may be a very plain and simple practice, but its effects can be very profound.