A
brief introduction to Meditation
The
tradition of meditation dates back to the
beginning of human history. Thousands of years
ago, Patanjali, an Indian Sage of legend,
described the process by which the capacity
to meditate is actualized. He called it "Self
Realization" since, in the state of meditation,
he experienced an absolute awareness of his
"Self".
Meditation
is best understood as a state which
you can achieve and not an activity to be
performed. You can become completely awake,
alert and under full control of your senses
and brain. But without thoughts or very few
in the head and you should feel a sense of
tranquility or relaxation. Initially there
could be other sensations because everybody
is in a different condition when they learn
to meditate.
With a little practice of Meditation for a
few minutes, once or twice each day, it is
not difficult to derive benefits in many areas
of your life, particularly health. These come
naturally as your nervous system develops
more of its own inner qualities. If you start
on our free course you should notice something
within hours or days and not just after some
weeks.
Most
important to understand is that true Meditation
is natural and the body, brain and central
nervous system is designed for it to occur.
So you should not pay anyone for 'knowledge'
or instruction. Did you pay to learn breathing
or eating?
The mechanism by which "Self Realization"
occurred was a closely kept secret that was
handed down from a Guru to his disciple after
long penances, discipline and purification.
Sahaja Yoga meditation is about tapping into
ones spiritual energy, firstly by recognizing
that it exists (Self-Realization) and there
by using it to improve one's life. It is important
to remember that Sahaja Yoga is not a philosophy
of blind faith, it is a Truth, which is physically
verifiable by those who practice it, via the
'Cool Breeze' or vibrations that one feels
on the hands or head.
Meditation at Home:
In Sahaja Yoga which is Shri Mataji's precious gift to mankind, there are many ways to correct our meditative conditions which are simple and absolutely spontaneous. The following meditation may be done at home.
Sit comfortably on the floor or in a straight backed chair. Rest your hands, palms upward on your lap, fingers pointing in the direction of the photograph of Shri Mataji. The photograph should be placed in front of you (on a table) and lighted candle placed before it. The candle flame has the property of neutralizing negativity as it is released from the human system. Keep your attention on your top of the head. Use the right hand as indicated on the left side of your body to support the movement of the Kundalini upwards. You can use the affirmations silently, repeating them ' inside ' without speaking them ' outside '. Gradually still all thoughts and feel the inner peace. Soon you will feel some tingling on the palm of your hands. It nmay be hot or cold or just like poking with pins & needles. After a while you will feel relaxed and joyful.
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