Meditation, A to Z Again

Out of numerous spiritual practices namely celibacy, renunciation etc., meditation due to its simplicity and health related benefits, has always been a topic of discussion even among non-spiritualists. Let’s dive into the depths of it with a rational approach for its significance and its benefits.

Meditation as generally explained in dictionaries means brooding and deep thinking. But meditation is completely different from it. Instead of continuous thinking of a certain subject, meditation comprises of observing the subject only. Meditation is a continued state of concentration of mental rays on a particular subject. So, for proper meditation one must develop enough and prolonged concentration. But this doesn’t mean that those who do not have good concentration cannot attempt meditation. They too can meditate by continued practice. Their primary effort for meditation helps them to develop good concentration which acts as the foundation for meditation.

Meditation helps us to expand our awareness and calm our mind. Health related benefits of meditation are no miracle today. It is said that stress is the main cause of all ailments and meditation is no doubt the best stress buster available with us. Meditation not only helps one to develop physically and mentally but also helps one to grow emotionally and ethically. Along with stress reduction, which enables you to put most of you in your work, it also develops a sense of inner satisfaction in you which frees you from greed, lust and anger. Apart from this meditation is having is considered the king of all spiritual practices because it help you to grow spiritually. It is the only means to allow your real being, your soul to manifest itself as the master of your body and mind.

There are many techniques of meditation and people mostly are found confused with the technique of meditation they should follow. Actually, just like religions, which have the same ground of existence, all meditation techniques are also constructed on a common principle foundation. So, it doesn’t matter which approved meditation technique you follow, all of them lead to same experiences and effects.

If you are yet wondering, here is the world’s simplest and most effective method for you to follow. Choose a calm and solitary place. Sit in any posture with which you are comfortable for longer periods. Hold you trunk and backbone straight as if your head is suspended by some wire tied on the top of your skull. Allow your hands to rest in your lap or on your knees. Close your eyes gently. Take a few slow deep breaths and relax your body completely. Try to observe the movement of your breath. Gently bring your attention back on the breath if your mind runs into some other thought. Continue with this as long as you can. Then slowly move your attention to different parts of your body and try to feel through them. Open your eyes gently and leave the seat after some time when you feel ready.

Breath is the main subject which connects us with the innermost being within us. Also, properly regulated breathing habit is the key of health. So, all meditation techniques have deep relation with breath. And the above technique of meditation directly helps one to draw all great benefits out of it.

At last I would like to talk about mysterious and unbelievable effects of meditation. I am bound to talk about it because this has got more than enough popularity today. It is possible to develop miraculous powers and super-normal abilities through meditation as meditation helps you to bridge your individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. But, this is very rare and requires unspeakable devotion and continuity in meditation, just like physical exercises help you to develop your muscles but making it comparable to WWE players require day and night labor.

But, as few minutes of physical exercise is enough to maintain health similarly at least minimum of ten minutes of meditation twice or thrice a day is enough to maintain inner peace. And there is no upper limit. Meditation has no side effect and its benefits are fathomless. More you meditate more you gain.

Finally, if you require anything else to know about meditation and other spiritual practices please drop a comment. If you meditate, please share your experiences in the comment and inspire new learners to advance on this path. Also I am glad to know your view about the blog and other spiritual topics. So, you have all the reasons to drop a comment, about almost anything you want to say.