- Consistency in the time, place, and practice is crucial. It conditions the mind to slow down its activities with minimal delay.
- The most effective times are early dawn and dusk when the atmosphere is infused with special spiritual force. If meditating at these times isn't feasible, choose an hour when you're not engaged in daily activities and when the mind tends to be calm.
- Having a dedicated room for Meditation is ideal. Over time, the powerful vibrations generated will create an atmosphere of peace and purity in that space.
- When sitting, face North or East to harness favorable magnetic vibrations. Sit in a stable, comfortable, cross-legged position with an erect but relaxed spine and neck.
- Prior to starting, command your mind to remain quiet for a specific duration. Let go of past, present, and future thoughts.
- Consciously regulate your breath. Begin with five minutes of deep abdominal breathing to oxygenate the brain, then slow it down to an imperceptible rate.
- Maintain rhythmic breathing: inhale for three seconds and exhale for three seconds. This breath regulation also harmonizes the flow of prana, the vital energy.
- Initially, allow your mind to wander. It may jump around but will eventually focus, along with the concentration of prana.
- Don't force your mind to be still, as this can trigger additional brain waves that hinder meditation.
- Select a focal point for your mind to rest on. For those inclined toward intellect, this could be the Ajna Chakra, located between the eyebrows. For more emotionally oriented individuals, the Anahata or Heart Chakra is a good choice. Stick to your chosen focal point.
- Concentrate on a neutral or uplifting object, maintaining the image in the place of concentration. If you're using a Mantra, repeat it mentally and synchronize the repetition with your breath. If you don't have a personalized Mantra, use "Om." While mental repetition is more potent, you can repeat the Mantra aloud if drowsiness sets in. Never change the Mantra.
- Repetition will lead to pure thought, where sound vibration merges with thought vibration, transcending the awareness of meaning. Vocal repetition advances to mental repetition, telepathic language, and finally pure thought.
- With practice, duality dissolves, leading to Samadhi, the superconscious state. Patience is essential, as this journey takes time.
- In Samadhi, one rests in a state of bliss where the Knower, the Knowledge, and the Known become one. This is the superconscious state achieved by mystics of all faiths and persuasions.
If you meditate for half an hour daily, you'll be better equipped to face life with inner peace and spiritual strength. Meditation serves as a powerful mental and nerve tonic. Divine energy flows freely to the adept during Meditation, exerting a positive influence on the mind, nerves, sense organs, and body. It opens the door to intuitive knowledge and realms of eternal bliss, making the mind calm and steady.