Amogasiddhi
(all-accomplishing wisdom)
M E D I T A T I O N G U I D E (2) - B E N E F I T S O F M E D I T A T I O N
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1. This world is full of miseries and sufferings. If you want to get rid of
the pains and afflictions of this
Samsara
(imperfect world), you must practice meditation. Meditation is the pathway to
Divinity. It is the royal road to the Kingdom of God. It is a mysterious ladder
which reaches from earth to heaven, from error to truth, from darkness to light,
from pain to Bliss, from restlessness to abiding Peace, from ignorance to
Knowledge, from mortality to Immortality. Meditation leads to knowledge of the
Self (Atman)
which brings about the eternal peace, supreme Bliss. Meditation prepares you for
the integral experience or direct intuitive knowledge.
2. Truth is God. Truth is Atman. Truth is quite pure and simple; you cannot
realise the Truth without reflection and meditation. Be silent, Know thyself.
Know That. Melt the mind in That (the Supreme Absolute).
3. Without the help of meditation you cannot attain knowledge of the Self.
Without its aid you cannot grow into the Divine state. Without it you cannot
liberate yourself from the trammels of the mind and attain Immortality. If you
do not practice meditation, the supreme splendour and faceless glories of Atman
(your ultimate Spirit) will remain hidden from you. Tear the veils that cover
the soul by practicing regular meditation. Rend asunder the five sheaths (Koshas)
that screen the Atman by constant meditation and then attain the final beatitude
of life.
4. The fire of meditation annihilates all foulness due to vice. Then suddenly
comes knowledge or Divine Wisdom which directly leads to
Mukti or final
emancipation.
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5. There are many valuable trainings of the mind which are essential to
mental culture, for instance, the training of the memory, the cultivation of
reflection, discrimination,
Vichara or
enquiry of ‘Who am I?’ The practice of meditation itself is a potent clarifier
of memory. The practice of memory-culture powerfully helps the attainment of
meditation.
6. Meditation is a powerful tonic. It is a mental and nervine tonic as well. The
extremely elevated vibrations penetrate all the cells of the body and cure the
diseases of the body. Those who meditate save doctor’s bills. The powerful,
soothing waves that arise during meditation exercise a benign influence on the
mind, nerves, organs and cells of the body. The Divine energy freely flows like
Taila-dhara (flow of oil from one vessel to another) from the
Macrocosm to
the different systems of the
Sadhaka
(aspirant).
7. If you can meditate for half an hour, you will be able to engage yourself
with peace and spiritual strength in the battle of life for one week through the
force of this meditation. Such is the beneficial result of meditation. As you
have to move with different minds of peculiar natures in your daily life, get
the strength and peace from the meditation and you will have no trouble and
worry then.
8. A
Yogi who
meditates regularly has a magnetic and charming personality. Those who come in
contact with him are much influenced by his sweet voice, powerful speech,
lustrous eyes, brilliant complexion, strong healthy body, good behaviour,
virtuous qualities and Divine nature. Just as a grain of salt dropped in a basin
of water dissolves and becomes distributed throughout the whole water, just as
sweet fragrance of jessamine pervades the air, so also his spiritual aura
becomes infiltrated to the minds of others. People draw joy, peace and strength
from him. They are inspired by his speech and get elevation of mind by mere
contact with him.
adapted from Swami Sivananda - "Easy Steps on
Yoga"
