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MEDITATION
an enlightened preceptor, he can, with full success, practice different types of meditation. The details of these different types of meditation can be fully reviewed in the great scriptures of ancient sages. Here we give only a very brief and practical survey of the subject.
The mental picture of the enlightened preceptor should be installed in the middle of the eye-brows, or in the heart (i.e. in the left part of the chest); the thought process should then be repeatedly fixed on that pure, detached and equanimous image (Mudra). One should next install the image of God the supreme in his quiet, blissful and self-poised form in the heart and merge all inclinations of the mind in Him.
Sadhakas in their advanced stage can practice meditation on Atma-jyoti (Soul is likened to a flame of a candle). If they envisage that the illumination from that divine light is disseminating and filling their entire being, they may experience a special sublime happiness.
One can also practice any of the following types of meditation on the instructions of the enlightened preceptor and in accordance with one's own capacity and circumstances. 1. Meditation on the letters of the different Mantras. 2. Meditation principally related to various Yogic sounds (Nada). 3. Meditation principally related to the breathing process (Swas-Anupreksha).
Actually, the type of meditation is not all that important. What is more important is the acquisition of the purity and concentration of mind in moments of meditation. The practice of meditation is long-drawn process indeed.
THE FRUITS OF MEDITATION (DHYANA) Meditation is the best form of religious austerity. The true meditator feels true happiness and peace of mind. He conquers ill-feelings and becomes free from mundane bondage (Karmabandhan), and achieves the state of Samadhi. Every Sadhaka should try to meditate regularly at least for a short period. What keeps to achieve this is company with enlightened preceptor, reading good scriptures, and good conduct.
GLORY OF MEDITATION 1. All emotions can be ousted by achieving repose in the Soul.
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