Gyandhara 04

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Saurashtra Kesari Pranguru Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre

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1. On physical level, it helps each bodily cell to revitalize itself;
it facilitates digestion; it makes respiration more efficient
and improves circulation and quality of blood. 2) On mental level, it proves to be an applied method to
train the mind to concentrate; it cleanses and relaxes the mind; it offers a way to treat serious psychosomatic illness without drugs; it is an efficient tool for overcoming addictions and other bad habits; it reveals to one the mysteries of mind through realization and the real experience of the inner consciousness which includes the subconscious and the unconscious. On the emotional level, the strengthening of conscious reasoning controls reactions, to environmental conditions, situations and behaviour of other; harmonization of the functioning of nervous and endocrine systems results in control and ultimate
eradication of psychological distortions. 4) On spiritual level, the firm control of the reasoning
mind, regulation and transformation of blood-chemistry through proper synthesization of neuro-endocrinal secretions, and production of dispassionate internal vibrations lead ane to attain the power ta control the mind, and to become free from the effects of external
forces compelling one to lose equanimity. Aim of Preksa Mediation (PM)
The main purpose of PM is to purify the mental states. Contaminating urges, emotions and passions hamper the flow of positive thinking and balance of mind. They continuously choke SIળવારા
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