Philosophy Of Liberation Interfaith

Author(s): Paramhansa Maharaj, Donald Howard, Veena Howard
Publisher: USA Santmat Society of North America

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91. Meditation should be practiced being alert, without being drowsy, shutting the eyes comfortably and without turning the eyeballs or pressing them in any way.
92. The practice of meditation should be an essential part of the practitioner's daily routine. The preferred time of meditation is brahmamuhurta (very early in the morning: 3:00 A.M.). Likewise one should meditate at mid-morning and then again in the evening time. While falling asleep, one should also engage his mind in meditation. Further, it is good to practice Manas Japa or Manas Dhyan while working.
93. Before learning the Nadanusandhana (meditation of Sound) in practicing Manas Japa (mantra repetition, simran), Manas Dhyan (focusing on the form of the master or a deity) and Drshti Yoga (focusing on a point that is practicing one-pointedness), one should meditate with eyes and mouth closed. Upon learning Nadanusandhana (meditation of Sound) from the master, one should also close the ears.
94. The dhyana (absolute concentration) will result in the suspension of the breath as is evident from the example that in deep thinking or whenever the mind is absorbed, the breath is correspondingly slower. In the practice of pranayama (1) by puraka (repeatedly drawing the breath in),
1. Pranayama is the physical act of controlling the breath. It involves various breathing techniques to achieve its end. It is a component of Hatha Yoga and should be learned from a qualified Master. It is believed that by the control of breath one can control the mind.
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