Preksha Dhyana Contemplation and Auto Suggestion

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati

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PREMEDITATION EXERCISE
Recitation of Arham
Arham is a Sanskrit syllable (mantra). It has unique sound and its loud repetition has many beneficial effects, not only on the physical level but also on psychological and spiritual levels.
Instructions:
Remaining in the posture as described before and with eyes softly clsoed, exhale fully. Then inhale deeply and quietly for about 4 to 5 seconds. Begin the intonation in a firm and controlled manner:
Concentrating your attention on the navel, exhale slowly producing the sound 'a' for about 2 seconds. Next produce the sound 'rha' while concentrating on Ananda Kendra (near the berart) for about 4 seconds. And lastly taking your mind upwards through the throat to the cranium, press your lips together and produce without interruption, the sound m,m,m....... resontating it like the buzzing of a bee. This should last for about 6 seconds. You shall experience the vibrations produced by the entire intonation first in the abdomen, them in the chest and finally in the cranium. At the end of the recitation the lungs are fully emptied.
Inhale deeplly again and repeat the performance nine times.
Throughout the performance, visualise that the sound waves weave together to form an impregnable web of armour all around you. This armour will repel the evil effects of malevolent vibrations from outside during the entire meditational session. Alternate Exercise: Recitation of Mahāprāņa Dhvani
Inhale deeply and silently for about four to five seconds, concentration you attention on the cranium, and pressing your lips together, exhale slowly and without interruption, produce the sound m,m,m..... resonating it like the buzzing of a bee., This may last for about 8 to 10 seconds. Inhale deeply again and repeat the perfomance nine times.
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