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substance, the soul, is the source of power of every living creature.
Mahavira said, “In the battlefield, the only protection is a suit of armour. Similarly, to fight with passion the only preservation is meditation. Just an unshielded fighter loses his life in the battlefield; an aspirant cannot remain unperturbed when meted out with fit of passion. A person whose mind is absorbed in meditation is not perturbed by jealousy, dejection and grief, nor by miseries born of passions."
Meditation can make one inwardly rich and know one's transcendental nature. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Meditation is the way to the mastery of one's own being.
Sleeping is considered a process of recharging and rejuvenating oneself. Generally, it takes about six hours of deep sleep to reach a level of relaxation and oxygen consumption and its impact is for a short duration. In meditation, one can achieve the same result within minutes. Meditation keeps the mind and body relaxed throughout the day.
Meditation is a process of making friend with mind. Try and try again patiently, persistently and above all not to commit the mistake of struggling with the mind. Regular states of concentration and equanimity can be achieved with consistent focus.
6. Solitude is staying at a lonely place which would be congenial to meditation. It should not be frequented by women, eunuch, she-animals and depraved house-holders. It helps in celibacy, self-study and meditation. When we are alone it is an opportunity
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