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Yoga-vidya or the technique of meditation is a prominent feature of our spiritual heritage. Many kinds of yoga-systems are prevalent in our country. Among these, the technique of preksha dhyana has newly emerged. Despite its recent emergence, however, this technique has proved its utility and has attracted the attention of the intelligentsia. A question may arise as to the reason behind the popularity of this new technique as compared to other techniques of meditation which have been prevalent in the country for thousands of years.
In my opinion there are two reasons for it:
(i) This method is not traditional or based upon
hearsay, but upon direct experience; and (ii) No method of meditation can be acceptable
today unless it is scientific. Preksha is a scientific system. Many doctors have examined its working through the use of scientific instruments, and the results have been astounding
indeed. Most of the people who have practised preksha meditation, are of the view that this method is in no way inferior to any other system of meditation prevailing in the country. If properly practised with deep faith, preksha dhyana can greatly help in the attainment of self-realization.
There is no correspondence between words and direct experience. When an individual touches the profundity of experience through consistent endeavour, he does not want to abandon it. Somewhat similar is the attraction of preksha dhyana. Until a man passes through the practice of preksha, everything looks as in a dream. Sometimes he takes the transformation or his unique
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