Meditation is an art, which has been practical over the ages. The objective is to quieten the mind, to control thoughts and to move on a path of higher consciousness. Meditation is simple and practical.
It is about experience rather than theory, a way of being rather than merely a way of thinking. Indeed,it is even more than a way of prayer; it is a way of life, a way of living from the deep centre of one's being.
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Most people take to meditation for self-development for the individual soul to evolve on its spiritual path.
There are many types of meditation. The one definition that fits almost all types is..."Consciously directing your attention to alter your state of consciousness."
There's no limit to the things you can direct your attention toward...symbols, sounds, colors, breath, uplifting thoughts, spiritual realms, etc. Meditation is simply about attention…..where you direct it and how it alters your consciousness.
What is the purpose of meditation?
Traditionally meditation was ( and still is ) used for spiritual growth...i.e. becoming more conscious; unfolding our inner Light, Love and Wisdom ; becoming more aware of the guiding Presence in our lives ; accelerating our journey home to our True Self……..Our Spirit. More recently, meditation has become a valuable tool for finding a peaceful oasis of relaxation and stress relief in a demanding, fast-paced world.
How meditation works ?
Meditation, which, to promote love, peace and harmony, is based on the principle that some of the major chakras, the energy centres to our body, are the entry points to divine consciousness.
We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body through path ways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called The Aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When the flow of life force is disrupted it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body. In modern terms, this Universal life force energy is known as bio energy or cosmic energy and Christians call it as a Christ light. Life force energy responds to thoughts. When negative thoughts gets into our mind, the flow of life force becomes less and we are more likely to fall sick.
The chakras are the energy centres in our body, which responds to Asanas, the posture…Mantras, the chants...Gandhas, the the fragrance or aroma...and Yantras, form or visualisation.
There are 7 major chakras and other 21 chakras in our body. Apart from these chakras, there are 108 minor chakras and more than 800 micro mini chakras. All these chakras function on the instruction given by the major chakras.
Closely linked to these main chakras is the endocrine system, the non ductular glands which generate hormones. The function of hormones is to generate harmony in the body.
