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Though there are hundreds of websites offering information about meditation, the aim of this e-book is to simplify meditation techniques for beginners. Also there is no fear that it’s a form of religious belief or something that is hard to achieve. All you need to practice meditation is the will to take time out and be optimistic towards life. Remember anything is achievable, provided you set your mind to it. The experiences you’ve undergone have made you what you’re today. So be happy and feel cheerful that you’re born in this beautiful world to enjoy life and feel liberated from worries. After all you owe it to yourself.
Now that you’ve read the e-book you have an idea of what is mediation all about and how you can choose the best form of meditation to suit your life. Whatever may be the type or technique used, the aim of meditation is to feel relaxed and be in a state of calm and quiet and to achieve abundance in all the spheres of life. Remember it’s your goal that matters and not the journey.
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MEDITATION
FOR
BEGINNERS
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - What is meditation?
History of meditation
Chapter 2 - Beginner’s Dilemma
Practical steps for the beginner
Chapter 3 - Styles of Meditation
Chapter 4 - Anter Maun or Inner Silence
Chapter 5 - Benefits of Meditation
Conclusion
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Introduction
John tossed and turned in his bed. He couldn’t sleep as he had lost his job. He was wondering how he’s going to pay all the bills and mortgage; after all he had two school going kids to take care of. He turned and looked at his beautiful wife sleeping next to him. Something inside him caused a lump in his throat. How was he going to take care of his family? His head started to ache and John didn’t have any answers to his questions. Fear made him weak and uneasy. He got up from his bed and went to the drinks cabinet to pour himself a drink. John badly needed a job. He was confused, sad and depressed.
Julia put her son to bed and walked out of his room. She had a busy day tomorrow. She had fixed meetings with prospective clients and she had to get these projects started. That’ll keep her company going for the next year. Julia heaved a sigh of relief that things are back to normal after a tumultuous divorce. She had held herself together and went through the pain and agony of her ex cheating on her. It was yoga and meditation that kept her sanity intact and helped her in those tough times. Julia practiced psychic sleep and anter maun/ inner silence
- two awesome guided meditation techniques that kept her going on.
Instead of falling prey to depression Julia reached a higher plane of consciousness and became an optimistic person. Her family and friends were amazed at the way she handled it all.
Kyle was a topper who got admission into an Ivy League college. The pressure of wanting to be a topper always kept him awake and studying for at least 14 hours in a day. He soon got burnt out and fatigued. He was unable to focus and concentrate on his studies. This pushed him to try out drugs like Modafinil and Adderall to keep awake and that played havoc with his sleep pattern. He had issues like acidity, erectile dysfunction, etc. Kyle felt helpless and desperate to keep his topper status and in the process ruined his mind. He became anxious and stressed out.
The above three scenarios are not a figment of imagination. They’re real life people who have faced real life challenges. Anxiety, stress and tension can create mental imbalance pushing you to the brink of collapse. It is here that meditation comes to your rescue. You may wonder that how can it help to sort out issues just by sitting in a place with eyes closed for a while? Well, it’s true. The few minute silence can quite a lot of pounding that goes on in your head. Meditation is an amazing exercise that has helped millions of people around the world to lead a positive and satisfied life.
This ebook is a sincere attempt to make beginners feel comfortable about meditation and start to practice right away. Even if you don’t have any problems you can still practice meditation to keep yourself positive. ‘An idle mind is a devil’s workshop’ is an age old saying that is relevant even today. It’s better to keep your mind occupied to lead a happy, positive and amazing life. Nature has blessed us with her bounties. Let’s enjoy the beauty of life and the magic it brings along with it. Read this ebook to know all about meditation and start your basic practice today. After all, you owe it to yourself.
Chapter 1 - What is meditation?
Meditation is a mental discipline or exercise. It enables a person to improve his or her everyday ‘thinking’ mind to reach a higher state of mental relaxation and awareness. Meditation decreases the pressure and tension of modern lifestyle and helps you to lead a more contented and prolific life.
The word ‘meditation’ is derived from the Latin words ‘meditari’ (which may be translated as ‘to think’; ‘to dwell upon’; or ‘to exercise the mind’) and ‘mederi’ (to heal).
Meditation consists of various techniques to reach a state of mental consciousness in which the mind becomes free of random or scattered thoughts. In this state, a person becomes acutely aware of his or her self and surroundings. Meditation leads to many desirable mental and emotional changes which help to cope with anxiety and stress.
Meditation is a confirmed alternative, holistic healing treatment today. More and more doctors are prescribing meditation as a supplement to medication – to lower blood pressure; relieve insomnia and other stress related ailments. Along with medication, include meditation to get rid of illnesses to lead a satisfied life.
History of meditation
Meditation has been practiced since ancient times in eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism. Hindu scriptures mentioned meditation techniques, ‘Tantras’, as far back as 5000 years. Elements of meditative techniques can also be found in many other major religions such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam. However the Hinduism and Buddhism based meditative techniques are the most popular the world over.
The main endeavor of meditation according to Hinduism is to arrive at a state of calm and peace.The yoga texts explain that there are five different states for the mind. They’re -
Ksipta
Mudha
Viksipta
Ekagra
Nirodhah
In the Ksipta state the mind is agitated and cannot think rationally. In the Mudha state nothing reaches as the mind as it is in anxiety mode. In the Viksipta stage the information may reach the brain but the mind is unable to decipher it. It is here that incoherent speech and actions takes place. The fourth state of mind is the Ekagra where the mind is focused on a single object. In this state the mind concentrates only in one direction. In the fifth and last stage Nirodhah, the mind is under complete control. Sages and Gurus reach the Nirodhah state of mind to attain Nirvana.
Meditation spread to the Western world mainly around the mid-20th century; thousands of years after the Eastern world were practicing it. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is one of the important Gurus to have made meditation popular among the Western world. The subject has gained popularity since the early 1960s and 70s and many research projects have been undertaken since then to ascertain the beneficial effects of meditation. Today meditation is taught as a discipline in several schools and colleges. In depth research is going on in several fields of psychology in connection to meditation.
Meditation is currently an exceptionally popular discipline. It is widely practiced the world over, even outside religious traditions, because of the multitude of benefits that it offers. Meditation, in fact, is becoming quite a popular practice in the Western world among people from all walks of life. For many, meditation is part of daily living, like eating. Different people practicing daily meditation may have different goals; achieving greater focus, self-awareness and creativity; reaching a more relaxed or peaceful frame of mind; or attaining a higher level of consciousness etc.
