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Controlled Meditation In this section I want to show you that once you start meditating, you have many roads in front of you and that meditation may be your path to higher spiritual evolution. If this is your true focus. Why is Controlled Meditation so important? I will try not to get too technical. Controlling you mind. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6) - Summary "The mind is restless, turbulent, strong, and stubborn - controlling it is as difficult as controlling the wind." "One must elevate oneself through one's own mind and not degrade oneself. The mind can be both a friend and an enemy." This verse highlights the power of self-awareness and positive thinking in overcoming mental turmoil (like the By mastering our thoughts, we can turn the mind into a source of controlled support rather than ambiguous distress. "A person who abandons all desires and lives free of longing, without any sense of ego or possessiveness, attains peace." This verse reminds us that letting go of attachments and desires can lead to profound inner peace. It underscores the importance of simplicity and detachment. While meditating, it is preferable for you to "keep the body, head, and neck straight, steady and still, focus your gaze and calm your mind." This verse offers practical advice on meditation, a proven method to calm the mind and reduce stress. "When one withdraws the senses** from sense objects, then your wisdom becomes steady." ** It should be noted that in Vedic teachings, the word "senses" is not limited to the 5 common senses we use in the West. They also include things like lust, false desire, anger, fear, arrogance, love of material "things" etc. Self-Control These verses inspire us to practice self-control and mindfulness, helping reduce distractions and regain focus. Different Techniques ↟↟ There are many different meditation techniques. Some are distractive and actually long term destructive, and some are controlled and potentially highly beneficial. The distractive meditations like "Guided meditation" and I explain why meditations like Zazen Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation are extremely limited in their benefits on this Limited Benefits page. These are typically designed for "Westerners" who are considered lazy and who want the kudos of saying that they meditate. However, if you want to reach higher levels, these are simply a waste of time. Sure you will get a basic "buzz" but if you seek higher spiritual experiences, then these 2 methods are not the answer. Think of it like driving a car. You must have discipline and control in order to get from Point A to Point B. In fact, any meditation technique which encourages you to run off after every thought is a complete waste of time for anyone serious about meditation and spiritual advancement. These days (especially), you may be inundated with dozens or even hundreds of potential thought distractions a day. All of the advanced meditation techniques I have been taught and have read about cite meditation as a "vehicle" to ascend up into the spiritual realm. And like a vehicle, it requires an uninterrupted "road" to travel on - and not to get distracted and go bush bashing. None of them talk about meditation as a sight-seeing tour. Prayer has the same benefits as meditation if done correctly. You need to find a sentence and repeat it for at least 30 minutes a day, every day in order to start seeing the benefits. Doing this 3 or 4 times a day - with pure intent - is even more beneficial. Dhyana ↟↟ Dhyana (Vedic) == Zen (Japanese) and Chan (Chinese) Most people are familiar with Zen Koans. I was taught that there are 3 basic Koans.
Koans ↟↟ Koans help you comprehend Zen concepts like "Being where you are not". It is said that From its earliest inception, Buddhism discusses ways of placating and controlling physical, emotional and egotistical desires called The five main Kleshas are Avidya (ignorance), Abhinivesha (fear - of things including death), Asmita (ego), Dvesha (repulsion like racism, elitism etc) and Raga (physical attachment). Kleshas include all of the negative states of mind such as anger, anxiety, arrogance, desire, depression, ego, fear, jealousy, lust etc. Some also include in the Kleshas list such things as comfort, warm baths, delicious food etc. Kleshas - sometimes pronounced as Kleza - क्लेश are seen as desires of the body which in turn are detrimental to the evolution of the soul and it is the evolution of the soul which is our primary reason for being here. Dhyana The common word used for this controlling technique is called Dhyana from Sanskrit (ध्यान) and sometimes spelled as jhana. Dhyana is one method of controlling your Kleshas (desires) via learning and practicing To better understand the logic behind this concept, you need to know that (IF) if you are good, your soul evolves and becomes (eventually) elevated up to the next level which means that you do not need to come back to this mundane level of existence. (Caveat: unless you do something wrong on the next level) However, if you subjugate your soul to the desires of the body, and this includes what you say - and at a higher level of your spiritual evolution - what you think, then you become subject to the laws of
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Sit comfortably  Next start deep and slow breathing, at least 5 deep breaths, but 10 is better. You need to make these at least 10 seconds in and 10 seconds out. Decide which mantra you want to say. I have seen many people switch mantras half way which became disruptive. If you are There is no hard and fast rule to using a single word, and indeed, you can use 2 or 3 if you want, but single word mantras - for beginners - helps people establish mental clarity and conditioning. Also - and in most cases - the spiritual experiences are much softer than if they started off using a more powerful mantra. Do this word for several months until you have established "muscle memory" and you are starting to see positive and observable results. When you are well established in your meditation, please consider some other mantras and see how they "relate" to you. Alternatively, you can always use How Long to Meditate? Ideally you should aim to meditate for at least 20 - 30 minutes a day, and if possible, do this twice a day. More info on the In Sanskrit the word for breath is prana (प्राण), prāṇa or "life force". Also referred to as "Anapana" which means My Breath - (or Note: The Sanskrit word "prana" also translates to "breath of life" or "life force," "vital principle,". While prana is typically translated as "breath," it encompasses a much broader concept that is inclusive of the subtle energies which animate the universe, and as such, it transcends the simple act of breathing. Quick Prana Question. How many atoms in 1 cubic meter at sea level? Answer: At sea level, there are approximately 5.4 x 10^25 atoms in one cubic meter of air @ The Buddhist Centre says. "As its name implies, the Mindfulness of Breathing uses the breath as an object of concentration." Anapanasati is often over simplified to focus on "in and out" breathing where the person focuses "ON" the breath itself. This simple version may be used as a "First Step" technique but if you want to do advanced meditation using Anapanasati breathing, then you need to have a more developed method of meditating. Advanced Anapanasati meditation actually focuses on a subject or object or words or text and the breathing is used as a way to help control the monkey mind while also setting up a special mental lattice structure which allows the person to quickly get into deeper meditation in the future - if done properly. The breath becomes your "trigger" and advanced practitioners can drop down into deeper meditation within a few specific breaths. "By focusing on the breath you become aware of the mind's tendency to jump from one thing to another." It is said that he Buddha practiced the Mindfulness of Breathing before he attained Enlightenment. Deep controlled and focused breathing has been shown to reduce distractions such as the Concentrating on the breath usually has a positive effect on your entire physical, mental and spiritual state. As you can see, it is all about control. Time To Ponder. In the Sutra of Forty-Two Sections, the Buddha asked his disciples, "How long is one's life?"
Thought Du Jour: Now most people reading this will think that this is a stupid statement, but The Buddha was very intelligent. So what was he actually saying? Think about this for a few moments. If you do not breath, you die. But on a higher level, if you connect your breath to the "Breath Of God", then you have the opportunity to see what life really is. King Solomon said, "Vanity of vanities, everything is vanity". However, the word for Vanity ( Caveat: The "catch" here is that you need to know the esoteric concept of what the word "Life" actually means. Not just your local language interpretation. Especially if there is any validity in the
Please Remember This: The Vedic system does not actually limit senses to the 5 senses like we do in the West. So - for example, you may also have a senses of desire, a sense of lust, a sense of anger, a sense of hate, a sense of love, a sense of hunger, a sense of family etc etc. A Source Of Wisdom A source of wisdom, regardless of that source, if it is worthy wisdom, then it is worth contemplating. Some verses in Removing Limitations Removing limitations on your mind applies to your belief structure as well - and a very great example of this is reflected in the Just so that you know. I left school at 14 and continued studying and learning so that in my late 30's I was running a successful Internet Marketing company, and if I can be successful, so can you IF you believe in yourself. The Secret? The real secret is to read many sources - and then "Re-Read" them again and you will start to notice "connections" and overlays. (like weaving) This is your first step into a greater cosmic world. Re-read as many times as you need to in order to find hidden wisdom which is often not apparent until you have a great overall knowledge base to start with. Important, please also see
Here is a secret most people do not know. You can redirect your energy from one type to another. For example: You can redirect Hate to Love because they both use the same energy source. You can easily do this just using the control mechanism of your mind - and some practice.
You were not born with an innate comprehension of negative traits because they are taught emotions as you grow up - and if they can be taught, they can certainly be untaught and reprogramed or redirected to give you a more positive destiny. How To Do This? It is actually very simple. Simply imagine the negative emotion as darkness and then you click the light switch and flood your body and soul with beautiful positive light. That "Light Switch" exists in your mind and I have used this on many occasion to redirect and control my energy. Obviously this takes time to master - and starting sooner then later is advisable. People who cannot laugh at themselves and get angry are filled with darkness. Hansa R. likes this website 
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