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Bhagavad Gita for Schools
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5
The
Path of Meditation
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Raja Yoga ~ The
Royal Pathway The way to God through Meditation |
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In order
to practise meditation, first the body must be strengthened and made healthy.
This can be done through physical exercises called Hatha Yoga. It is recommended that in order
to practice meditation, one must find a secluded place, sit cross legged,
keeping the head, neck and back in an upright position. One must then develop
one pointed concentration called dhyana. Such one-pointed concentration allows
one to control the mind and hold it still. When the mind comes under control
and is held still, one perceives ones real nature as Atman (Self).
This experience results in Samadhi
or one’s identification with God or the spirit. In order to succeed one
is expected to observe moderation in everything. Celibacy, allows one to
control ones lower self in order to gain a glimpse of ones higher self. The
successful aspirant no longer relishes the pleasures of the senses. He can no
longer be deluded by the vagaries of the senses and abides in his real nature
as the Self. |
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