Concentration is fixing of mind on one object or idea either outside or
inside the body. Beginners should start concentrating on an image of deity, Om symbol or flame of
a lamp etc. The image should be pleasing and should bring peace and joy to
mind. It should neither create boredom nor excitement. Concentration is the
first step of meditation and can work wonders.
Everybody has concentration power but its range may vary. One should strengthen mind’s capacity by various ways. A newcomer in the field of meditation must practice concentration exercises to focus the scattered rays of mind on a single point which leads to Self Realisation. There are various exercises using different techniques like focusing mind on sound, breathing, on visual image of deity or symbol. They all have one aim to concentrate mind. Tratak, category concentration, concentration on sound are some of the ways to focus it on one single point. Concentrating on breathing, concentration on sensations, observation of thoughts, emptying the mind, Hatha yoga and pranayama are various methods to control mind.
(Excerpt from Japa Meditation - The Easiest Way to Calm the Mind by Chandrika Shubham)
Everybody has concentration power but its range may vary. One should strengthen mind’s capacity by various ways. A newcomer in the field of meditation must practice concentration exercises to focus the scattered rays of mind on a single point which leads to Self Realisation. There are various exercises using different techniques like focusing mind on sound, breathing, on visual image of deity or symbol. They all have one aim to concentrate mind. Tratak, category concentration, concentration on sound are some of the ways to focus it on one single point. Concentrating on breathing, concentration on sensations, observation of thoughts, emptying the mind, Hatha yoga and pranayama are various methods to control mind.
(Excerpt from Japa Meditation - The Easiest Way to Calm the Mind by Chandrika Shubham)
nice tips .. even tutorials are available on you tube ,,
ReplyDeleteits very relaxing!
Thanks Harman Singh. Tutorials available on youtube are very boring and generally lack humor. In my book, you will find witty and pleasing incidents mixed with meditation techniques. Hope you will find my book interesting. Once again thanks for visiting my blog. :)
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