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The Primary Purpose Of Meditation Is To Integrate Our Minds Into Our True Selves

योगी युञ्जीत सततमात्मानं रहसि स्थित: |

एकाकी यतचित्तात्मा निराशीरपरिग्रह: || 6.10||

yogī yuñjīta satatam ātmānaṁ rahasi sthitaḥ

ekākī yata-chittātmā nirāśhīr aparigrahaḥ|| 6.10||

 

Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 6- Ver. 10:

The yogi should be continually engaged in himself, establishing himself alone in a solitary place, having subjugated his mind and body, and giving up all things.

 Explanation

The primary purpose of meditation is to merge our minds with our true selves, or aatmaa. We accomplish this state through developing control over the mind and body, as well as letting go of all worldly identifications and aspirations. A dhyaana yogi is a person who practises meditation in this way. Shri Krishna discusses how to prepare for meditation.

He claims that we should sit in a peaceful place and try to quiet our minds on a regular basis. The chosen solitary place for meditation must be devoid of all distractions. It should not take place in an environment with excessive noise. The time we choose for meditation must also be suitable. It should not cause anyone any inconvenience. we should let go of all other responsibilities and connections with which we are associated.

Through consistent karma yoga practise, the yogi has gained complete control over his mind and body. The ability to control one’s senses is possibly the most important requirement for meditation. There are no expectations from the meditator from anything or anyone. He has concluded that external objects will not provide him with what he seeks based on his own direct observation and understanding of the tangible world. He’s mastered the ability to be detached. letting go of any concepts of “my-ness,” this is mine, etc. The meditator should let go of all baggage, that is, he should be free of all past and future concerns. It also implies that one must let go of any aspirations of receiving anything from others.

 Verse & what we can learn

Daily practise is required for mastery in any discipline. Practice is necessary for spiritual mastery, and daily meditation practise is an important part of that process. A isolated location is required. We must set aside some time each day for solitary practise in order to lift the mind toward God. A seclusionist setting, with minimum contact with the objects of the senses, becomes suitable to raising the mind and focusing it on God. After achieving a sufficient level of connection to God, one can challenge the world.

We can set aside some time in our daily schedule for sdhan, or spiritual practise, in which we isolate oneself in a space devoid of worldly distractions. We should conduct sdhan to purify the mind and solidify its attention on God by shutting ourselves away from the world. If we practise in this manner for a minimum of one hour a day, we will reap the advantages throughout the day, even while we are engrossed in worldly pursuits. We shall be able to maintain the heightened state of consciousness gained during the daily practice in isolation from the world in this manner.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verse, Shri Krishna tells Arjuna more about the how one should prepare oneself for meditation.

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