Namaste,

I wish to share my readings and reflections on various interesting topics on Hinduism here, in this thread.

I would have written this in the blog option, but that is not enabled currently.

Today's topic: On beginner's Meditation.
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According to Swami Haridhas Giri, sishya of Swami Gnanananda Giri, one should commence meditation the following way:

i) First, close your eyes and meditate 5 min. on your guru and his holy feet. (Since Swami Haridhas Giri's guru is Swami Gnananda Giri, he wants us to meditate on Gnanananda Swami by calling out his name mentally - "Gnanananda Gnanananda Gnanananda" repeatedly for 5 full min.

ii) Then start the breathing exercise. Repeat 'Om' mentally while exhaling and inhaling. Watch the breath as it comes out and goes in. Do this for 15 full min.

iii) Lastly, keep your closed and continue. Focus on the mid-point between your eyebrows with your eyes closed and remain focused on this spot mentally for another 15 min.

You are supposed to do the above set of exercises twice a day, half-an-hour each.

This is said to kill your thought process and render you with a still mind ('nirmaalya') that would gradually lead to you to spiritual growth.

I found the above interesting and tried it too! Not hard even for a total beginner like me, but I did it only for 15 min all-together so far.

If you have thoughts on the above, you can share.

Regards,

Viraja