Saturday, July 21, 2012

Meditation

Different Links To Access Mind
 Body Movements And Mind
We make body movements intentionally or automatically. The automatic movement doesn't need presence of the mind. The intentional movements need the attention of mind similarly if you control the body movements you can automatically access the mind. You can't control the movements for long so the scope is limited with this technique.

 Sense Organs And Mind
We get the knowledge of the external world through our five sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin). The presence of mind is essential for this perception. The senses are attracted towards their objects of desire and they involve mind in the process. The sense organs can be controlled to some extent. So mind can be accessed through the control of the sense organs.

 Breathing Process And Mind 
Breathing is a continuous and very important process. The observation of this process helps to establish the fact that breathing and mind has a definite connection between them. When the mind is under tension or under emotional pressure, the breathing rate increases and when the mind is calm and quiet, rate of breathing decreases.

It is interesting to know that to some extent we can easily control our breathing with will. So we can easily control our mind to some extent.

The 'Self' And Mind 
The 'Self' or 'Atman' (Soul) is the owner of human beings and hence the owner of the mind as well. If one recognizes the 'Self' in its true nature, he will be able to control and order the mind. It may seem very simple but is the most difficult task in one's life.

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