Mentally Repeating Calming Words Stills The Mind

We can only excel at something we are motivated to do in life. It is the same in the spiritual arena. If we are motivated, with an internal passion and zeal to meditate, then we will be successful in devoting regular time to it. How can we become motivated? We need to know the importance of meditation , experience its benefits, and understand the goal before us.

One of the key impediments to meditation is our mind. The mind is always trying to derail us. If we can convince the mind of the benefits it can reap from meditation, it will become a helpful ally in our goal. The benefits of meditation are manifold. From mental clarity and astuteness to enhanced focus, concentration, and efficiency, meditation can help us excel in all spheres of life. It can also help us physically by enhancing the body's ability to rest, rejuvenate, and fight infection and disease. Above all, meditation brings us spiritual benefits, helping us achieve life's most important goal - oneness with God.

Second, we need to ensure we are meditating accurately in order to get the right results when we meditate. Meditation does not require any difficult postures. The technique involves sitting in a pose most comfortable, one in which you can sit the longest without moving, and that is not conducive to falling asleep. Any movement keeps the attention on the body. No part of the body should be touching anyone since if one moves, it will disturb the other. Mentally repeat a calming word, Simran, to still the mind.

Next, after learning the accurate meditation technique, we need to practise daily to excel. When we devote time every day to a task, we can excel in it. When we keep our eye on the prize, which is experiencing the divine Power within, all distractions fade, and we remain focused on our destination, navigating around the distractions that present themselves. This comes with practice and direct experience.

The most important factor on the path towards the Divine is faith. If we meditate daily with full faith, knowing that it is not us but God who is in control, and if we surrender to His will each time, the Almighty will give us what is best for us, and step by step, He will lead us Home.

Authored by: Sant Rajinder Singh