Meditation is a way of life that heals, calms and
strengthens body, mind and spirit. It is
a rooting in the Self that abides resolutely in the world yet always as one’s
Self. While it is a way that does not
fight or deny its being in the world, it is not of the
world. It is a return to one’s Self as OneSelf,
in the world but not of the world. It
enables the presence of OneSelf first and foremost as one is present in and to
the world. It is ‘spiritual’ but not
spiritualist, merely mystical or quietist in nature. As a holistic discipline it utilizes the way
of mantra or focused, contemplative meditation.
Secondly, it incorporates the capacity of mindfulness. Moreover, thirdly, it resides in the immanent
self-awareness of self as in the vichara teachings of Ramana Maharshi. Such meditation is of the nature of
“Satsang,” meaning a communion with truth, while abiding in the experience,
understanding and activities of the world.
It is the Truth that sets One on the path of freedom.
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