MEDITATION
CONTROL OF THE SENCES
Meditation begins with the restraint of the senses. By withdrawing our attention from external distractions, we can redirect it inward and cultivate inner stillness and concentration.
STEADY POSTURE
The Gita emphasizes the importance of maintaining a steady and comfortable posture during meditation. It suggests sitting in a stable position, keeping the body aligned and relaxed.
SINGLE POINTED FOCUS
The Gita teaches the practice of focusing the mind on a chosen object of meditation. This object can be a form, a mantra, the breath, or any other point of concentration. By training the mind to remain absorbed in this object, one can attain a state of deep concentration and inner calm.
DEVOTION & SURRENDER
The Gita encourages the practice of devotion and surrender to a higher power. By offering one’s actions, thoughts, and outcomes to the divine, the practitioner develops a sense of detachment and trust, which facilitates a deeper meditative state.
UNION WITH THE DIVINE
Ultimately, the goal of meditation, as per the Bhagavad Gita, is to attain union with the divine. Through consistent practice, self-discipline, and inner purification, one can experience a state of oneness with the universal consciousness, transcending the limitations of the individual ego.