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    Easy MeditationEasy Meditation

    Gan, Chennaihttp://twitter.com/ganchennai

    http://ganesand.tripod.com

    Please Do not Edit Contents

    Created : 09/Jun/2011 :: Revision 02 : 10/Jun/2011

    Disclaimer: All contents of this presentation are simply my random thoughts and opinions to the Best of my knowledge and

    belief and THE READER need not consider them as TRUE or TRUTH. No Guarantee implied. Subject to Revisions.

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    The Purpose of Meditation is toThe Purpose of Meditation is to

    Transcend the MindTranscend the Mind

    Transcending the Mind meansTranscending the Mind means

    Going beyond the MindGoing beyond the Mind

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    ATranscended Mind goes beyondATranscended Mind goes beyond

    Thinking and Not ThinkingThinking and Not Thinking

    The question ofThinking and NotThe question ofThinking and Not

    Thinking does not arise at theThinking does not arise at theTranscended state of Mind as the MindTranscended state of Mind as the Mind

    is superceeded by Consciousnessis superceeded by Consciousness

    The Mind attains almost Zero PotentialThe Mind attains almost Zero Potential

    at the Meditation State as it has lost allat the Meditation State as it has lost all

    its powers. The Mind becomes Nullits powers. The Mind becomes Null

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    Understand the fact that Thinking and NotUnderstand the fact that Thinking and Not

    Thinking both are the attributes of anThinking both are the attributes of an

    Active MindActive Mind

    Not Thinking is different from Non ThinkingNot Thinking is different from Non Thinking

    Not thinking is also part ofThinking Only.Not thinking is also part ofThinking Only.

    Hence th

    e Mind must beT

    ranscended.Hence th

    e Mind must beT

    ranscended.

    Meditation enables this Non ThinkingMeditation enables this Non Thinking

    State ofTranscendenceState ofTranscendence

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    Steps in MeditationSteps in Meditation

    1. Preparing to Meditate1. Preparing to Meditate

    2. Pre2. Pre--MeditationMeditation

    3. Entering the Meditation3. Entering the Meditation

    4. Continuing th

    e Meditation4. Continuing th

    e Meditation5. Continuing the Meditation5. Continuing the Meditation

    6. Anchoring in Meditation6. Anchoring in Meditation

    7. The Meditative State7. The Meditative State

    8. The Meditative State Contd..8. The Meditative State Contd..

    9. Ending the Meditation9. Ending the Meditation10. What do you gain by Meditating10. What do you gain by Meditating

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    1. Preparing to Meditate1. Preparing to Meditate

    Choose a Calm EnvironmentChoose a Calm Environment

    Prefer the same place and same time EverydayPrefer the same place and same time Everyday

    Be in Empty StomachBe in Empty Stomach

    Set an alarm for 30Set an alarm for 30--45 Minutes if you want45 Minutes if you wantRepeat Meditation 2Repeat Meditation 2--3 Times a Day preferably Morning,3 Times a Day preferably Morning,

    Afternoon and EveningAfternoon and Evening

    Sit conveniently in a Chair in any positionSit conveniently in a Chair in any position

    Rest and support your BackRest and support your Back

    Preferably try to Keep your spine erectPreferably try to Keep your spine erect

    Close your EyesClose your Eyes

    Blind fold your Eyes using kerchief if closing your eyes is aBlind fold your Eyes using kerchief if closing your eyes is a

    difficult task for youdifficult task for you

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    2. Pre Mediation2. Pre Mediation

    Meditation will be effective if certain Pre MeditationMeditation will be effective if certain Pre Meditation

    Techniques are followed like Pranayama.Techniques are followed like Pranayama.

    Breathing has direct relationship with Mind.Breathing has direct relationship with Mind.

    Nadi sudhi pranayama or Kapalbhati are effective pranayamaNadi sudhi pranayama or Kapalbhati are effective pranayama

    Techniques.Techniques.

    In Nadi sudhi pranayama you Inhale through the Left NostrilIn Nadi sudhi pranayama you Inhale through the Left Nostril

    and Exhale through the Right Nostril. Then Inhale through theand Exhale through the Right Nostril. Then Inhale through the

    Right Nostril and Exhale through the Left Nostril. This is OneRight Nostril and Exhale through the Left Nostril. This is One

    Cycle . Repeat this for 10Cycle . Repeat this for 10--25 Cycles.25 Cycles.

    In Kapalbhati you forcefully exhale thro both Nostrils. ThenIn Kapalbhati you forcefully exhale thro both Nostrils. Then

    inhale thro both Nostrils. Then forcefully exhale thro bothinhale thro both Nostrils. Then forcefully exhale thro both

    Nostrils. Repeat this for 10Nostrils. Repeat this for 10--25 times.25 times.

    Perform any one of the above (Either Nadi sudhi orPerform any one of the above (Either Nadi sudhi or

    Kapalbhati )Kapalbhati )

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    3. Entering the Meditation3. Entering the Meditation

    Mind becomes 25% calm by pranayama itself. But this state isMind becomes 25% calm by pranayama itself. But this state is

    unsustainable. You must go to the Next state in Meditation.unsustainable. You must go to the Next state in Meditation.

    Simply inhale and Exhale watching your Breath attentively.Simply inhale and Exhale watching your Breath attentively.

    Perform Belly Breathing.Perform Belly Breathing.

    While Inhaling Belly should come out and Exhaling Belly should go in.While Inhaling Belly should come out and Exhaling Belly should go in.

    Watch your belly attentively while exhaling Letting Go everything as ifWatch your belly attentively while exhaling Letting Go everything as if

    Gravity takes care of the falling Belly.Gravity takes care of the falling Belly.

    Concentrate on the Belly Breathing.Concentrate on the Belly Breathing.

    Repeat this Belly Breathing for 10Repeat this Belly Breathing for 10--20 Times.20 Times.

    Now you are 50% ready for Meditation.Now you are 50% ready for Meditation.

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    4. Continuing th

    e Meditation4. Continuing th

    e Meditation

    Think in Mind slowly 100, 99,98,97,96Think in Mind slowly 100, 99,98,97,96

    Think Slowly 95,94,93,92,91Think Slowly 95,94,93,92,91

    Thoughts may disturb you.Thoughts may disturb you.

    Let all the Thoughts come outLet all the Thoughts come out

    Finish yourThoughts and let it goFinish yourThoughts and let it go

    Start once again :: Think Slowly 100, 99,98,97,96Start once again :: Think Slowly 100, 99,98,97,96

    Think Slowly 95,94,93,92,91Think Slowly 95,94,93,92,91

    Repeat this as much as you can, going up to 0Repeat this as much as you can, going up to 0

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    5. Continuing the Meditation5. Continuing the Meditation

    While thinking slowly the numbers in reverse orderWhile thinking slowly the numbers in reverse order

    like 90,89,88, 87,86 you may get confused and misslike 90,89,88, 87,86 you may get confused and miss

    the numbers.the numbers.

    Then once again go back to Thinking SlowlyThen once again go back to Thinking Slowly

    100,99,98,97,96100,99,98,97,96

    Continue thinking slowly 95,94,93,92,91,Continue thinking slowly 95,94,93,92,91,Continue thinking slowly 90,89,88,87,86,Continue thinking slowly 90,89,88,87,86,

    Continue ..Continue ..

    Continue .Continue .

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    6. Anchoring in Meditation6. Anchoring in Meditation

    Soon the Mind gets tired and goes back to its shellSoon the Mind gets tired and goes back to its shell

    The Mind is now getting Transcended. All thoughtsThe Mind is now getting Transcended. All thoughts

    subside. The mind does not want to think any moresubside. The mind does not want to think any more

    You get into Thoughtless State. Now theYou get into Thoughtless State. Now the

    Consciousness gets Awakened. ConsciousnessConsciousness gets Awakened. Consciousness

    becomes predominant in youbecomes predominant in you

    You can watch your own Mind using yourYou can watch your own Mind using your

    Consciousness. No thoughts disturb you nowConsciousness. No thoughts disturb you now

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    7. The Meditative State7. The Meditative State

    In the Meditative State you are fully Aware and AlertIn the Meditative State you are fully Aware and Alert

    You are in th

    eTh

    ough

    tless StateYou are in th

    eTh

    ough

    tless StateThe Mind has become inactive and your servant nowThe Mind has become inactive and your servant now

    When Mind looses its Power ConsciousnessWhen Mind looses its Power Consciousness becomesbecomes predominantpredominant

    You have Transcended the Mind. That means You can Think still if youYou have Transcended the Mind. That means You can Think still if you

    want. But you would prefer to be in the Transcended state. A sublimewant. But you would prefer to be in the Transcended state. A sublimestate of Consciousness watching your own self.state of Consciousness watching your own self.

    This is Consciousness becoming aware of its own self.This is Consciousness becoming aware of its own self.

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    8. The Meditative State Contd..8. The Meditative State Contd..

    Now you are simply Aware of YourselfNow you are simply Aware of Yourself

    Just like an Apple able to taste its own sweetnessJust like an Apple able to taste its own sweetness

    You are still Alert. You can still be aware of people going and comingYou are still Alert. You can still be aware of people going and coming

    around. You can still hear distant noises. Nothing will disturb youaround. You can still hear distant noises. Nothing will disturb you

    unless it is extremely violentunless it is extremely violent

    You continue this sublime state and be in the state as long as youYou continue this sublime state and be in the state as long as youwish say 30wish say 30--45 Minutes45 Minutes

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    9. Ending the Meditation9. Ending the Meditation

    Slowly come out of the Meditative StateSlowly come out of the Meditative State

    Rub Your palms and make some HeatRub Your palms and make some Heat

    Rub and Wash

    your face using th

    e Heat producedRub and Wash

    your face using th

    e Heat producedNow you have gained lot of EnergyNow you have gained lot of Energy

    Open your eyes very slowlyOpen your eyes very slowly

    Thank God for this grand state of realizationThank God for this grand state of realization

    Do not boast your experience to anybodyDo not boast your experience to anybody

    Continue your Daily Life as usualContinue your Daily Life as usualUnderstand::Understand::

    God willing only, oneGod willing only, one can experiencecan experience MeditationMeditation

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    10.10. What do you gain by MeditatingWhat do you gain by Meditating

    Meditation is the door way to Freedom. The beginning of a New Journey.Meditation is the door way to Freedom. The beginning of a New Journey.

    Mind looses its dominationMind looses its domination

    A New Awareness begins. You become SelfAwareA New Awareness begins. You become SelfAware

    You are able to connect to your real selfYou are able to connect to your real self

    YourThird Eye (Creativity and Imagination Power) gets activatedYourThird Eye (Creativity and Imagination Power) gets activated

    You overcome stressYou overcome stress

    Your Blood Pressure ReducesYour Blood Pressure Reduces

    Your overall Health ImprovesYour overall Health Improves

    You understanding power increasesYou understanding power increases

    Your Wisdom IncreasesYour Wisdom IncreasesYour thoughts become very sharpYour thoughts become very sharp

    You are able to connect to the Inner WorldYou are able to connect to the Inner World

    MoreAvenues in the Inner World opensMoreAvenues in the Inner World opens

    A New Journey Begins from Here to Unexplored Avenues inside the SelfA New Journey Begins from Here to Unexplored Avenues inside the Self

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    THE ENDTHE END