|
|
| Meditation refers to a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and hence the mind gets focused. |
Meditation refers to a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and hence the mind gets focused. Most of the religions advice meditation in some form or the other.
Meditation on its own need not be a religious or spiritual activity. A prayer or worship may also be considered a form of meditation, wherein the devotee turns spiritual thoughts over in the mind and engages the brain in higher thinking processes.
Psychology says, meditation can induce an altered state of consciousness.
Salient features
1. Meditation is doing away with thoughts.
2. Focusing of mind
3. Being calm
4. May not require any efforts.
5. Physical postures include sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and walking.
6. Quietness is often desirable, and some people use repetitive activities such as deep breathing, humming or chanting to help induce a meditative state. Some themes prefer to have light music.
7. Meditation can be done with the eyes closed or with open eyes.
8. The main and only aim of meditation is to achieve state of consciousness. |
|
