| While, meditation can take the consciousness | | | | it, recite or listen to a mantra dedicated to |
| beyond conscious, sub conscious and | | | | that particular deity. However, to achieve |
| unconscious states to super consciousness, | | | | success, one must ensure that the mind is |
| the question is how can one achieve that? | | | | only filled with thoughts of the deity and |
| | | | nothing else. |
| It can be achieved through meditation and the | | | | |
| first step in the process is to select an | | | | Mediation can be done anywhere from 5-10 |
| object to concentrate on, with the help of | | | | minutes or more, but when other thoughts |
| your eyes, nose, ears, mouth and touch, as | | | | filter through, then it is time to end the |
| follows: | | | | session. Although, meditation is a |
| | | | fundamental stage, a lot of practice is |
| - Eyes - fix your gaze upon the selected | | | | required before one can gain absolute control |
| object, | | | | over one's mind. |
| | | | |
| - Mouth - recite a mantra or sloka aloud, | | | | There are a number of yoga books on |
| | | | meditation and spirituality, audiotapes and |
| - Ears - listen to the mantra, as you say it, | | | | online books, as well that can give more |
| or put on an audiotape of the mantra. | | | | insight on how to meditate, including the |
| | | | benefits derived from practicing it on a |
| - Furthermore, empty the mind of all | | | | daily basis. Equip yourself with some |
| thoughts, and do not think of anything else, | | | | necessary yoga accessories, such as, a yoga |
| only concentrate on the selected object as | | | | mat, yoga block or yoga strap for a |
| part of the mediation process. | | | | fulfilling experience. With a wide variety |
| | | | of yoga accessories to choose from online, go |
| You can select any object to concentrate | | | | ahead and make a fine selection from a large |
| upon, the only requirement being that it must | | | | range of yoga mats, yoga blocks and yoga |
| impart tranquillity and serenity to the mind. | | | | straps. Yoga is a powerful tool in the hands |
| For instance, you may select a picture of a | | | | of those who master this ancient exercise art |
| favourite deity and while concentrating on | | | | form from India! |