Hari OM
Meditation of the transcendental practice form is demanding. It requires dedication. It is important, when taking asana, to be clear about the level of meditation that one wishes to attain in that particular moment of practice...
What? Did you think that it must all the time be aimed for the transcendent?
Well, perhaps, if one is a serious and eager seeker. However, most of us are fitting meditational practice into busy, worldly lives. To gain even a few minutes of genuine stillness and peace - not necessarily separated from awareness of our physical existence - is a blessing indeed. The more we achieve these moments, the closer true Transcendentalism comes, anyway. So it does not have to be the absolute aim in a given day's seat, although it is good to know that it's there to head for when we are ready and able. Just like we don't all necessarily want to go to the capital city, but it's good to know that we can when we want to...
Regardless, any decent meditative activity requires that we understand ourselves and our motivations. Balancing all things in life even when not in a meditative pose can help maintain the benefits gained from the times that we are. This is why Gurudev's quote is important.
Frankly, I find meditation quite a tough thing to do. I do spend time occasionally in contemplation, reflection - I find it hard to call it meditation.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteIt is indeed a 'tough thing', Tomichan! There are some days it simply eludes one. The key, though (and I suspect this is the bit which may be missing based on your use of 'occasionally') is daily practice. Each day to spend at least fifteen minutes with oneself with a focus on freeing the mind. That is all. Contemplation and reflection can lead up to it, but then there should be at least two or three minutes of 'emptiness'. A total mental break. That is the kernel of meditative practice. Yxx