दवा या ध्यान

Meditation can be defined as a state of consciousness characterized by stillness and inner calm. The ultimate goal is the attainment of supreme spiritual peace. Meditation takes you beyond the restless activity of the mind to a deeper, more peaceful space. Meditation is mental maintenance. The mind needs to be stilled occasionally to keep it working at peak efficiency. Teaching yourself how to relax your mind and release it from the stress of thought for a short period each day keeps it clear and clean. You'll think better. You'll see more accurately and with more insight. You'll be able to concentrate and focus on things like never before. You'll be able to truly relax.

Through meditation you can gain new perspectives on life. You could spend a whole lifetime seeking outside yourself for happiness, but in reality it can only be found inside. Meditation helps you to understand yourself. With time, you will discover where your true nature and abilities lie. It will inspire you to find your own creativity and inner resources. You will feel encouraged to get the most benefit out of each day.

Meditation is beneficial for everyone, especially those with hectic, stressful lives. It teaches you how to manage stress; which in turn enhances your overall physical health and emotional well-being. In
meditation, the overactive mind is calmed and turned inward. Meditation soothes the nervous system,
balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain, centers attention, gives perspective and clarity,
improves the powers of concentration, improves memory, improves confidence, gives a sense of purpose, frees the spirit, and increases spiritual strength.

There are many mediation methods known today. While some are good for beginners; others can be practised after a couple of years of experience. If you are a beginners you can start practising mediation using the following steps---
#Choose a time of the day when you may not be disturbed.
#Settle down in a place which has fresh air. If you so desire, have some incense around; you will feel relaxed. You may sit in any of the following meditative postures suiting your comfort levels, for a desire duration of time. Begin by learning to focus on something. This will relax you and break your stress response.
#Concentrate on any object that appeals to you. It could be a flower, the flam of any symbol in front of you.
#Note how your thoughts wander. Don't attempt to control them, let them flow free.
#Within a few weeks, you will notice a marked difference in your power to concentrate and ability to focus. This is the stepping stone to meditation.