15 steps to meditation

A beginner’s guide

15 STEPS TO MEDITATION

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TECHNIQUE COULD BE ANY…

This presentation describes 15 basic steps

for perfecting practice of meditation.

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Clue: Physical Activity

MAKE BODY READY

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Clue: Observe Great Lives

MAKE MIND READY

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2

Clue: Think deeply about life.

MAKE THOUGHTS READY

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3

Clue: Just Experience

SIT EYES CLOSED

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4

ONE MAY EASILY FAIL.

These 4 are essential pre-requirements for

meditation. Without this basic readiness…

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Who? Clue: Follow Natural Instinct

NOW, FIND A TEACHER

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5

Clue: Self-Motivation

LEARN & PRACTICE

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Clue: Think Deep

ANALYZE EXPERIENCE

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THIS IS JUST INTRODUCTION.

Step 5 to 7 introduce us into meditation.

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Clue: Experience it deeper

PRACTICE MORE

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Clue: Learn Basics of RajaYoga*

IMPROVE TECHNIQUE

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*RajaYoga is a part of Vedanta. There r other systems as well.

• In many cases first experiences are not always as desired.

• I learned meditation at the age of 19 from an instructor.

Practiced for few years, though could never be regular. By 25, I

had completely quit.

• Finally, I met my teacher at the age of 27. Since then, I haven’t

stopped, though it took me good time. So, keep looking… the

journey is seldom linear…

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Clue: Determination

ADD DEPTH TO EXPERIENCING

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Clue: Persist

STAY PATIENT

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PROGRESS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OBSERVE.

This is a very crucial stage. One must keep

faith.

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AND THAT OPENS A NEW WORLD.

A NEW YOU!

For those who persist, the ice melts…

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Clue: Watch Your Smile

NOW, EXPERIENCE THE JOY

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Clue: Just Experience Anew

OBSERVE THE WORLD AROUND

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Clue: Advanced Training & Practice

EVOLVE YOUR TECHNIQUE

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No clues needed here.

One enjoys simply

FINALLY, JUST BE THERE

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CONTINUITY IN MEDITATION

The challenge is NOT meditation per se. There are enough techniques & methods… The challenge is:

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THEN WE QUIT.

We learn; We practice for some days &…

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YES, HERE & NOW & EVERYDAY!

Don’t let that happen to you.

Keep practicing, reading & learning…

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Or at least a life with peace within.

THIS MAY BE YOUR ROAD TO NIRVANA

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• Gratitude: To my revered teacher Swami Amartayananda for the

gift of SDM Methodology and ‘Watching Thought Flow’

technique.

• SDM: Satsang, Disciplined Life & Meditation.

• Satsang is a Sanskrit term meaning: Staying in good company.

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