Importance of Dhyana

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Dhyana (Concentration)

 

Dhyana means constant thinking or contemplation. Usually, our thoughts do

not stay on one object for a long time. The process of fixing the thought

process on an idol or a candle light or a mantra for an extended period of

time is dhyaana. In other words, our thought should return to the same

object repeatedly in very quick succession. By doing so, one can ensure

that the object gets firmly imprinted in one's mind. The process by which

an object or an idea becomes imprinted in the mind is Dhyaana.

 

Achieving concentration of mind is indeed an arduous task. When one tries

to fix one's mind on noble thoughts and on God, the mind tries to go in

the opposite direction.

 

Though it may seem that the mind gets easily fixed to materialistic

pleasures, strangely, it gets bored there also and will start wandering

from one place to another in pursuit of grazing in a pasture. It is always

attracted to the green patch of grass which is at a distance. It stops

grazing here and tries to reach the 'greener pasture'. This goes on till

the evening and many times it returns home, still hungry.

 

According to Psychological sciences ups and downs in life, desires and

depressions will take a heavy toll of the mind and renders it weak and

incapable of concentrating. Those who cheat and deceive will never be able

to enjoy peace of mind. This is a well established theory and not a

religious preaching. Keeping this fact in mind, all the religions have

categorically reiterated the importance of leading a life pure in thought,

actions and words.

 

One should start it and strive in that direction till it becomes a

practice. One should not give up in the middle. To achieve this, one

should take refuge in a Guru and practice under His supervision.

 

 

With Best Regards

Srinivasan