Improved Concentration

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Dear Devotees,

 

In recent years, it seems like I'm losing my concentration and focus

in life. I like to rekindle my inner sanctity which was cultivated

during my childhood days as it is drifting since I left academia. It

appears that I neither can meditate nor yogic exercises properly.

Any thoughts and comments will be highly appreciated. Personal email

is encouraged at aryan_72.

 

 

Namas Sri Ramkrishnaya

 

 

-animesh

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends,

 

The problem faced by Animesh is common to most of us.

Once we leave the academy our minds become scattered

and it becomes very difficult to concentrate it again.

 

A main remedy is daily meditation, even forced if need

be. We must give some rest to the mind by pulling it

apart from the world. Usually taking deep breaths

before beginning the process of meditation helps a

lot. One should also try to sit quietly for 15-30

minutes prior to and after the meditative process.

Lighting a incence stick and sitting before the

picture of ones ishta devata amidst quiet surroundings

is highly recommended. A regular visit to a nearby

temple/church/mosque/meditation centre also helps to

steady the mind as the very atmosphere in these places

is beneficial.

 

Among yogasanas, Shirshasan and Sabasan are very good

for blood circulation to the brain and giving it the

rest it needs. One should imagine that one is totally

relaxed and floating among the clouds while doing

sabasan.

 

Diet is another factor. Whereas many advocate

vegetarian diets, fish has been known to stimulate the

memory. One should avoid spicy food and also never

indulge in over eating. Taking a little rest after

food is a good habit.

 

One should also get oneself checked for lifestyle

diseases such as high BP etc. Often a hidden disease

may be a prime cause for lack of concentration. Early

morning walks also soothe the mind.

 

Finding out faults in ones attitude and rectifying

them is another method. Listen to your friends when

they complain against you and try to view yourself

from various angles. Negative emotions like anger are

to be avoided.

 

The ayurvedic medicine Brahmi is an age old remedy to

improve concentration and memory. The biochemic remedy

Kali Phos 6x, four tablets before sleep is commonly

prescribed.

 

Regards

Jagannath

 

 

--- " Bose, A <melenium "

<melenium wrote:

> Dear Devotees,

>

> In recent years, it seems like I'm losing my

> concentration and focus

> in life. I like to rekindle my inner sanctity which

> was cultivated

> during my childhood days as it is drifting since I

> left academia. It

> appears that I neither can meditate nor yogic

> exercises properly.

> Any thoughts and comments will be highly

> appreciated. Personal email

> is encouraged at aryan_72.

>

>

> Namas Sri Ramkrishnaya

>

>

> -animesh

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Ramakrishna , Jagannath Chatterjee

<jagchat01> wrote:

> Dear Friends,

>

> The problem faced by Animesh is common to most of us.

 

Namaste,

 

Some of these hints may help:

 

1. Recall a moment in your life when you felt closest to God. Try to

re-live that moment for as long as, and as frequently as possible.

 

2. Recall the moments when you were happiest - while engaged in

action with the senses or with hands, feet, etc.

 

3. Imagine a moment that combines the happiness of all the actions

in #2.

 

4. Compare your happiness in #3 with #1.

 

5. If you feel that you could give up # 3 for #1 without a moment's

hesitation, know that Divine Grace is already vouchsafed for your

efforts.

 

6. Engage in as many actions that help you in #1, especially any

mantra japa.

 

7. Recite a few verses of your choice from the BhagavadGita:

 

asa.nshayaM mahaabaaho mano durnigraha.n chalam.h .

abhyaasena tu kaunteya vairaagyeNa cha gR^ihyate .. 6\-35..

 

shanaiH shanairuparamed.h bud.hdhyaa dhR^itigR^ihiitayaa .

aatmasa.nsthaM manaH kR^itvaa na ki~nchidapi chintayet.h .. 6\-25..

 

sarvasya chaahaM hR^idi sannivishhTo

mattaH smR^itirGYaanamapohana~ncha .

vedaishcha sarvairahameva vedyo

vedaantakR^idvedavideva chaaham.h .. 15\-15..

 

brahmaNo hi pratishhThaahamamR^itasyaavyayasya cha .

shaashvatasya cha dharmasya sukhasyaikaantikasya cha .. 14\-27..

 

yuktaahaaravihaarasya yuktacheshhTasya karmasu .

yuktasvapnaavabodhasya yogo bhavati duHkhahaa .. 6\-17..

 

Best wishes,

 

Sunder