(Mind52)- Bhagavad Gita’s way of meditation

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As I discussed a few episodes ago, the ancient Indian scripture namely the Bhagavad Geetha has an entire chapter devoted to Meditation. It is called Dhyana Yoga, chapter 6.

(Mind51)- A meditation technique straight from Upanishads

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Upanishads may be the most ancient of the philosophical texts that deal with meditation and the ultimate realities of the world. They are parts of ancient Indian Vedic scriptures, which the Indians believe to be eternal and authorless.

(Mind50)- What to do with a focused Mind?

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In the previous episodes, we climbed the 4 steps of the Yoga ladder and came up to the step namely Pratyahara. The first 4 steps namely Yama, Niyama, Asana, and Pranayama gradually shaped our mind into a well-focused Mind.

(Mind49)- What happens when you have a single pointed Mind?

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A single pointed mind is a prerequisite for advanced stages of Yoga practice. The initial steps of Yoga namely Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama are meant primarily to take you to that state. A state where your mind does not wander around.

(Mind48)- How does a focused mind minimize stress?

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A stress-free mind is a boon since it keeps us healthy. Whether we are really interested in the end results of Yoga practice or not, all of us want to live a healthy life.

As we discussed a few episodes ago, there are three ways Yoga minimizes stress.

(Mind47)- Which focusing technique is the best?

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Having a focused mind is definitely an advantage in many ways. Such a mind not only minimizes stress but also helps you in achieving greater success in life.

(Mind46)- Are you a ‘physical’ person?

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Many of us are good at ‘physical’ activities than at intellectual tasks. Anything that involves action, appeals to us and we can do that easily.

If I ask you to sit in one place and concentrate, probably you will find it very difficult. But you may be good at sports, may be good runners, good musicians, good cooks, and what not. But merely sitting and thinking is not your cup of tea. You just can’t keep your mental focus.

(Mind45)- Are you a good talker?

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Many of us may not be good listeners. But we are good talkers. I mean, may not be proficient talkers but profusive talkers 😉

Can we use this talkativeness to hone our focusing skills? Afterall, tongue is a very powerful tool that we have.

(Mind44)- Are you a good listener?

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In my younger student days, I was such a good listener that I could reproduce whatever the teacher said in the class just by listening once!

Later I extended this to ‘easy reading’ or ‘lazy reading’ if you wish - where I used to loudly read a chapter from my book, record it on a tape – I am talking about those good old days – and play the tape back. 

Just listening to the tape once, I could remember the entire chapter for a long time without ever having to re-read it again!

If you are a good listener like me, then the focusing technique I am going to narrate next, is for you.