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THREE STAGES OF MEDITATION


There are three stages of  Meditation. The first is what is called [Dharana], concentrating the mind upon an object. I try to concentrate my mind upon this glass, excluding every other part from my mind except this glass. But the mind is wavering.... 

when it has become strong and does not waver so much, it is called [Dhyana], Meditation. And then higher state when the differentiation between the glass and myself is lost --[Samadhi or absorption]. The mind and the glass are identical. I do not see any difference.

All the senses stop and all powers that have been working through other channels of other senses [are focused in the mind]. Then this glass is under the power of the mind entirely. This is to be realized. It is a tremendous play played by the Yogis. 



FIRST STEP : DHARANA 

Dharana (-dha- “to hold) means being able to hold attention on an  object for progressively longer periods of time without distraction. For example, you can hold your attention on the light of a candle, or the rhythm of your breath for extended period of time


SECOND STEP : DYANAM 

Dharana (-dha- “to hold) means being able to hold attention on an  object for progressively longer periods of time without distraction. For example, you can hold your attention on the light of a candle, or the rhythm of your breath for extended period of time

THIRD STEP : SAMADHI 

In the state of Samadhi the relationship between  the  object  and  the mind becomes very close, as if they have merged. At that point the mind begins to shed its conditioning and the object shines forth as it is. For example, if you meditate on a deity, in the state of Samadhi you take on the qualities of that deity.

At that point, according to Patanjali, instead of being clouded by your baggage, the mind becomes like a transparent crystal, able to reflect the object perceived, the instrument of perception (the mind) and the process of perception. 

When you get to that stage, you are no longer bound by your biases and are able to  see the realty for what it is (neither good nor bad) and yourself for what you are (unchanging True Self). So ultimately meditation is about cleansing the filter of your perception.








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