Mind and Meditation

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Dr. Sri Jagannatha Swami M.A. M.Phil.Ph.D.

Sri Vidya Meditation CenterSri Vidya Foundation International

Sri Lalitha Towers153, Mettuppalayam Road

COIMBATORE 641 029.TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

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MMystics, philosophers and sages have long

valued meditation for its therapeutic, healingand spiritual qualities.

Yet any one can learn meditation.


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Here are just some of the benefits of meditation

Discover the hidden power of your mind and learnhow to control and use it.

Understand more about yourselfand your relationship with this mother earth.

Improve your well-being.


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What ever you are seeking.

Meditation can help you find it by taking youon a fascinating journey through

the landscape of your mind.


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Stress, Tension & Health hazards.

In the modern era of science and technology,we have changed our external life style, to

cater to the needs of competition and highspeed automation. We have also internalizedour value system geared to make more andmore money. No doubt, this has enabled us

to grow above our narrow vision of blind faith

and ignorant superstitions and now we areset for further change to overcome the

problems of the present scenario-stress,tension and their offshoots in the form of health hazards.


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Mind refers to the collective aspects of humanintellect and consciousness that originate in

the brain and which are manifest in some

combination of thought, perception, emotion,will, memory, and imagination.

What is Mind.....?


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What is Mind.....? There are many theories of what the mind is and how

it works, dating back to Plato, Aristotle and other

Ancient Greek philosophers. Pre-scientific theories,which were rooted in theology, concentrated on therelationship between the mind and the soul, thesupposed supernatural or divine essence of thehuman person. Modern theories, based on a

scientific understanding of the brain, see the mind asa phenomenon of psychology, and the term is oftenused more or less synonymously withconsciousness.


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What is Mind.....? The question of which human attributes make up the mind is

also much debated. Some argue that only the "higher"intellectual functions constitute mind: particularly reason andmemory.

In this view the emotions - love, hate, fear, joy - are more"primitive" or subjective in nature and should be seen asdifferent in nature or origin to the mind.

Others argue that the rational and the emotional sides of thehuman person cannot be separated, that they are of the samenature and origin, and that they should all be considered aspart of the individual mind.


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What is Mind.....?Spir it (essence) manifest s as - Soul/Mind.

And t he (non- physical) Soul/ Mind is a 'dr iver ' of t he body.

Therefor e, t he body, including t he brain, is just a 'vehicle'for t he physical wor ld (if we, for example, have a wholeplanet as a 'body' t hen it s brain is t he synerget icsuper - brain t hat involves all t he brains of species

wit h a brain on t hat planet ).(Sri Aurobindo)


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What is a Thought? In popular usage mind is frequently synonymous with

thought:

It is that private conversation with ourselves that wecarry on "inside our heads" during every wakingmoment of our lives. Thus we "make up our minds,""change our minds" or "of two minds" aboutsomething.

One of the key attributes of the mind in this sense isthat it is a private sphere. No-one else can "know ourmind." They can only know what we communicate.


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Nature of Mind... Both philosophers and psychologists remain divided about the

nature of the mind.

Some take what is known as the substantial view, and arguethat the mind is a single entity, perhaps having its base in thebrain but distinct from it and having an autonomous existence.

This view ultimately derives from Plato, and was absorbedfrom him into Christian thought. In its most extreme form, the

substantial view merges with the theological view that themind is an entity wholly separate from the body, in fact amanifestation of the soul, which will survive the body's deathand return to God, its creator.


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Nature of Mind... Others take what is known as the functional view, ultimately

derived from Aristotle, which holds that the mind is a term ofconvenience for a variety of mental functions which have little

in common except that humans are conscious of theirexistence.

Functionalists tend to argue that the attributes which wecollectively call the mind are closely related to the functions ofthe brain and can have no autonomous existence beyond thebrain, nor can they survive its death. In this view mind is asubjective manifestation of consciousness: the human brain'sability to be aware of its own existence.


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Nature of Mind...

The concept of the mind is therefore a means

by which the conscious brain understands itsown operations.


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Nature of Mind - Srimad Bagavadh Gita Arjuna: Sanchalam hi mana: krishna pramaathi

balavadh drudamthasyaham nigraham manye vaayorivasudhushkaram.

(6-34)Sanchalam - always wandering

Pramathi - confusedBalavath - but mightyDrudam - uncontrollable


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Nature of Mind - Srimad Bagavadh GitaHow to control mind?

Sri Krishna:

Asamsayam mahabaaho manodhur nigraham chalam

Abyasena thu koundeya vairagyena cha

gruhyathe (6-35)Abyasena with practice

Vairagyena- perseverance


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Nine Mind Centers Sri Vidya Peetam Gayathri Peetam

Guru Peetam Agna Chakra Vishudhi Chakra Anahatha Chakra

Manipuraga Chakra Swathishtana Chakra Mooladhara Chakra


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Sri Aurobindo.. According to Sri Aurobindo's psychology and

ontology, Mind or the Mental being is notsimple and uniform, but consists itself ofvarious strata and subdivisions, the wholecontributing to an elaborate integral theory of

psychology.


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Higher Mind - the first and lowest of the spiritual mental grades, lyingabove the normal mental level.

Spiritual Mind - either the spiritualised mind, or a general term for levels ofmind above the normal mental level (the "Mind Proper").

Inner mind - the mental component of the Inner Being, which lies behindthe surface mind or ordinary consciousness and can only be directlyexperienced by sadhana

True mental being - is the Purusha of the mental level freed from the error

and ignorance of the lower Prakriti and open to the knowledge andguidance above.


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ED I TAT IONM Psychic Mind - a movement of the mind in which the Psychic

Being predominates; the mind turned towards the Divine

Proper Mind - is free-fold, consisting of Thinking Mind,dynamic Mind, externalizing Mind. It constitutes the sum of

one's thoughts, opinions, ideas, and values, which guideconscious thinking, conceptualizing and decision-makingprocesses, and is transformed, widened, and spiritualizedthrough the practice of Integral Yoga.

Thinking Mind - the highest aspect of the mind proper,concerned with ideas and knowledge in their own right. It isequated with the Ajna Chakra


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ED I TAT IONM Dynamic Mind - that aspect of the ordinary mind that puts out of

mental forces for realization, acting by the idea and by reason. It is

also equated with the Ajna or Brow center.

Externalising Mind - the most "external" part of the mind proper,concerned with the expression of ideas in speech, in life, or in anyform it can give. It is equated with the Vishuddhi or Throat Chakra

Vital Mind - a mediator between the vital emotions, desires, and so onthe mental proper. It is l imited by the vital view and feeling o f things,and expresses the desires, feelings, ambitions, and other activetendencies of the vital in mental forms, such as day dreams andimaginations of greatness, happiness, and so on. As with theExternalizing Mind, Sri Aurobindo associates it with the Vishuddhi orThroat Chakra

Physical Mind - refers to either or both the Externalizing Mind and theMental in the Physical; it is limited to a physical or materialis ticperspective, and cannot go beyond that, unless enlightened fromabove.


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ED I TAT IONM Mind in the physical or mental physical, mentalises the

experiences of outward life and things, sometimes verycleverly, but it does not go beyond that, unlike theexternalizing mind which deals with these things from theperspective of reason and its own higher intelligence.

The Mechanical Mind is a much lower action of the mentalphysical which when left to itself can only repeat the sameideas and record the reflexes of the physical consciousness inits contact with outward life and things.

Mind of Light - according to The Mother this is the PhysicalMind receiving the supra mental light and thus being able toact directly in the Physical state.


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The 6 points of Sri Vidya Meditation In an effort to simplify and clarify the complex philosophies

and teachings of Yoga, we have summarized the wisdom ofYoga in 6 principles. These principles, which we call as Sri

Vidya Meditation show the way to develop physical andmental health as well as spiritual growth. These 6 points orprinciples are:

Right Exercise (Asanas) Right Breathing (Pranayama)

Right Relaxation (Shanthi Asana) Right Diet (vegetarianism) Right Thinking (Integral Philosophy) and Right Meditation (Sri Vidya Dhyana)


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The 4 paths of Yoga Another good way to begin your study of Yoga is by

being acquainted with the four paths of Yoga

Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of wisdom or knowledge)

Raja Yoga (The Yoga of Self control)

Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion)

Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action)


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Meditation offers.

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Meditation offers a holistic life style of bliss, efficiency,emotional balance, mental clarity, intellectual

sharpness and physical well being.


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Sri Vidya Swami Sri Jagannatha s contribution to the

world is to have revived the tradition of the Sri

Vidya rituals of synthesis, integrating the fourpaths of Yoga into a well-balanced spiritual

discipline, Sri Vidya Meditation.

Sri Vidya is the Philosophy of ONENESS.


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Diversity is the reason for all our sorrows.

Unity leads to happiness.

Sri Vidya is not only a branch or fellowship(sampradaya) from Santhana Dharma but aGlobal concept which leads to Universal

Peace and Harmony.

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Sri Vidya


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Shanthi Asana 1 - Physical Relaxation We know that every action is the result of thought. Thoughts take form in action, the body

reaching to the thought. Just as the mind may send a message to the muscles ordering themto contract, the mind may also send another message to bring the relaxation to the tiredmuscles.

Physical relaxation first begins with the toes and then moves upward. The autosuggestionpasses through the muscles and reaches the eyes and ears at the top. Then, slowly,messages are sent to the kidneys, liver and the other internal organs.

This relaxation position is known as Shanthi Asana.


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Shanthi Asana 2 - Mental Relaxation When experiencing mental tension, it is

advisable to breathe slowly and rhythmicallyfor a few minutes. Soon the mind will become

calm. You may experience a kind of floatingsensation.

You can chant the mantra Shum for mental

peace.


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Shanthi Asana 3 - Spiritual Relaxation However one may try to relax the mind, all tensions and

worries cannot be completely removed until one reachesspiritual relaxation.

As long as a person identifies with the body and the mind,there will be worries, sorrows, anxieties, fear and anger.These emotions, in turn bring tension. Yogis know that unlessa person can withdraw from the body/mind idea and separate

himself from the ego-consciousness, there is no way ofobtaining complete relaxation.

Now declare that I am not the mind-body complex. I am thesoul.


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Right Exercise is one of the 6 fundamental points of Sri VidyaMeditation as taught by Swami Sri Jagannatha Founder of SriVidya Foundation International.

What is Right Exercise?There are numerous modern physical culture systemsdesigned to develop the muscles through mechanicalmovements and exercises. As Yoga regards the body as avehicle for the soul on its journey towards perfection, Yogicphysical exercises are designed to develop not only the body.They also broaden the mental faculties and the spiritualcapacities.


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The Yogic physical exercises are calledAsanas, a term which means steady pose.

This is because the Yoga Asana(or posture) ismeant to be held for some time. However this

is quite an advanced practice. Initially, our

concern is simply to increase body flexibility.


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The body is as young as it is flexible. Yogaexercises focus on the health of the spine, itsstrength and flexibility. The spinal column

holds the all-important nervous system, thetelegraphic system of the body. By maintainingthe spine's flexibility and strength through

exercise, circulation is increased and thenerves are ensured their supply of nutrientsand oxygen.


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The Asanas also affect the internal organs andthe endocrine system (glands and hormones).


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These 9 Basic Postures are:

Padmasana

Vajrasana Yoga Mudra

Danurasana

Sarvangasana

Artha Sirasasana

Eka Padasana Ushtrasana

Shanthi Asana


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Padmasana / Vajrasana


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People have used meditation for thousands of

years in their quest for INNER HARMONY. Allthe religions, including Buddhism, Islam,

Hinduism and Christianity, use in their

teachings to help attain spiritual

enlightenment.

What is Meditation..?

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What is Meditation..?

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Meditation improves concentration, increaseself-awareness and enables us to combat

stress by helping us to relax and cope. It evenhelps us to get on better with others. Manypeople who follow Sri Vidya Meditation

improve their well being and some have beenable to conquer depression or addictions todrugs or alchohol


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It is some thing like one who knows how to

start a car and does not know how to stop

it! Although the brain may help us to plan,

think, act, design, modify, market,

restructure, manage, administratebut ifwe do not learn to switch it off, it results in

great stress and strain.

Mind Control.


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Meditation helps to reduce migraines,

insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, pre-

menstrual syndrome, anxiety and panicattacks.

Meditation helps to improve job satisfaction

and progress in carrier. Stress related ailments can be cured with the

help of meditation.

Clinical study reveals.

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Restoring balance

Meditation helps to restore balancebetween left and right side functions of

the brain.

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Beta The left side of the brain deals with

thinking, speaking and writing. When we

are awake and in a busy, thinking state ofthe mind , the brain emits faster electricalpatterns called beta waves. In this state

we are able to rationalize and think aboutthe past and future.

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The right side of thebrain deals withintuition, imagination

and feeling. When welisten music brain emitsslower electricalpatterns called alpha

waves. In the alphastate we are morereceptive, passive andopen to our feelings.

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Meditation helps us to balance alpha andbeta waves . Sri Vidya means a balanced

life.

Balance of Alpha and Beta

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Worry - about the past

Fear - about the future

Anger - about the present

We lose all the three times.

Three Enemies

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ED I TAT IONMMindfulness

Too much dwelling in the past or futureleads to the loss of the most valuable time

the present.

Cultivating mindfulness or learning tobecome fully aware in the present

movement, heightens our sensitivity andenables us to perform our tasks moreefficiently.

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Mind Fullness Meditation Look at the Sri Chakra

and start looking it indetail. Do not miss anysmall detail. The color ofthe triangles and petals,the number of petals andmany more for at least 12

minutes. Fix your mind atthe center dot (Bindu).Slowly chant Om HreemOm

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ED I TAT IONMAffirmations in Meditation

Write your ambitions and keep it infront of you. For example:

I will be successful

I will learn more

I will win I am healthy

I will earn more money

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The Powers of Mantras: Mantras are Universally exist ing sounds. We repeat it according to thefrequency and resonance of the Universal sound and to the rhythm of heartbeat or breath.

Examples: To control stress, strain and anxiety:

Chant shum To control High B.P.: Chant Hreem Shum To control acidity: Chant Kreem Shum

To eradicate lethargy: Chant Hum ..There are mantras to control

even cancer. You can learn many more mantrasand the way of

chanting should be learnt from a master.

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ED I TAT IONMSri Vidya Meditation Chant Om at

every center

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Mantras for Sri Vidya Meditation Chant and concentrate in silence:

Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha at

Mooladhara

Om Im Hreem Sreem Om at Anahatha

Om Im Kleem Sow: Sow: Im Kleem Om

at Agna Initiation from a Guru is essential.

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Dr. Sri Jagannatha Swami M.A. M.Phil.Ph.D.

Sri Vidya Meditation CenterSri Vidya Foundation International

Sri Lalitha Towers153, Mettuppalayam RoadCOIMBATORE 641 029.TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

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