Sahaj Marg Meditation

Sahaj Marg is a natural method based on meditation, by which the mind becomes regulated and refined into an instrument capable of evolving to the highest possible spiritual condition.
Family life is considered as the ideal training ground for spirituality. This is where we learn to develop patience, self-discipine, love and sacrifice - all qualities deemed essential for spiritual growth.

Sahaj Marg meditation teaches that every human faculty has legitimate function and that the proper use of all our faculties leads to a balanced life. Thus there are no dogmas or rigid methods of austerity to be followed.

The Sahaj Marg meditation practice is open to all, irrespective of race, sex or religion. The sole criterion is willingness to practice and the ability to regulate one's mind.

What is the best time of day to do the Sahaj marg morning meditation?

At the time when night meets day, i.e. at Dawn, when Nature is in a state of balance. When we meditate at this time, the outside world resonates with the inner state of balance, and our progress is more rapid.

We sit in a comfortable position, with eyes closed, and have the thought that the heart is filled with divine light. We are not required to see the heart, nor are we required to imagine the heart.

Divine light is the closest thing imaginable to the completely abstract, with no material qualities, and thus to our spiritual goal of oneness with the Absolute, God or inner Self.

Why do we meditate on the heart?

Our Teachers have given three reasons. The heart is the seat of life, and so we meditate on the source of life itself. The heart purifies our blood and distributes it through our body. The purification of the system thus commences from the heart.

Do we need a goal or purpose for meditation?

While meditating, we should not force the mind into concentrating on divine light in the heart. The process of meditation is natural and subtle. By regularly meditating, the mind will naturally become single-pointed, so concentration naturally results from meditation without force.

To find contact details from around the world and more information on the free courses of Sahaj marg meditation go tohttp://www.srcm.org

Explore meditation and gentle movement in daily life

One useful way to explore meditation and gentle movement is to give it a small place in an ordinary day rather than waiting for ideal conditions. Choose a quiet moment when you will not be interrupted and decide in advance that a short, imperfect practice is enough. Quiet attention can accompany comfortable movement as well as sitting. Choose a posture you can maintain without pain; seated practice in a chair is a valid option.

A short practice to experiment with

Begin by noticing the contact between your feet and the floor. If movement is part of your routine, notice the transition from one comfortable position to another without forcing flexibility. Before starting, consider what would make the practice accessible today. You may prefer a chair, eyes open, a gentle timer or a moment of stillness after a routine activity. Small adjustments make it easier to return tomorrow.

Make the idea your own

Choose one place in your current routine where the idea on this page could be tested. A brief pause before checking messages, starting a meal or answering a question can be enough to connect the practice with everyday life. When an old reaction returns later, use it as a reminder to pause rather than a reason for self-criticism. Learning can be gradual, and the same simple exercise may feel different on different days.

For a little more structure, explore the free beginner meditation guide and the daily meditation practices. These resources are freely available; no purchase is required.

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