Meditation is a state of awakened awareness.
When all modifications, all fluctuations of the mind are
gone – now that is, the state of meditation. Having thus transcended the mind,
we are one with our real Self.
Mind functions at different levels and thoughts are
propelled by mind due to habitual conditioning. We expect certain responses
from people, situations and when they do not happen as desired, the mind gets
disturbed. The agitations of the mind result in great turmoil and this turmoil,
this unrest generates a myriad of thoughts. We pay great deal of attention to
all sorts of self-centered activities, like the kind of clothes we wear, the
fashion we follow, the car we drive, the membership of particular clubs, and so
on. But what we fail to pay any attention to is something very important: How
does our mind function?
How can just a thought bring upon pain, anguish,
jealousy or joy? We ensure that our house is clean but we are least bothered
about our cluttered mind. It is futile to clean the outside when your inside is
soiled by numerous negativities. Thus, there is a dire need to connect to your
inner Self, which is possible only through meditation.
Anandamurti Gurumaa