Institute of Cosmic Healing and Spiritual Sciences

Meditation is an art,  which has  been practical over the ages. The  objective is to quieten the mind,  to control thoughts  and to move on a path of higher consciousness. Meditation is simple and practical.

It is about experience   rather than theory,  a way of being rather than merely a way of thinking. Indeed,it is even more than a way of prayer; it is a way of life,  a way of living from the deep centre of one's being.

In India, the  different  schools  of  Yoga  teach meditation techniques that involve simple breathing exercises, chanting of mantras and concentration on symbolic forms like Mandals and Yantras.

Most people  take to meditation for  self-development for the individual soul to evolve on its spiritual path.

There are many types of meditation. The one

definition that fits almost all types is..."Consciously directing your attention to alter your state of consciousness."

There's no  limit  to the things you  can direct your  attention toward...symbols, sounds, colors, breath, uplifting thoughts, spiritual realms, etc. Meditation is simply about attention…..where  you  direct  it  and  how it alters your consciousness.

What is the purpose of meditation?

Traditionally meditation was ( and still is ) used for spiritual growth...i.e. becoming more conscious; unfolding our inner Light,  Love and  Wisdom ; becoming  more aware of the guiding  Presence  in our lives ; accelerating  our  journey home   to  our  True  Self……..Our  Spirit.  More recently, meditation  has  become  a valuable  tool  for  finding  a peaceful  oasis  of   relaxation   and   stress  relief   in  a demanding, fast-paced world.

How meditation works ?

Meditation,  which,  to  promote  love,  peace  and  harmony,  is based on the principle that some of the major chakras, the energy centres to our body, are the entry points to divine consciousness.

We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body through path ways called chakras, meridians  and nadis.  It also flows around us in a field of energy called The Aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body,  supporting them in their vital functions.   When the flow of life  force  is  disrupted  it causes  diminished  function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.  In modern terms, this Universal  life  force energy is  known as bio energy or  cosmic  energy  and  Christians  call  it  as  a  Christ light. Life force energy responds to thoughts. When negative thoughts gets into our mind, the flow of life force becomes less and we are more likely to fall sick.

The chakras are the energy centres in our body, which responds to Asanas,  the posture…Mantras,  the  chants...Gandhas,  the the  fragrance  or  aroma...and  Yantras,  form  or  visualisation.

There are  7  major chakras and other  21  chakras in our body.  Apart  from  these  chakras, there are 108 minor  chakras  and more than 800  micro mini  chakras.  All these chakras function on the instruction given by the major chakras.

Closely linked to these main chakras is the endocrine system, the  non  ductular  glands  which  generate  hormones.   The function  of  hormones  is to  generate harmony in the  body.

Thought for Today :

Heart Song - Everyone has a song in their heart. Everyone has a reason for being here and a season for making their highest, greatest most auspicious contribution. No one knows what that is or when it is for anyone else. Only our own heart knows what and when it is for us. Your heart wants to sing.

Higher Than the Sky - Keep wearing virtues as your ornaments. Keep loving others. Keep giving regard. You have to go beyond the stars. Keep thoughts higher than the sky, and an abundance of patience like the earth. Keep spiritual love in your eyes.

Contentment - Contentment is a great virtue, though it may not attract one's attention at first. Those who are truly content are usually quiet about it. It is a pleasure to be in their company, because they are full, peaceful and generous.

New Response - If you can see and accept that you create your own stress according to how you are responding, you will then see that there is something you need to unlearn as well as learn. The old response needs to be unlearned, and a new response needs to be learned.

Live Purposefully - If you don't live life on purpose you live life by accident. Why do some days feel like a motorway pile up? It's because you haven't sorted out your purpose yet. The highest purpose is always giving, or serving others, without wanting anything in return. This is why relaxation is always impossible if we are always 'on the take'. There is an overall purpose for your life, and each of the many scenes which fill your day are opportunities to serve your purpose. Take time to think deeply, listen to your intuition, and with patience, the reason why you are here, and what you uniquely have to give, will occur to you. Then you can live your life 'on purpose'

Open Hearted - The heart is like a flower - unless it is open it cannot release its fragrance into the world. The fragrance of the heart is made up of the qualities and virtues of our spirit. Most of us have learned how to keep our heart closed in a world that would trample all over us if we let it. Being open hearted today seems to require tremendous courage. It is a courage which comes only when we realise that no one can hurt us, no matter what they say or do. They may hurt our body, but if we have realised we are spirit, nothing outside can touch us, if we so decide.

Higher Than the Sky - Keep wearing virtues as your ornaments. Keep loving others. Keep giving regard. You have to go beyond the stars. Keep thoughts higher than the sky, and an abundance of patience like the earth. Keep spiritual love in your eyes.

Contentment - Contentment is a great virtue, though it may not attract one's attention at first. Those who are truly content are usually quiet about it. It is a pleasure to be in their company, because they are full, peaceful and generous.

New Response - If you can see and accept that you create your own stress according to how you are responding, you will then see that there is something you need to unlearn as well as learn. The old response needs to be unlearned, and a new response needs to be learned.

Live Purposefully - If you don't live life on purpose you live life by accident. Why do some days feel like a motorway pile up? It's because you haven't sorted out your purpose yet. The highest purpose is always giving, or serving others, without wanting anything in return. This is why relaxation is always impossible if we are always 'on the take'. There is an overall purpose for your life, and each of the many scenes which fill your day are opportunities to serve your purpose. Take time to think deeply, listen to your intuition, and with patience, the reason why you are here, and what you uniquely have to give, will occur to you. Then you can live your life 'on purpose'

Open Hearted - The heart is like a flower - unless it is open it cannot release its fragrance into the world. The fragrance of the heart is made up of the qualities and virtues of our spirit. Most of us have learned how to keep our heart closed in a world that would trample all over us if we let it. Being open hearted today seems to require tremendous courage. It is a courage which comes only when we realise that no one can hurt us, no matter what they say or do. They may hurt our body, but if we have realised we are spirit, nothing outside can touch us, if we so decide.