Cosmic Meditation
"Inner Spiritual Growth with Meditation"
Cosmic meditation has been used by followers of Yoga for centuries as a pathway to spiritual growth. There are several kinds of cosmic meditation, each offering special techniques. The one you choose will depend on your needs and abilities. The term cosmic meditation usually refers to reaching inward in order to reach spiritual planes and thus be one with the creator and humankind.
Upanishadic (“together with” or “to sit”) cosmic meditation is the discipline preferred by many, as it requires a person to focus on a particular point or object. People find it relaxing and simple to direct their concentration to one place, allowing them to progress from a specific point to a journey inward. As they move from the external to the intermediate and finally the inward, visualization helps to tune the mind to a fine state of concentration needed to advance spiritual growth. By using a point of focus, the mind can broaden itself through relaxation and use cosmic meditation as a means of acquiring inner knowledge.
Cosmic meditation is not simple, however. Anyone who has tried the simplest of mental discipline knows that the mind is stubborn and resistant to change. It would rather be busy than sublime, full of thought than at rest. Reining in the restless nature of the mind is at times a difficult task and takes dedicated practice. Cosmic meditation not only tames your mind, it can free your spirit to take inward journeys that are both amazing and humbling.
Once you choose a particular object and become adept at using it to control your senses, you may find that you “see” a blue light when you close your eyes. This light is the cosmic meditation symbol of balance and spiritual awakening. Once you achieve this level of sprituality, you are well on your way to a deeper understanding not only of yourself but of the mysteries of life.
It has been advised that those who wish to practice cosmic meditation not attempt it while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Inner journeys may be possible in such a state but are limited to the astral plane, far away from the spiritual plane where learning takes place and inner peace and understanding originate.
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