15 steps to meditation

A beginner’s guide

15 STEPS TO MEDITATION

© Puneet Srivastava, Feb 2015

TECHNIQUE COULD BE ANY…

This presentation describes 15 basic steps

for perfecting practice of meditation.


Clue: Physical Activity

MAKE BODY READY


1

Clue: Observe Great Lives

MAKE MIND READY


2

Clue: Think deeply about life.

MAKE THOUGHTS READY


3

Clue: Just Experience

SIT EYES CLOSED


4

ONE MAY EASILY FAIL.

These 4 are essential pre-requirements for

meditation. Without this basic readiness…


Who? Clue: Follow Natural Instinct

NOW, FIND A TEACHER


5

Clue: Self-Motivation

LEARN & PRACTICE


6

Clue: Think Deep

ANALYZE EXPERIENCE


7

THIS IS JUST INTRODUCTION.

Step 5 to 7 introduce us into meditation.


Clue: Experience it deeper

PRACTICE MORE


8

Clue: Learn Basics of RajaYoga*

IMPROVE TECHNIQUE


9

*RajaYoga is a part of Vedanta. There r other systems as well.

• In many cases first experiences are not always as desired.

• I learned meditation at the age of 19 from an instructor.

Practiced for few years, though could never be regular. By 25, I

had completely quit.

• Finally, I met my teacher at the age of 27. Since then, I haven’t

stopped, though it took me good time. So, keep looking… the

journey is seldom linear…


Clue: Determination

ADD DEPTH TO EXPERIENCING


10

Clue: Persist

STAY PATIENT


11

PROGRESS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OBSERVE.

This is a very crucial stage. One must keep

faith.


AND THAT OPENS A NEW WORLD.

A NEW YOU!

For those who persist, the ice melts…


Clue: Watch Your Smile

NOW, EXPERIENCE THE JOY


12

Clue: Just Experience Anew

OBSERVE THE WORLD AROUND


13

Clue: Advanced Training & Practice

EVOLVE YOUR TECHNIQUE


14

No clues needed here.

One enjoys simply

FINALLY, JUST BE THERE


15

CONTINUITY IN MEDITATION

The challenge is NOT meditation per se. There are enough techniques & methods… The challenge is:


THEN WE QUIT.

We learn; We practice for some days &…


YES, HERE & NOW & EVERYDAY!

Don’t let that happen to you.

Keep practicing, reading & learning…


Or at least a life with peace within.

THIS MAY BE YOUR ROAD TO NIRVANA


• Gratitude: To my revered teacher Swami Amartayananda for the

gift of SDM Methodology and ‘Watching Thought Flow’

technique.

• SDM: Satsang, Disciplined Life & Meditation.

• Satsang is a Sanskrit term meaning: Staying in good company.


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