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Meditation is a linear process. Yet it comes to us in multiple hops.

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Each stage has a role to play in this process of evolution.

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The hops r there to make body & mind ready to experience what’s beyond.

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Here we learn how this journey unfolds.From beginning to ‘being there’.

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Thoughts of Meditation

V r surrounded by a strange desire to

meditate. Our reasons could be varied, yet it’s always a natural

pull.

I should do

Things begin with

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Meditative Thoughts

Our thoughts change automatically. V begin picking related books,

watch talks, go to seminars, visit events

etc.

I will do

They hop to

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Meditative Exercises

V actually begin. V learn something: may

be a guided meditation! V gather

first experiences.

I am starting

Next…

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Meditation Method

Point where meditative interest

merges with spiritual inclination. Most will

find their real Teacher at this junction.

I am learning

Serious Level

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Meditative Techniques

This is when v start facing challenges &

we still wish to go deeper...

I am serious

A step deeper

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Meditation Practice

The lonely leg of the journey. Only thing to

do: Come to ground-zero & do it. Light of

the teacher guides here.

I am doing

Addiction

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Meditation

The first experience of what is beyond our

body & mind.

I am there

A new journey begins when we reach Stage 7.

Finally…

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Meditation

Until point 6 the journey happens in the

world outside.

Here onwards we go into the

world that’s within.

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Meditation

What happens thereon is defined in the

books like:

Patanjali Yogsutra &

Bhagwad Gita.

Though it will require expert

training to comprehend the

meanings & understand messages.

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The purpose of this presentation is to communicate that meditation is a gradual process.

Journey from 1 to 7 may happen in

7 seconds or may take 7 lifetimes.

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One must engage in it with:• determination,• patience & • regularity.

Success is then assured.

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Mistake people commit is that they drop out between Stage 3 & 6.

DANGER ZONE

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On reaching 7 rarely will anyone quit.

It’s a different world there & that can only be

experienced.

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All my slideshows focus on things related to these 7 stages.

Gratitude & Dedication:

To my revered teacher

Swami Amartayananda & the

message of SDM – Satsang,

Disciplined Life, Meditation.

Author: Puneet SrivastavaWebsite: www.desiretofly.inTwitter: @desire_to_fly_