"Meditation speaks. It speaks in silence. It reveals. It reveals to the aspirant that matter and spirit are one, quantity and quality are one, the immanent and the transcendent are one. It reveals that life can never be the mere existence of seventy or eighty years between birth and death, but is, rather, Eternity itself."
- Sri Chinmoy
1. Satisfaction
"Why do we meditate? We meditate precisely because this world of ours has disappointed us and because failure looms large in our day-to-day life. We want fulfilment. We want joy, peace, bliss and perfection within and without. Meditation is the answer, the only answer."
We are all consciously or unconsciously aspiring for happiness and satisfaction, but, is difficult to achieve. Meditation offers the ability to be at peace with ourselves and discover an inner source of joy.
2. Relaxation.
Modern life is stressful. Many demands are placed on our time. Meditation helps relax both mind and body. Meditation teaches us to detach from our multifarious thoughts; it is this inner peace which gives real lasting relaxation.
3. Health.
Many medical conditions can be caused and exacerbated by stress. Through meditation we can reduce our conscious and subconscious stress; this helps improve both our inner and outer health. Studies have shown a link between meditation and good health. (e.g. link)
4. Inner Peace.
No matter how successful we are in the material world, inner peace remains elusive. It is meditation that can give us real lasting inner peace. A peace that doesn't depend on external events.
5. Life's Purpose.
Meditation can offer more than just relaxation; it is a life long process of inner self discovery. Meditation enables us to access a deeper part of ourselves and gain a greater sense of self-awareness and purpose to life.
Further Reading
- Benefits of Meditation at Write Spirit
- Benefits of Meditation at Sri Chinmoy Centre
