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== Introduction == | |||
Meditation is a practice that was originated in ''Vedic'' time and is used as a modality in Ayurveda (Science of Life), the comprehensive, natural health care system.<ref name=":0">Sharma H. Meditation: Process and effects. Ayu. 2015 Jul;36(3):233. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4895748/</ref> The word Meditate is derived from the Latin word ''Meditari'' which means to think about or consider and the root word ''Med'' means to take appropriate measures.<ref name=":1">Carrico Mara. A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation.Yoga Journal. Accessed on: 2021/04/05.Available from: https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/let-s-meditate/</ref> The main purpose of meditation is to connect oneself to one's deep inner self and fundamental unity of every living thing. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
Meditation has various techniques which include contemplation, concentration, use of various sounds, guided meditation, meditative movement exercises such as yoga and tai-chi, qigong, breathing exercises, and Matra. These techniques work at various levels like senses, mind, intellect, and emotions. Among all of these techniques, the one which achieve the goal to connect the deep inner self serve the true purpose of meditation.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== How is human body viewed in Vedic Science? == | |||
Human body consists of three aspects: | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Meditation is a practice that was originated in Vedic time and is used as a modality in Ayurveda (Science of Life), the comprehensive, natural health care system.[1] The word Meditate is derived from the Latin word Meditari which means to think about or consider and the root word Med means to take appropriate measures.[2] The main purpose of meditation is to connect oneself to one's deep inner self and fundamental unity of every living thing. [1][2]
Meditation has various techniques which include contemplation, concentration, use of various sounds, guided meditation, meditative movement exercises such as yoga and tai-chi, qigong, breathing exercises, and Matra. These techniques work at various levels like senses, mind, intellect, and emotions. Among all of these techniques, the one which achieve the goal to connect the deep inner self serve the true purpose of meditation.[1]
How is human body viewed in Vedic Science?[edit | edit source]
Human body consists of three aspects:
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sharma H. Meditation: Process and effects. Ayu. 2015 Jul;36(3):233. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4895748/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carrico Mara. A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation.Yoga Journal. Accessed on: 2021/04/05.Available from: https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/let-s-meditate/
