Meditation

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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. 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. The main purpose of meditation is to connect oneself to one's deep inner self and the fundamental unity of every living thing.

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 sthe true purpose of meditation.

How is the human body viewed in Vedic Science?

The human body consists of three aspects:

Physical body

Inner faculty

Deep inner self

Physical body (Also known as "Sthula sarira")

The physical body is the mortal, material body that acts-eats breathes, and moves. The physical body consists of five constituent elements: ether, air, water, fire, and earth. The body consists of three features: birth, old age, death. The physical body has the capacity to experience joy and sorrow and also form the basis of earthly relationships. After death, the physical body also dies and the 5 elements are dissolved.

Inner faculty