Soham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self: An In-Depth Guide to Effective Meditation Contributor(s): (Swami Nirmalananda Giri), Abbot George (Author (Swami Nirmalananda Giri), Abbot George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0998599875 ISBN-13: 9780998599878 Publisher: Light of the Spirit Press
Binding Type: Paperback Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation - Religion | Hinduism - Ritual & Practices |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.11 lbs) 342 pages |
Themes: - Topical - New Age |
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Publisher Description: A complete guide in the theory and practice of meditation on the mantra "Soham." Why Soham Yoga Meditation? Meditation is the process of centering our awareness in the principle of pure consciousness which is our essential being. In this way we will never lose sight of our real identity. Normally we lose awareness of our true Self through consciousness of external objects. Since we are habituated-if not actually addicted-to objective consciousness, we can use that very condition to our advantage. Rather than disperse our consciousness through objects that draw us outward, away from the source of our being, we can take an object that will have the opposite effect, present it to the mind, and reverse our consciousness. Such an object must have three qualities:
That object is the mantra Soham. By sitting with closed eyes and letting the mind become easefully absorbed in experiencing the inner mental repetitions of Soham we thereby directly enter into the state of consciousness that is Soham, the state of consciousness that is both Brahman the Absolute and our Self. "Meditation is the shortest, simplest and most efficient method of Self-realization. Experiencing the oneness between the seeker (the individual sadhaka) and the sought (Satchidananda Brahman) is the essential feature of meditation. Soham sadhana is its most potent method (practice)". -Swami Swarupananda of Pavas In Soham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self you will find a full explanation of:
Those who seek to practice meditation will need nothing further than this in-depth guide. |
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