Dhyan on God with form ( સાકાર ) is easier ---
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It is harder to comprehend formless ( નિરાકાર ) nature of God as long as we are in ordinary human existence. To comprehend God with form is easier. For this reason we should constantly be aware of our goal and ideal that we aspire for in this life. After that try to merge ( be one with ) with satguru's heart by keeping your whole attention focused on it , with knowledge, love and devotion. Prayer is also a kind of dhyan on formless nature of God.
Sleepiness ( half-sleep, તંદ્રા ) and concentration in dhyan ---
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Some people get sleepy and then sleep while in dhyan. This is a sign of lethargy and inertia. One becomes fresh and energetic, if dhyan is done with concentration and in lively manner. Body also has a feeling of lightness. Mind stops being indecisive for a time being, due to the strong effect of concentration that is produced by dhyan. As soon as sleepiness is produced during dhyan, we should shake off this sleepiness by being alert and conscious internally. This is a dangerous obstacle in dhyan. One can be aware of being in sleep but this half-sleep produces illusion and sadhak has a feeling of being in deep dhyan. Concentration during dhyan produces tremendous joyous feeling and freshness. Such characteristics differentiate concentration during dhyan from half-sleep.
True dhyan ---
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Number of hours is not a true measure of dhyan or any other tool that you may practice. The true measure is lively expression of aspiration in daily activities of life from practice of such tools. The other measures are increasing aspiration for the God and love for satguru. Our aim and importance should always be towards increasing these true measures and that itself is true dhyan. If our natural tendencies ( વૃત્તિ ) are always virtuous and focused towards God, then you may not need to sit in that kind of dhyan.
Tools like japa, vrat, rituals, dhyan, true knowledge and devotion are used to turn our natural tendencies and aspiration towards God. So please do not mention number of hours as a guide to your progress. To take this further, our whole life should be an expression of the spirit of prayer. At that time prayer is not mere words. Life becomes a continuos prayer of thought, speech and behavior just like the process of breathing, then dhyan or samadhi becomes effortless.
( continued )
Pujya Shree Mota
Shree mota ni dhyan avastha and dhyan
Edition 2; pages 25-27.
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It is harder to comprehend formless ( નિરાકાર ) nature of God as long as we are in ordinary human existence. To comprehend God with form is easier. For this reason we should constantly be aware of our goal and ideal that we aspire for in this life. After that try to merge ( be one with ) with satguru's heart by keeping your whole attention focused on it , with knowledge, love and devotion. Prayer is also a kind of dhyan on formless nature of God.
Sleepiness ( half-sleep, તંદ્રા ) and concentration in dhyan ---
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Some people get sleepy and then sleep while in dhyan. This is a sign of lethargy and inertia. One becomes fresh and energetic, if dhyan is done with concentration and in lively manner. Body also has a feeling of lightness. Mind stops being indecisive for a time being, due to the strong effect of concentration that is produced by dhyan. As soon as sleepiness is produced during dhyan, we should shake off this sleepiness by being alert and conscious internally. This is a dangerous obstacle in dhyan. One can be aware of being in sleep but this half-sleep produces illusion and sadhak has a feeling of being in deep dhyan. Concentration during dhyan produces tremendous joyous feeling and freshness. Such characteristics differentiate concentration during dhyan from half-sleep.
True dhyan ---
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Number of hours is not a true measure of dhyan or any other tool that you may practice. The true measure is lively expression of aspiration in daily activities of life from practice of such tools. The other measures are increasing aspiration for the God and love for satguru. Our aim and importance should always be towards increasing these true measures and that itself is true dhyan. If our natural tendencies ( વૃત્તિ ) are always virtuous and focused towards God, then you may not need to sit in that kind of dhyan.
Tools like japa, vrat, rituals, dhyan, true knowledge and devotion are used to turn our natural tendencies and aspiration towards God. So please do not mention number of hours as a guide to your progress. To take this further, our whole life should be an expression of the spirit of prayer. At that time prayer is not mere words. Life becomes a continuos prayer of thought, speech and behavior just like the process of breathing, then dhyan or samadhi becomes effortless.
( continued )
Pujya Shree Mota
Shree mota ni dhyan avastha and dhyan
Edition 2; pages 25-27.
