There are three direct roads to Godhead. The first consists in the performance of all actions in a spirit of dedication to God for His pleasure. The second, in the renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action. The third, in the identification of oneself with God through the process of dhyana. Dedication of all actions to Godconfers wisdom on the doer. Renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action bestows mental tranquillity.
Dhyana can be practised by all—the old, the young, the ignorant, the wise, the healthy and the weak. For those who do not possess the necessary physical and mental abilities to do dhyana, the cultivation of universal love would be as efficacious as dhyana. All these three paths, however, lead to the same goal.
It is very important to remember that the full power inherent in your words can be utilized through speaking softly and sweetly. For those anxious to visualize God in all, such gentleness of speech will be of immense help. Through words of affection and regard, and by the practice of softness of expression, not only will your minds be calm and light, you will also grant great joy to others! And when you carry out meditation and other spiritual practices in such a happy atmosphere, concentration will come easily.
Just as mental purity is a necessary precondition for meditation, mental tranquillity is also equally essential. A restless mind impedes the processes of both dharana and dhyana. The mind needs to be given rest through sleep. Sankaracharya compared sleep to samadhi, though samadhi confers much greater joy and inner harmony. Sufficient sleep is needed by an individual to keep his mind alert and poised for meditation.
Real meditation is getting absorbed in God as the only thought, the only goal. God only, only God. Always God breath God, love God, Live God.
JAI SAIRAM
