When you want to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable mind, then there is a priceless technique called meditation. It is done in an open-air or inside a room, in a calm atmosphere to train attention and awareness or focussing on a particular object , thought or activity.

History

It is practised in numerous religions. We can see the roots in our Upanishads, which play a key role in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is also called ‘ dhyana’ in Hinduism and Buddhism and comes from the Sanskrit root “dhayi”, meaning to contemplate or meditate. Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Pandit Ravishankar, and Sad Guru, etc. emphasis meditation. Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Dyaan can produce a deeper understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. Dhyaan can create a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. Initially, in the practice of dhyana, our mind focuses on jumbled thoughts that may be crowding our minds and causing stress. In this article on meditation, let’s briefly know the types of meditation and the fundamentals of meditation.