Indian Monk Shares His BEST Tips For Improving Meditation

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Today's talk discusses the challenges of implementing self-improvement advice and the importance of meditation in spiritual growth. It explains that while self-help books often contain valuable insights, they fail to address the structure of the mind, which is likened to an elephant (emotions and ingrained patterns) with a mahout (intellect). The key to change lies in training the mind through repetition (abhyasa) and developing dispassion for worldly attachments (vairagya).

Swamiji emphasizes the importance of regular practice, fixed time and place for meditation, avoiding negative thoughts and company, practicing asceticism, cultivating a sense of vastness, yearning for enlightenment or God, spiritualizing daily activities, and seeking holy company. It also touches on the effectiveness of rituals in elevating the mind and the need for balance in spiritual practices.

The discussion draws from various sources, including Jonathan Haidt's work, Swami Ashokananda's teachings, and the Bhagavad Gita. It concludes by summarizing ten practical points for effective meditation, stressing the importance of consistent practice and mental preparation for deeper spiritual experiences.

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Clip From: Meditate Better | Swami Sarvapriyananda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGYGxdcdE40

Swami Sarvapriyananda | Vedanta New York | Vedanta Society of Southern California | Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Golpark, Kolkata | Swami Vivekananda | Self-realization | Advaita Vedanta | Hinduism

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