It's important to remember that meditation is not about stopping thoughts but about observing them without getting caught up in them. Be gentle with yourself and be persistent. With regular practice, …
How to meditate?
Vivekananda taught “how to meditate” too. In a lecture delivered at San Francisco on 5 April 1900, he told— First, to sit in the posture In which you can sit still for a long time. All the nerve …
What Is Meditation?
In a lecture delivered at Alameda, California, on 18 April, 1900, Vivekananda told— What is meditation? Meditation is the power which enables us to resist all this. Nature may call us, “Look there …
Swami Vivekananda’s Quotes On Meditation
Swami Vivekananda's grip over meditation (dhyana) was visible from his early childhood. In his childhood he observed the elder members of his family worshipping and meditating. He too used …
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What is the best time for Meditation?
According to the sages of India, the best times to meditate are when night changes into day and day changes into night. In other words, sunrise and sunset hours are the best times for meditation. …
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Meditation – Swami Vivekananda
(Delivered at the Washington Hall, San Francisco, April 3, 1900*) Meditation has been laid stress upon by all religions. The meditative state of mind is declared by the Yogis to be the highest …