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Meditation

Meditation is not forcing the mind to be quiet, but finding the quietness which is already there. This quietening of the body naturally allows an unusual degree of rest, which conserves energy to a considerable degree. It is certain that the activity of the mind and nervous system is least in this state and that the mind becomes quiet and calm.

The physical sciences inform us that the whole of creation is built up of layers of energy, one inside the other. The subtlest constitutes the inner most stratum of creation.

The search of physics leads the scientist to think that there might exist some fundamental form of energy, which is absolutely stable and more subtle that any other form of energy. The relative would then arise as perturbation of this absolute energy, and all forms of physical energy would be manifestation of this absolute state of unmanifested energy. This is the source of all matter and energy. It may be found to be too subtle to be known by physics. Even thought energy is too subtle to be measured by present-day physics. Clearly, every thought has a process of involving energy. Existence of long distance thought transmission, although not an ordinary phenomenon, confirms the concept of thought energy. Basis of thought energy is called the state of being, thus being and the absolute are synonyms.

Meditation is expanding our awareness towards this pure being, the state of pure existence which underlies all that exists. Everything is the expression of this pure existence or absolute being, which is the essential constituent of all relative life.

The present devil that is haunting the globe is stress. Heart attacks, cerebral strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, bronchial asthma, back pain, arthritis, hypertension, obesity are all stress-induced diseases. Stress and tension impair quality of life, drastically affect work efficiency, trigger a new series of psychosomatic ailments and aggravate psychic problems.

Causes for stress are multi-dimensional like trauma at the body level, restlessness and speed at the mental level, surges of excitement and depressions at the emotional level and deep-rooted conflicts at the intellectual level.

In the competitive world of industry, trade, finance, banking, management and information where breathtaking changes are taking place, tension stalks every individual worth his adrenaline.

The rat race creates tension which leads to dissatisfaction and frustration. Every passing day intensifies stress, leading to executive tension and consequently deterioration in efficiency and a steep rise in the incidence of psychosomatic ailments.

Psychological warnings

Working late more obsessively that usual, or harder than seems appropriate to the situation. Sleeping at the office frequently is an important sign.

Difficulty in making decisions, large and small, that the person would normally make easily.

• Making the safe choices, not the best ones.

• Excessive day dreaming or fantasising: always wishing he or she was elsewhere.

• Sexual or romantic indiscretions.

• Sudden increase in drinking or smoking habits.

• Use of anti-depressants, tranquilisers or mind-alerting drugs.

• Vague, disconnected speech or writing.

• Excessive worrying, especially over relative trivia (or extreme casualness and unconcern in the face of real problems).

• Constant repetition of the same subject at meetings, especially if the point is not particularly important.

• Inappropriate anger, hostility or outbursts of temper.

• Excessive or irrational mistrust of associates.

• Constant harping on personal failures or shortcomings.

• Constant reference to death or suicide.

• Hypochondria

• Insomnia (either difficulty falling asleep or frequent awakenings).

• Missing appointments or deadlines.

• Confusing or forgetting dates, place, times or other details.

• Sudden propensity for mistakes.

• Feeling worthless, inadequate, neglected, insecure (these are often hard to recognise, but might be evident between the lines).

• Prolonged period of brooding.

• Difficulty in working along with other people.

In a study sponsored by the World Health Organization, the Harvard School of Public Health predicted the global burden of diseased and injury in 2020. According to the study, heart disease which occupied fifth place among the 10 major diseases, will take the first place by 2020; the ranks of other disease in 1990 and 2020 respectively are: depression – four and two; road traffic accidents – nine and three; cerebra vascular disease six and four; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – 12 and 5; lower respiratory infections – one and six; diarrhoea disease - two and nine; HIV- eight and ten. It would appear that stress diseases would be the first three in rank, killing people.

But there is a way out to beat stress and it is through meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda.

Stress reaction

• What happens in your body due to stress?

• Stored sugar and fats pour into the bloodstream to provide fuel for quick energy.

• The breath rate shoots up, providing more oxygen.

• Red blood cells flood the bloodstream, carrying more oxygen to the muscles of the limbs and the brain.

• The heart speeds up and blood pressure soars, ensuring sufficient blood supply to needed areas.

• Blood clotting mechanisms are activated to protect against injury, muscles tense in preparation for strenuous action.

• Digestion ceases, so that blood may be diverted to muscles and brain.

• Perspiration and saliva increase.

• Triggered by the pituitary gland, the endocrine system steps up hormone production.

• Bowel and bladder muscles loosen.

• Cortisone pours into the system, as do the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

• The pupils dilate, allowing more light to enter. All senses are heightened.

Dr C C Sagy
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