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1. B.J.P.S Samiti’s
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Program:
Semester:
Course: NAME OF THE COURSE
1
Std :10th
PE Lesson no 10 : MEDITATION
Teacher Name : S B HUDDAR

2. MEDITATION
Introduction :
• Man is suffering from several diseases in the present
scenario due to stress and mental instability.
Inappropriate life style and lack of mental stability are
the main reasons for this. Dhyana (Meditation) referred
in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali Saga is a major
dimension and practice of meditation helps in solving
the problems of man. Meditation helps in achieving
mental concentration in students.
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3. Meaning of Meditation:
• Releasing the mind from distractions and concentrating on a
particular object or subject is called meditation. Involving
mind in creative activities, thinking only about such
activities, ending all sorts of confusions needs immense
practice. Such a practice will give relief to the mind and
develops immense mental strength. This leads to
development of qualities like concentration, affection,
patience, brotherhood, forgiveness.
• Effortlessly concentrating on one aspect and deriving
pleasure is meditation. It is the happiness obtained by
attaching good thoughts with the mind and thereby having
control over it.
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4. Method of Meditating
• The meditator follows the methods of meditation - posturer
and mudras as per his own mental decisions.
• Padmasana, Vajrasana, Swasthikarana, siddhasana,
Bhadrasana, sukhasana and Standing posturer may be
relected for meditation.
1. Trunk , back, neck should be aligned during meditation.
2. The distractors should be avoided and one useful aspect
should be selected in the mind. The mind should fully
concentrate on the aspect.
3. Every matter should be cantiously thought.
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5. Method of Meditating (Continued)
4. Meditation should be pleasurable and performed in
appropriate position.
5. Strong will is required for practice.
6. The mind with inner strength when focused on an aspect
or object leads to deep meditation.
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6. Benefits of Meditation
1. Develops mental concentration.
2. Mind gets free of all distractions.
3. Body and mind gets filled with joy.
4. Control over breathing process can be achieved.
5. Creativity increases. Mental stability is derived in the areas
of work.
6. Lightness, stability and clarity is obtained to meditator.
Anger enmity can be kept away and love, brotherhood as
well as sustenance gets increased.
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7. Benefits of Meditation(Continued)
7. Meditation inculcates the quality of sitting in one place,
thinking of one aspect and understanding of one aspect.
8. Meditation helps in improving the mental status of
patients. Meditation sessions are conducted in some of the
National and International Health Centers.
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8. Question and Answers
I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
1. _________ is a super tonic for psychosomatic illnesses.
a) Dhyana b) asana c)mudra d) none of these
2. Dhyana based on material thing is a __________ dhyana
a) Sthoola b) sukshma c) Jythir d) none of these
3. ____________ dhyana is better than jyothirdhyana
a) sukshma b) jyothir c) none of these d) sthoola
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9. 4. Upasane means ___________ pooja a meditation
a) Durga b) worship c) shiva d) ganesha
5. Sagunapasane is __________ in nature
a) Physical b) mental c) biological d) chemical
6. Nigunopasane is _______ in nature
a) Nonchemical b) Geographical c) Nonphysical d) chemical
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10. Answer the following questions
1. Write the meaning of dhyana.
Ans: Dhyana means the mind thinks or concentrates only one
thought or substance.
2. What is root of meditation?
Ans: Medikare is root of word meditation.
3. What are the types of dhyana?
Ans: Sthoola dhyana (material meditation)
· Jyothirdhyana ( Luminous meditation)
· Sukshmadhyana (subtle mediation) are The types of Dayana
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11. 4. What are the useful of dhyana?
Ans: * Gives rest to the body and mind
· Reduces mental anxiety stress and there by helps relive.
· The respiratory rate reduces the oxygen consumption is
reduced
· Reduces the acidity in the blood and there by eliminates
diseases related to anxiety,fear and restlessness.
· The meditator gains lightness in his body, mental stability
and clarity of thought.
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12. 5. What is the meaning of saguna?
Ans: saguna means one which has form shape and other
special chacteristics.
6. How is sthoola dhyana is described?
Ans: Sthoola dhyana as that of daily meditating on the eyes
and pleasant form, decoration and the transporting medium of
the almighty
7. What is the meaning of the jyothirdhyana?
Ans: Jyothirdhyana means contemplating on brahma on the
serepent shaped kundalini which is situated on the base of the
linga.
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13. 8. What are the phases of dhyana.
Ans: * The thoughts that come to the mind should be
reviewed. Initially many thoughts come to the mind.
· Slowly change the direction of thoughts and guide them
towards a central thought.
· Slow down the rate of thoughts coming to the mind
· The intensity of thoughts decreases and calmness pervades.
· This results in a single resolution to meditate upon
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14. 9. What is meant by Nirgunopasane?
Ans: Nirgunopasane means without characteristics. The
internal soul or the almighty who is external to the meditated
does not have any forms of physical, nonphysical or
psychological features such as conscience, emotional
feelings etc.
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15. 10. What are the advantages of dhyana?
Ans: * Dhyana plays an important role in supplying pure blood
nerves, brain, spinal cord and heart muscle.
· Dhyana cleanses respiratory tract and helps in retaining the
functioning of the body parts this reduces dizziness caused due to
imbalance in acid base balance.
· It helps in improving perception, digestion, and memory power.
It releases mind from the control of body and stimulates intellect.
· Cool and composed mind can be achieved through regular
practice of dhyana.
· Rhythmic and systematic process of breathing in dhyana makes
mind tension free and creative.
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