The document outlines the 7 stages of meditation as a gradual process, from initial thoughts and exercises to developing a meditation practice and ultimately experiencing the world within. It describes each stage and challenges associated with dropping out between stages 3-6. The purpose is to communicate that meditation requires determination, patience and regularity, and that success is assured for those who engage with the full process.

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Meditation is a
linear process.
Yet it comes to us
in multiple hops.

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Each stage has a
role to play in this
process of
evolution.

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The hops r there
to make body &
mind ready to
experience
what’s beyond.

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Here we learn
how this journey
unfolds.
From beginning
to ‘being there’.

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Thoughts of
Meditation
V r surrounded by a
strange desire to
meditate. Our reasons
could be varied, yet
it’s always a natural
pull.
I should do
Things begin with

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Meditative
Thoughts
Our thoughts change
automatically. V begin
picking related books,
watch talks, go to
seminars, visit events
etc.
I will do
They hop to

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Meditative
Exercises
V actually begin. V
learn something: may
be a guided
meditation! V gather
first experiences.
I am starting
Next…

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Meditation
Method
Point where
meditative interest
merges with spiritual
inclination. Most will
find their real Teacher
at this junction.
I am learning
Serious Level

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Meditative
Techniques
This is when v start
facing challenges &
we still wish to go
deeper...
I am serious
A step deeper

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Meditation
Practice
The lonely leg of the
journey. Only thing to
do: Come to ground-
zero & do it. Light of
the teacher guides
here.
I am doing
Addiction

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Meditation
The first experience of
what is beyond our
body & mind.
I am there
A new journey begins when we reach Stage 7.
Finally…

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Meditation
Until point 6 the journey happens in the
world outside.
Here onwards we go into the
world that’s within.

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Meditation
What happens thereon is defined in the
books like:
Patanjali Yogsutra &
Bhagwad Gita.
Though it will require expert
training to comprehend the
meanings & understand messages.

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The purpose of this
presentation is to
communicate that
meditation is a gradual
process.
Journey from 1 to 7
may happen in
7 seconds or may
take 7 lifetimes.

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One must engage in it
with:
• determination,
• patience &
• regularity.
Success is then
assured.

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Mistake people
commit is that they
drop out between
Stage 3 & 6.
DANGER ZONE

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On reaching 7 rarely
will anyone quit.
It’s a different world there
& that can only be
experienced.

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All my slideshows focus on
things related to these 7
stages.
Gratitude & Dedication:
To my revered teacher
Swami Amartayananda & the
message of SDM – Satsang,
Disciplined Life, Meditation.
Author: Puneet Srivastava
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