Meditation is not harmful, but is instead a natural stage of inner growth and blossoming that occurs through holistic personal and social development. [1] Proper meditation happens as a result of addressing physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs, and through implementing solutions to individual and social problems. [2] What some practice as "meditation" without this holistic growth can be harmful and cause misery. [3] True meditation is an evolved state achieved through Total Stress Management and practices like NAMASMARAN.