What makes mind Peace meditation or Yoga?
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Both meditation and yoga. Those who can't practice yogic exercises can get peace of mind by just doing only meditation.
Love what you do and do what you love this is the is the base to keep mind Relax. I don' t think either meditation or yoga is going to help much because most of the time you get disturbed due to disliking job. Meditation or yoga are done to boost your capacity to work in odd situations which in turns give you peace . If you are able to motivate yourself sufficiently that you will pull enjoyment out of your regular job what ever it may be then not any thing special is required to do. I repeat don' t do any thing for enjoyment . Find enjoyment from whatever you are doing.
yoga in the morning and meditation in the evening makes mind peace
There are common themes for many of the schools
within Hinduism that can be found in the Vedic
scriptures, and such works as the Bhagavad Gita.
Remember yoga originated out of Hinduism. Most people
only know the physical forms of yoga, called hatha,
but those techniques area actually preparatory
techniques for the higher practices of the spiritual
types of yoga such as jnana, karma, and bhakti.
If you are interested in the yoga teachings of Lord
Krishna, then one thing you may want to focus on to
learn and practice in a more nonsectarian manner is
the Uddhava Gita. The Uddhava Gita is a summation of
the essence of the Bhagavad Gita (and the simplest and
most direct practice of yoga), and so it is eminently
suitable for nonsectarian, universal teaching which is
the essence of Hinduism.
Here is a short summation of the Uddhava Gita which is
found in the Srimad Bhagavatam (also known as
Bhagavata Purana) 11.7:
EPILOGUE - LORD KRISHNA'S LAST SERMON
At the end of another long sermon comprising of more
than one thousand verses, disciple Uddhava said: "O
Lord Krishna, I think the pursuit of God as You
narrated to Arjuna (in the Bhagavad Gita), and now to
me, is very difficult indeed, for most people; because
it entails control of unruly senses. Please tell me a
short, simple, and easy way to God-realization." Lord
Krishna upon Uddhava's request gave the essentials of
Self-realization as follows:
· Do your duty, to the best of your ability, for Me
without worrying about the outcome.
· Remember Me at all times. (Note that this is the
point of chanting things like the mahamantra - Hare
Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Kare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare which is
often chanted in kirtan or a variation of it. The
whole point of kirtan and mantra is remembrance.)
· Perceive that God is within every living being.
Mentally bow down to all beings and treat all beings
equally.
· Perceive through the activities of mind, senses,
breathing, and emotions that the power of God is
within you at all times, and is constantly doing all
the work using you as a mere instrument and a trustee.
I recommend the International Gita Society as they are
nonsectarian, offer affordable translations of the
Bhagavad Gita with commentary, and can help teach you
the basics without having to spend a lot of money or
submit to some guru you know nothing about:
http://www.gita-society.com/
http://www.gitainternational.com/...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/internation...
They also have an online Gita study and discussion
forum:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gita-talk/...
Meditation is simply learning to live in the moment,
when nothing distracts you and when you are not tied
to the past or anxious about the future. In meditation
you become peacefully aware of your real self. The
more you use it, the more aware you become. When you
learn to live life for each moment, to enjoy and
appreciate life to the fullest at that moment, you
suddenly become impervious to the myraid of doubts and
fears that you've lived with all your life.
While there are many folks that seem to believe their
particular mantra has "magical power", it really is
the mindfulness that matters. The mantra is just one
of the vehicles you can use to get there.
Here is the simple, yet potent, meditation technique
that I use with some recommended resources as well.
Specific posture does not matter. If you are
uncomfortable sitting on the floor, you can sit on a
chair with feet flat on the floor.
One practice that I find helpful in the vein of the Way of Oneness (the realization of interdependence) is to chant “Be
One, Be Peace” in a position of gassho (palms together
in front of chest with fingers pointing upward - a
traditional gesture of respect) to an object such as a
Dharma Wheel or a drawing of enso (a circle) as used
in Zen. Five minutes of this every morning before work
does wonders for my blood pressure and stress level.
You are more than welcome to use the chant if you
think you may find it possibly useful.
I use two forms: “Be One. Be Peace.” for those who
prefer a four syllable “mantra” or “Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.” for those who prefer the pace of a six syllable “mantra”. People who like (or are drawn) to chant are attracted to the rhythm.
For me, the purpose of any practice is to encourage
self-reflection, internalizing this awareness , and
wonder/gratitude/awareness of the interdependent
forces of the Universe.
There are a couple of simple techniques for silent
meditation as well. You do not have to sit on the
floor. You can sit with erect back on a chair. Many
people say try for 15 minutes twice a day. I say start
with a simpler goal - 5 minutes twice per day. The
benefits include stress management and relaxation
benefits which help the body, increased mindfulness
and focus, and increased energy. The mindfulness can
be a benefit to your spiritual life, but meditation
also has "non-spiritual" benefits. Here are two easy
techniques:
Breathing meditation - 1) Check posture. 2) Close your
eyes and relax. 3) Focus on your breath entering and
leaving your body. 4) Count breaths mentally one to
four. Repeat. 5) Don't fight a wandering mind, but
calmly direct it back to task. 6) Sit for a minute
afterwards.
"Mantra" technique (choose a personal "calm" word or
phrase that you will repeat in your meditation - it
can be from your religion or something as simple as
"one" or "calm" – I use the nonsectarian “Be One. Be
Peace” or “Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.”) - 1) and 2) as
above in the Breathing meditation. 3) Listen to your
breathing and let it relax you with each breath. 4)
Once you are relaxed, mentally "hear" your "calm" word
or phrase in your mind. Let it repeat in your mind. 5)
Don't fight a wandering mind, but calmly direct it
back to task. 6) Sit for a minute afterwards.
That is all there is to these very simple but
beneficial meditation techniques. Many people think
that something "mystical" should happen during
meditation. Most often "nothing" happens and "nothing"
should be expected.
Oh yes, and it didn't cost me anything to learn nor
were there any "initiations" involved.
a combination of both
Hi Friend!
I like your question, mostly now-a-days people need relax, peace and happy. For that people do different things to solve this problem.
Mostly i think when you have this problems first you have to get your mind fresh.Then dont think about any problems and just remember your beautiful days in your life which you have passed today and just realised that happiness.
You always have to smile and happy in all day.and when you get time you just relax your mind just talk to your best friend or collegue its your choice but dont get stressed.
Mostly there is options are there like meditation,yoga. But you just concentrate on this you find the one answer only like just relax your mind.we think that we can do yoga or meditation but result have to come relax.it need peace and happy.
You just pray to god or go and sit on temple for half an hour you get more relaxation.
To keep peaceful give some charity to needy or underpriviliged before eating or going to work.
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