Welcome to the meditation on mindful breathing,
Where we refine the mindfulness of our mind through the technique of anapanasati,
Arriving in the moment of presence and awareness.
Find a comfortable,
Quiet place where you can sit on any surface,
Preferably semi-hard or hard.
It could be a chair,
Or you can sit in a half-lotus or full-lotus position.
Allow yourself to set aside all worries and thoughts at this moment and immerse yourself in the world of your inner tranquility.
Close your eyes,
Breathe slowly and deeply,
Feeling each inhale and exhale like the ebb and flow of the tide coming and going.
Focus all your attention on the area beneath your nostrils,
Breathe slowly,
Consciously feeling each inhale and exhale like the ebb and flow of the tide coming and going.
The core of vairagya lies not in battling desires,
But in not being bound by them.
When we identify with an object,
We internalize it,
And that's the root of our suffering.
Your breath serves as a connection between your mind and your body,
Around you.
Vairagya teaches that one should neither cling to love nor be swayed by aversion.
Instead,
One should engage in bhakti,
Unconditional love.
This is a level of awareness akin to the skills of reading or driving.
Vairagya teaches that one should neither cling to love nor be swayed by aversion.
Instead,
One should engage in bhakti,
Unconditional love.
This is a level of awareness akin to the skills of reading or driving.
Maharishi Patanjali describes vairagya as a deliberate and controlled state of dominance,
A unique mental condition present in someone who does not chase after objects that are perceivable through specific senses,
Like vision or hearing.
Swami Sivananda articulates that vairagya is an entirely internal mental state.
He elaborates,
An individual can be amidst the hustle of life and various indulgences,
Yet maintain perfect vairagya,
While a hermit secluded in a Himalayan cave might be deeply attached to his waterpot,
Staff or a simple cloth.
It's often said that vairagya is the sole path to moksha.
Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita also highlights vairagya as a crucial method for reigning in the restless mind,
Which is as turbulent as the wind.
Wild and unmanageable emotions and thoughts lead to a cascade of unnecessary contemplations,
Planting the seeds of wants and necessities.
When our wants go unmet,
We encounter disappointment and frustration,
And if unchecked,
These emotions can evolve into anger,
Krodha.
An individual consumed by anger loses clarity of perception as their vision is clouded,
Buddhanasa.
In such a state,
Making decisions becomes challenging because the ability to discern reality from illusion,
Truth from falsehood,
Is compromised.
This confusion is marked by flawed analysis,
Ultimately resulting in downfall.
What we must release is the craving for a particular object or outcome born from an internal sense of need.
This internal sense of need propels the relentless cycle,
And the only escape is through vairagya.
To exist without this internal sense of need,
Isn't that the essence of vairagya?
Otherwise,
The cycle of desire re-emerges,
And a new descent begins.
And if an individual does not feel an internal necessity for numerous material items,
Or is not reliant on the continuous fulfillment of their desires,
This may be seen as an indication that they are approaching a state of detachment or spiritual freedom.
This internal sense of need propels the relentless cycle,
And the only escape is through vairagya.
To exist without this internal sense of need,
Isn't that the essence of vairagya?
Otherwise,
The cycle of desire re-emerges,
And a new descent begins.
And if an individual does not feel an internal necessity for numerous material items,
Or is not reliant on the continuous fulfillment of their desires,
This may be seen as an indication that they are approaching a state of detachment or spiritual freedom.
When our desires are not satisfied,
Disappointment and frustration arise,
And if this is not stopped,
These feelings gradually turn into anger.
A person who is overcome by anger cannot perceive things accurately,
Because his vision is obscured.
In such a state,
Decision-making becomes difficult,
Because the ability to distinguish the real from the unreal,
The true from the false,
Is impaired.
This is a state of confusion,
Characterized by an inability to analyze correctly,
Ultimately leading to downfall.
What we need to let go of is precisely the desire for a specific object or result,
Stemming from the inner sense of need.
This inner sense of need is the driving force behind this vicious cycle,
And the only way to get rid of it is vairagya.
Focus all your attention on the area beneath your nostrils.
Breathe slowly,
It is not attached to them.
Consciously feeling each inhale and exhale creates a person's ego.
Identification with an object means that the object is inside us,
Which is why we suffer.
Your breath becomes the link between your mind and your body,
Between you and the surrounding world.
Vairagya says,
You should neither love nor hate.
You should love in the form of bhakti,
Unconditional love.
This is a state of consciousness,
Just like the ability to read,
To drive.
Maharishi Patanjali defines vairagya as a conscious and controlled state of mastery,
A special state of mind that manifests in one who does not strive for objects that can be experienced through special sensory organs,
Such as sight or hearing.
Swami Sivananda says,
Vairagya is a purely internal state of mind.
He adds,
A person can remain in the busy world among various luxuries and still possess perfect vairagya,
While a sadhu who lives in a cave in the remote regions of the Himalayas may be deeply attached to his kamandalu,
Staff or piece of cloth.
It can be argued that vairagya is the only means of achieving moksha.
Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita also recommends vairagya as a key means of controlling the restless mind,
Which is as restless as the wind.
Unruly and uncontrollable feelings and mind give rise to uncontrollable and unnecessary thoughts,
Which sow the seeds of desires and needs.
When our desires are not satisfied,
Disappointment and frustration arise,
And if this is not stopped,
These feelings gradually turn into anger,
Krodha.
A person who is overcome by anger cannot perceive things accurately because his vision is obscured,
Buddhanasha.
In such a state,
Decision-making becomes difficult because the ability to distinguish the real from the unreal,
The true from the false,
Is impaired.
This is a state of confusion,
Characterized by an inability to analyze correctly,
Ultimately leading to downfall.
What we need to let go of is precisely the desire for a specific object or result,
Stemming from the inner sense of need.
This inner sense of need is the driving force behind this vicious cycle,
And the only way to get rid of it is vairagya.
Inner sense of need,
Isn't that vairagya?
If not,
The cycle of desire is reborn,
And a new downward spiral begins.
And if a person does not feel the inner need for many material things,
Or does not depend on the constant satisfaction of his desires,
This can be considered a sign that he is reaching a state of detachment or spiritual liberation.
During this meditation,
Allow your breath to be the connection to the infinite flow of energy and love.
Each inhale fills you with strength and peace.
Each exhale releases you from negative emotions and attachments.
Try to distinguish your inhales and exhales.
Explore your breath,
Slowing it down,
Thus calming down.
In the Bhagavad Gita,
It is said,
Love for God is called bhakti.
It is the best of all kinds of religion,
Better than knowledge,
And better than inaction.
Give yourself permission to be free from attachments and to be open to infinite love and wisdom,
Which is developed through the practice of mindful breathing.
Continue to observe your breath until the end of the audio session.
Only then will you develop true tranquility and inner peace within yourself.
