Welcome to the meditation where,
Using the ancient technique of anapanasati,
We will explore our breath,
Becoming aware of each inhale,
Each exhale,
While delving into reflections on viveka and vairagya.
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 lotus position.
Allow yourself to let go of all thoughts and simply be here and now.
Find a place where you can feel calm and comfortable.
Relax and close your eyes.
Throughout the session,
Maintain a straight spine and remain still.
This will help your mind become more concentrated,
And the knowledge gained will be absorbed more deeply.
Observe how you breathe.
Allow yourself to fully relax,
Calm down.
Allow yourself to breathe naturally,
Effortlessly,
Calmly.
Do you hear your breath?
Connect all your attention under your nostrils and keep it there until the end of the meditation.
Take an even closer look what is happening there.
What sensations arise?
Become conscious of the significance of attachment and its impact on our existence.
As the revered Shiva proclaimed,
Any attachment to something or someone is a challenge to Brahman the Absolute,
For in life the only rightful attachment is to the Divine.
This serves as a reminder that genuine joy and liberation are found in our connection to the Divine,
Rather than to the material world.
When an individual reaches a state of consciousness where they can stand up and walk away at any moment without remorse,
They have discovered true joy.
Reflect on the teachings of the sage Ramacharaka who advised,
Do not cling to life.
This serves as a reminder that our authentic happiness and tranquility stem from within,
Not from our external environment.
Ask yourself,
Is there anything in your life from which you could walk away without hesitation?
And where could you not?
It is in those places where you hesitate that attachment exists,
And with it the potential for future issues.
The stronger the attachment,
The greater the potential for suffering.
This doesn't imply apathy,
Rather you should carry out your responsibilities,
Adhering to Dharma,
While remaining ready for everything to change at any moment.
In bygone eras,
Warriors readied themselves for combat with intense discipline,
Aware that each confrontation might be their final.
They accepted this possibility.
This is what it means to live without attachment.
Ask yourself,
Is there anything in your life from which you could walk away without hesitation?
And where could you not?
It is in those places where you hesitate that attachment exists,
And with it the potential for future issues.
True happiness and peace come from our inner state,
Not from external circumstances.
If there is something in your life where you can stand up and leave at any moment,
And where are you not ready to do that?
It is precisely where you are not ready that attachment is present,
And therefore,
Problems may arise in the future.
The stronger the attachment,
The more likely the suffering.
This does not mean being indifferent.
No,
You need to fulfill your duties,
Following Dharma,
But be prepared for everything to change at any moment.
If you find yourself harboring hopes,
Let them drift by,
For they too will eventually diminish.
One day,
That departure will be a source of regret,
A reflection of time lost.
The opportune moment to begin is now.
Affirm to yourself,
I value myself,
I love myself,
I respect myself.
It might seem fanciful and absurd.
Yet,
Within a mere two minutes,
Everything can transform,
And clarity will emerge.
This is the essence of true meditation,
For meditation is always grounded in the now.
It is in the present that we find peace,
Harmony,
And perfect equilibrium.
For all the worries that afflict mankind,
All the fears that are at the heart of human consciousness,
They exist only in the concept of tomorrow.
Fear is always projected into the future.
In the domain of the now,
Fear has no place.
If a gunshot were to sound at this moment,
And it were your time,
There would be no space for fear.
But if someone were to predict your end right now,
Fear would take hold.
When?
In the future.
The more one anchors themselves in the now,
The more joy they will find in their life.
That same joy everyone earnestly seeks.
Life unfolds in profound simplicity.
If hopes arise,
Let them pass through,
For they too shall fade.
Someday their passing will be lamentable,
Deeply regrettable for the time squandered.
The time is ripe to commence,
Right at this moment.
Declare unto yourself,
I cherish myself,
I adore myself,
I honor myself.
It may appear whimsical and ludicrous,
Yet,
In the span of two minutes,
All shall metamorphose and the discernment shall dawn upon you.
This is authentic meditation,
For Dhyana resides perpetually in the present.
In the present lies serenity,
Concord,
And consummate balance.
For all the anxieties that plague humanity,
All the apprehensions which form the core of human consciousness,
They dwell solely in the realm of tomorrow.
Fear perpetually resides in the future tense.
In the realm of the present,
Fear finds no sanctuary.
Should a gunshot echo now,
And should fate claim you,
There shall be no time for trepidation.
Yet,
Should someone foretell your demise at this very instant,
Fear shall grip you.
When,
In the future,
The more deeply one roots oneself in the present,
The greater the abundance of joy in their existence.
That self-same joy that all fervently pursue,
Life unfolds with remarkable simplicity.
Now gradually,
Return to awareness of the surrounding space.
Feel the surface on which your body is sitting.
Open your eyes and allow yourself to remain in this state of calm and presence throughout the day.
May this meditation bring you peace and understanding,
Inspiring you time and again to engage in daily practices of mindfulness and non-attachment.
