Thought for the Day

A novice must start with meditation on Saguna Brahman (Divinity with attributes), and must observe all restrictions. One should be regular and punctual in one’s sadhana. A young sapling must be protected from animals; a fence must be put around it until it grows into a big tree. The fence becomes unnecessary after it becomes a huge tree. Similarly, rules and regulations are necessary for beginners in sadhana. An advanced spiritual aspirant does not depend on external props. Such a person can go into a trance at will. Meditation becomes spontaneous and habitual. Dhyana(Meditation) should be distinguished from dharana or mere concentration. The first stage of concentration should be followed up by contemplation and absorption. This absorption leads to meditation. Dhyana is not the monopoly of any particular religion. It is a universal and pragmatic programme for gaining the unitive knowledge of the Godhead.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba