Dhyana, the art of meditation, is the silent river flowing through the soul, a journey inward where the finite meets the infinite. It is not merely stillness but a sacred communion, where the restless waves of thought subside, revealing the mirror of truth. Rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Dhyana is the seventh limb of Ashtanga Yoga, a gateway to divine realization.
“Dhyana-heyas tad vrittayah”—“Meditation removes the disturbances of the mind.” These timeless words illuminate its essence: to dissolve the illusions of separation and awaken to the oneness of existence.
In the quiet embrace of Dhyana, the seeker sits, spine steady as the mountain, breath flowing like a gentle breeze. The mind, once a storm, becomes a calm lake, reflecting the light of the eternal self. The Bhagavad Gita speaks: “Yunjann evam sadatmanam yogi niyata-manasah”—“The yogi, with disciplined mind, constantly engages in meditation, seeking the self within.”
Dhyana is not an escape but a return—a return to the source, the unchanging truth beyond the veils of maya. It is the practice of witnessing, where the observer becomes the observed, and all dualities dissolve in the unity of consciousness.
The Upanishads declare: “Dhyana mulam guru murti”—“The root of meditation is the divine presence.” In this stillness, the seeker glimpses the sacred in all things, realizing that the self is not separate but a spark of the infinite flame.
Through Dhyana, the barriers of ego fade, and the heart awakens to the vast, boundless love of existence. It is the path to Samadhi, where the drop merges with the ocean, and the soul rests in eternal bliss.
“Om Shanti Shanti Shanti”—Dhyana is the prayer of silence, the song of the soul, calling all beings to awaken to their true nature. May its stillness guide every seeker to the light within, to the eternal peace that is always present.
Article Crafted by Yoga Home Bali Team
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