Re: Jangama Dhyana
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
For someone just beginning meditation, I would consider this approach of 'Jangama Dhyana ' durlabha dhyāna or difficult to obtain (durlabha) + meditation, reflection (dhyāna).
To remain focused (dhāraṇa) without any support is a substantial undertaking. Can some accomplish this meditation that are new to this approach? I am sure there are some.
Yet for one just starting it is wise to consider āṇavopāya. And what is this āṇavopāya ( or āṇu + upāya ) ?
- āṇu अणु = fine , minute , atomic is known as 'atom' - which is another name for the individual jiva.
- upāya is the means whereby the āṇu or the individual jiva uses his own kāraṇa-s or instruments i.e. senses, prana and manas for self-realization. It includes disciplines concerning the regulation of prana, japa, concentration, meditation, etc.
Hence one is able to gain support (dhāra) with the instruments within (or even outside) the aspirant or practitioner.
What would be an example? Sound or mantra, breath or praṇa; there are many more.
praṇām
यतसà¥à¤¤à¥à¤µà¤‚ शिवसमोऽसि
yatastvaṠśivasamo'si
because you are identical with śiva
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