Careless indifference and bodily restlessness in meditation cause negative vibrations.
Interpretation
Indifference and restlessness during meditation can create negative energy.
This quote by Paramahansa Yogananda emphasizes the importance of a focused and attentive state during meditation. Carelessness or a distracted mind not only hampers the meditation experience, but it can also generate negative energy or vibrations that affect one's inner peace and spiritual growth.
In practice
In a meditation workshop, to guide participants on the importance of focus.
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