Meditation speaks. It speaks in silence. It reveals. It reveals to the aspirant that matter and spirit are one, quantity and quality are one, the immanent and the transcendent are one. It reveals that life can never be the mere existence of seventy or eighty years between birth and death, but is, rather, Eternity itself.
Interpretation
Meditation reveals the unity of existence and the eternal nature of life.
Sri Chinmoy's quote emphasizes that meditation allows individuals to transcend the ordinary experience of life and recognize the interconnectedness of all aspects of existence. It suggests that life is not limited to a brief span between birth and death, but is an expression of the eternal, urging aspirants to delve deeper into the essence of their being and the universe.
In practice
During a mindfulness retreat, I shared this quote to emphasize the depth of meditation.
True meditation can never be done with the mind. Very often we make a mistake when we say that we are meditating in the mind and utilising the mind. Real meditation is done in the psychic being and in the soul. It goes hand in hand with flaming aspiration, the burning flame that wants to climb up to the Highest.
Meditation is not an escape. Meditation is the acceptance of life in its totality, with a view to transforming it for the highest manifestation of the divine Truth here on earth
At last _x000D_ _x000D_ He is healed of his self-doubt._x000D_ _x000D_ Now what is happening ?_x000D_ _x000D_ He is awakening_x000D_ _x000D_ To his souls ecstasy-sun.
The word 'yoga' means skill - skill to live your life, to manage your mind, to deal with your emotions, to be with people, to be in love and not let that love turn into hatred.
Enthusiasm Rules his inner world. Determination Rules his outer world. Therefore Happiness has become His real name.
I am very happy Because I have conquered myself And not the world. I am very happy Because I have loved the world And not myself.
But when I look back I can't call myself unlucky. My 23rd birthday was December 14. In these years I have had more than most people get in a lifetime.
You must not pity me because my sixtieth year finds me still astonished. To be astonished is one of the surest ways of not growing old too quickly.
The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
Blessings don’t come from outside, but from within. Whatever blessings we receive are the result of our own efforts and positive actions.
A teacher of fear can't bring peace on earth. We have been trying to do it that way for thousands of years. The person who turns inner violence around, the person who finds peace inside and lives it, is the one who teaches what true peace is. We are waiting for just one teacher. You're the one.
The ocean can be yours; why should you stop_x000D_ Beguiled by dreams of evanescent dew?_x000D_ The secrets of the sun are yours, but you_x000D_ Content yourself with motes trapped in beams.
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