|
In Jainism, 'Dhyana' means
the concentration of mind on a particular object. When, the mind
concentrates on immoral object, it is 'Aprasasta Dhyana'. |
|
Aprasasta-Dhyana is
of two types , namely, Arta-Dhyana and Raudra-Dhyana. When we think about
our loss or failure, we become sad. This is called 'Asta-Dhyana'. When we
wish bad things for others, we harm ourselves as well. This is called
Rudra-Dhyana. Worldly life is full of sufferings on account of these two
Aprasasta-Dhyanas. Prasasta-Dhyana is the only way to relieve oneself from
these sufferings. |
|
Prasasta-Dhyana is of
two kinds, namely Dharma-Dhyana and sukla-Dhayana. When we think of great
souls. remember their virtues, and practise religious activities, we do
Dharma-Dhayana. After Dharam-Dhyana, Sukla-Dhyana is practiced. In
Shukla-Dhyana, the Munies meditate upon the self, after renouncing all other
thoughts. In the present era, the Sukla-Dhyana is not possible to be
practised, so the Dharma-Dhyana is the only way to relieve oneself from Arta
and Raudra-Dhyanas. |
|
Dharma-Dhyana induces
us to practise non-violence. To avoid physical violence of self, we should
keep our bodies healthy by taking a balanced vegetarian diet. to avoid
mental violence of self, we should have good thoughts and speak the truth.
We should be nice to all. This way of living is helpful for Dharma-Dhyana.
So, we should adopt Dharma-Dhyana as a way of life and not as a ritual. |
|
Samayika |
|
IN Jainism, Samayika
is a rightous meditation. Samayika is a practice of equanimity. Samayika is
the quality of remaining calm and undisurbed. Samayika is a practice of self
awaareness. Samayika is a relationship of self with the rest of the
universe. It implies evenness of mind and temper. It entails removal of
delusion (Moha), attachment (Raga) and aversion (Dvesa). |
|
Samayika consists of
a combination of the study of scriptures, contemplation of the principles of
religion and mental or vocal recitation of prayers (Japa) like Namokara-Mantra. |
|
We should practise
equanimity with cheerful state of mind, totally abstaining from the five
sins namely violence, untruth, theft, sensual pleasures and attachment
through our activities-physical as well as mental for a set time. The
minimum time limit for practising Samayika is 48 minutes-three times a day. |