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.

      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.