THE MOOD FOR MEDITATION The mood for meditation does not come if the physical condition of an aspirant is not favorable. Body and mind are closely related to each other and, therefore, when body remains disturbed, the mind too becomes distracted. Meticulous care is very necessary to maintain the proper health of the body through regulated diet, exercise, and rest. Even a little over-eating or fasting or lack of sleep or any imbalance of the three elements of the body ( bile, phlegm, and wind ) makes the physical condition unfavorable for meditation. No effective practice of meditation is possible when the body is over-tired through over-work or tense, or charged due to mental distractions. The body must be healthy, rested, and free from tension. Steadiness of posture is an important prerequisite for the practice of meditation. An aspirant is advised not to overdo his practice when his physical condition is not favorable. The brain becomes overheated as the result of forced practice and on account of constantly sitting on the meditation rug. Swami Adiswarananda - Prabuddha Bharata , March-April 1980.
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