![]() Guided by the all-wise power of Nature, the mind moves toward bliss, the simplest state of human awareness, and the state of pure consciousness. The vertical dive to the depths of the mind happens automatically. When you use the mantra properly, like a diver on the diving board, you simply take the correct angle and let go. The mantra serves as a vehicle for taking your mind inwards. Unless you know how to use the mantra properly, it cannot yield the maximum benefit. The mantra comes from the Vedic tradition of knowledge. When you learn the TM technique, you are given a personal mantra and taught how to use it properly. In fact, trying is totally prohibited in TM. The process of transcending is simple, natural and effortless. By transcending all the relative states of creation and reaching transcendental bliss consciousness, the mind will find that greatest joy, eternal absolute bliss.” When the attention is led from the gross to progressively subtler strata of creation, the mind will find increased charm at every step. “Experience shows that the subtle things of creation are far more charming than the gross, so if the attention can be led to the subtle fields of creation and if these can be experienced by the mind, they will naturally attract it by being more charming than the gross strata of creation. Maharishi explains this in more detail by stating: “Nothing in the field of gross creation is so joyful that it will satisfy for all time the mind’s thirst for happiness. The transitory joys of the ever-changing material world cannot satisfy the inner thirst of the mind for undying happiness. But it is not the mind that is at fault the real issue is that the point of focus is not sufficiently pleasing to capture the attention for any length of time. People believe that the mind cannot remain steady on any particular point for a long time, thus they assume that they will not be able to meditate. ![]() The mind is always thirsting for more happiness and more fulfilment in life. But once the monkey finds the fruit, it will sit on the branch and begin to enjoy it. Until the food to satisfy its hunger is found, it will continue to jump from tree to tree. In the case of a monkey jumping from branch to branch of a tree, initially we may infer that the monkey is jumping about aimlessly, but if we observe closely, we will see that the monkey is actually searching for food. It does not require any effort for the mind to shift its focus to the song because it is the natural tendency of the mind to move to a field of greater happiness. This shift of attention from a field of lesser charm to a field of greater charm happens automatically. If you are reading a book, and in the next room, you hear your favorite song on the radio, your attention will naturally shift from the book to the sound of the song. To elaborate on this theme, consider this example. The TM technique uses this natural tendency of the mind to go to a field of greater happiness in order to effortlessly enable the mind to experience pure consciousness, the source of unlimited bliss, creativity and intelligence. Everyone therefore has the ability to concentrate to any extent.” ![]() Every mind is attracted to something that is charming and joyful. No mind will remain on something that is ugly, or which does not provide happiness. It is not necessary for the mind to acquire this ability because it is already there. “ Every mind has the ability of unlimited concentration. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique explains: Because the mind wanders from thought to thought, the assumption is that it is the nature of the mind to wander and therefore the mind must be controlled. The mind is often compared to a monkey, jumping from branch to branch of a tree. The idea that meditation is difficult stems from the notion that it involves controlling the restless mind by forcing the mind to focus on a particular point of attention. Everyone has the ability to meditate and experience the benefits such as more skill in action, broader comprehension, and the ability to focus more sharply, improved health and more fulfilling relationships. It is a very simple, natural and effortless process. The answer is: Meditation is not difficult to practice. How do we meditate? My mind is so active, isn’t it very difficult to make the mind quiet? Photograph by Jeppe Hove Jensen Transcendental Meditation is a powerful tool that allows your mind to move toward bliss, pure consciousness, creativity and intelligence
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