""Aides to Meditation"" by Paramananda, Swami is a spiritual guidebook that provides practical advice and techniques for those seeking to deepen their meditation practice. The book is divided into three parts, each offering a unique perspective on the art of meditation.In the first part, the author explores the benefits of meditation and provides an overview of different meditation techniques, including breath awareness, visualization, and mantra repetition. He also discusses common obstacles to meditation and offers tips for overcoming them.The second part of the book focuses on the role of the body in meditation. The author explains how physical postures, breathing techniques, and other bodily practices can help prepare the mind for meditation and deepen its effects.The final part of the book delves into the spiritual dimensions of meditation. The author discusses the role of devotion, surrender, and self-inquiry in the meditation process, and offers guidance on how to cultivate these qualities.Throughout the book, the author draws on his own experiences as a spiritual teacher and practitioner, and offers practical advice and exercises to help readers develop their own meditation practice. ""Aides to Meditation"" is a comprehensive guidebook that is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Concentration and Meditation, by Swami Paramananda. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106365.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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