{"id":2358,"date":"2021-10-14T10:10:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2021-10-31T05:29:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T05:29:09","slug":"what-is-the-purpose-of-the-mantra-during-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-mantra-during-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Purpose of the Mantra During Meditation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
So you want to get into meditation but you\u2019ve heard that you will also need a \u201cMantra\u201d to really sink below the surface noise of your everyday life. And what even is this thing called a \u201cmantra\u201d, and also, where do I get one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mantra is simply a word or phrase you will repeat to yourself during the meditative process in order to allow your mind to enter a state of calmness. A mantra is merely an object upon which you can focus, a device to keep the chatter of your conscious brain from intruding upon your meditation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meditation, as we will discuss in greater detail later in this article, is a fantastic cerebral contrivance that will allow you to extract a great amount of peace and harmony amidst the sea of chaos and disquiet that modern life seems to serve up to everyone on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meditation is not compulsory. You can go through your entire life without once trying to descend into a meditative state and, if you feel that your entire being is at one and in complete harmony with the universe, you can just go about your daily life like the amazing Tibetan Monk that you undoubtedly are. But, if you are, like the rest of humanity, constantly in a state of stress and anxiety then it may just be wise for you to look into the ancient Eastern art of meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many health benefits to Mantra Meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many other benefits to meditating, including just having some alone time where you disengage from the world and allow your mind to drift. Many of the best ideas and inventions have emerged from the clear mind that meditation induces. That reason alone should be sufficient to convince you of the benefits of calm meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ok, so all that sounds pretty enticing but how do I go about this? Where do I start and what should I do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Look for a place that is somewhat darker than the rest of your home to avoid overstimulation from lights. Meditating in front of the TV will not help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier we will discuss how to find your own mantra a little later in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you feel like you are done with chanting your mantra, it is advisable to transition to a more silent meditation. Stay in your seated position and tune in to the sensations that will arise in your mind and body. Sit in this way for as long as you feel you want to. This will allow you to focus on your good intentions and aid in achieving even greater relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let your thoughts come into your mind and disappear when they want to. Do not try to control them. They will arrange themselves in their own special order and will teach you to let go of those things in your life that you cannot control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel you are slipping out of your meditative state, try repeating your mantra until you feel yourself drifting back to that level of calm relaxation where you wish to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just remember that meditation, like so many worthwhile things in life, takes practice and perseverance. The more you do it the better you will get at doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy should I meditate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I meditate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n