"Meditation Techniques - Day 08/15" Talk in Eng by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Mangaluru.

Hari Om! Swami Aparajitananda calls Meditation as the last leap into infinity - with body, using body and finally, leaving body. Questions relating to ANNAMAYA KOSHA are explained in scientific, psychological and spiritual context. Gems of explanations - • Why, when, how many times, what, how, how much to eat? • Brunch concept. • Why "bhikshā" for Sannyāsīs? • Role of subtle and gross parts of food in the making of mind and body. • Body adjusts to habits and discipline. • If eaten out of hunger, bhoga becomes yoga and medicine. • Attitude of yajña karma and karma theory play important part. SLEEP of three types (SRT), relation between waking state and sleep state, how much to sleep? - all is discussed. EXERCISE of three types (SRT) is explained in detail. Healthy body is defined. Purpose of exercise, viz. servicing the body and maintaining flexibility and fitness is emphasised. ĀSANA-SIDDHI is defined as perfection in posture. (Meditation Techniques - Talk 8 of 15)