Techniques of Perception In Meditation

Although it is a contemplation exercise, it is best suited for people of the proper age. It is actually different than conventional meditation techniques. The reason is that only those who have lived a longer life can reflect on their past.

People just beginning their lives are less likely to do this due to the fact that it requires a significant amount of time to do it. Although this meditation technique is very difficult to master, it is very useful for reaching our true self.

Method:

Before reading this story, I suggest you read this :

Once a king called upon all of the wise men in his kingdom and asked them this question:

What is a mantra or suggestion that works in every situation, in every circumstance, in every place, and in every time? I want to know if there is a mantra?

It puzzled all wise men. One cure for all your problems? Something that works everywhere, in all situations? In every joy and loss, every defeat and every victory? They pondered for long. After long discussion, an old man suggested something to everyone.

The king received whatever was written on paper, but he was forbidden to see it out of curiosity. Only when the king found himself alone and there seemed to be no way to escape would he have the right to see the papers.

After a few days, the neighbors attacked the Kingdom. It was a collective surprise attack by King's enemies. He and his army fought bravely, but won the battle. He fled on his horse. The enemies were following him, and his horse drove him across the jungle.

It became apparent that many troops of horses were following him and the noise was becoming increasingly closer. Suddenly, he found that the road was at the end of itself – there was an underground valley thousands of feet deep. It was a small road...he could not return because he jumped into it...King became restless. It seemed a little stupid. It wasn’t going to be easy for him.

A moment later he noticed the Diamond in his ring shining in the sun, and I remembered the message enclosed in the ring. I opened the diamond and read the message. The message was small but very significant.

This too will pass.” – this was the message.

He read it again and read it again. Suddenly he realized things will pass. Only a few days ago, I was enjoying my kingdom. A calm appeared on his face. They looked over the area. It was full of natural beauty. His gaze passed over the place. It was full of natural gifts. But all of that is gone now. He had not known that such a beautiful place was also a part of his Kingdom.

A great effect of the revelation of the message was that he relaxed and forgot about the horses and the enemy coming. After a minute he realized that the sounds of the horses receding had vanished. They migrated to a different part of the mountains and were nowhere near the path.

In a brave move, the King reorganized his army and fought again. He succeeded in regaining his empire and the whole capital was in a festive mood. The Royal family was welcome kindly at the door.

The spread of flowers from every house and corner was increasing. And the people were dancing and singing. King said, “I am one of the bravest and greatest king. It is not easy to defeat me.” He saw the ego rising in him.

When the Diamond on his ring flashed in the sunlight he realized his message was still there, so he picked one up and read it again: “This too shall pass”

A total change transpired on his face as he went from being a egoist to a humble individual. He remained silent.

I can assure you that it is not yours if this will also pass.

Success is not yours and defeat is not yours.

Everything passes by you as you merely observe it.

All of this is a real thing. We are the one who observes it. Life comes and goes. Happiness comes and goes. Sadness comes and goes.

Think about all the times you have had joy and victories but how many times you have experienced sorrow and defeat. Are these things lasting? Lives just pass away.

We had friends in the past. They all are gone.

Several friends are coming with me today. They also will go.

Tomorrow, there will be new friends as well.

Formerly, there were enemies, but they are gone.

Even if there are enemies in present, they too will go.

New enemies will rise and go tomorrow, too.

It is not impossible to see the changes in this world. You have seen them all before you. You have been through setbacks, defeats, and sorrows. All of these things have passed away. If there are any problems in the present, they too will pass away.

Since nothing stands forever, both happiness and sorrow will pass away. Know your true self. Your face will change with time while something within you will remain constant. That is what will remain constant. How can it be changed ? It is nothing else but who you are.

You are witnessing change. Understand it, observe it.