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Written by Laurice Egerton   
The Enlightened Way of Living could have been the title of Eknath Easwaran's book Meditation. I wondered what all of those chapters could have to do with meditation. However, it is explained beautifully throughout the entire book.
by LauriceEgerton


The Enlightened Way of Living could have been the title of Eknath Easwaran's book Meditation. I wondered what all of those chapters could have to do with meditation. However, it is explained beautifully throughout the entire book.

To be honest, I have never had the desire to meditate. Ive never really understood what it was about, or what purpose it may serve other than what I was already accomplishing through yoga. I had heard about it through yoga, and thought it was something I should try. Emphasis on the word "should" because I still didnt want to do it. Easwarans book changed my mind and my heart about it. There was a paragraph about meditation taming the inner demons, or quieting the ego mind in the beginning that had me. I have been aware of this journey in my life for about 10 years now, but have felt stuck for about 2. I think this may be the answer.

The author did an amazing job of relating concepts in a way that was moving and yet down to earth. I felt comfortable with the whole concept of meditation for the first time in my life. I was actually moved to tears by some of his examples because of the way he incorporated symbolism and human nature. I really related to his stories of his grandmother. I also felt that every concept taught was familiar and truthful to me-excepting his idea that organized religion is a way to feed our egos. I choose to believe that he is making a case not limiting ourselves to the teachings of one school of thought.

Chalk it up to my ignorance on the subject, but I was surprised when he suggested meditating on a mantra or prayer. I thought that the whole point of meditation was to clear you mind of all thought. I was actually relieved when he said that is virtually impossible, as I have never been able to do it.

I have always been intrigued by the observation that most great enlightened minds in history come to virtually the same conclusions. With, of course variations due to culture, circumstance or time in history. But, truth is always truth, and those who seek it will find it wherever or however they may be.

I was a bit leery of venturing out of my own comfort zone. I thought that chanting a mantra may be considered worshiping idols or something. However, I have also had an open mind as someone who was taught great truths by a parent who was not only non-religious, but alcoholic and somewhat abusive. My point in sharing this is that when the author suggested:

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

as one of the most beautiful mantrams he has ever heard, I initially put it out of my mind as one suitable for me because of its connotations in my mind of the Jewish faith. Not that it is bad, just that I thought it would contradict my beliefs. However, after I read the meaning of the words broken down into their syllabic meanings, I, too, thought it one of the most beautiful mantrams I have ever heard. Those three words mean, Oh Lord who has stolen my heart, I cannot rest until I find Him. He ceaselessly, ceaselessly draws me unto Him, and is the only source of true joy. I love finding words in foreign languages that say so much in so few syllables! I find that English just doesnt do feelings justice in so many instances.

I gained a better understanding of so many truths through this book. I would just like to sum them up here: Our bodies are only a type of clothing; we "shed" our bodies at death; when you recognize illusion, it evaporates; lose yourself, and you shall find yourself; slow down in order to speed up; depth, not breadth; the senses can be trained and therefore magnified;discipline is freedom.

If you have ever sought more truth, knowledge, peace or freedom, read this book. It is now out of print, but thank goodness for Amazon. At the very least, meditation will provide moments of peace, clarity, and insight. To my friends who are skeptical of the mystical as I was, I just suggest that meditation is taking the time to actually listen for answers to prayers.

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