Chitta Meditation

Technique

Sit in a meditative posture, forming Jnana Mudra and with the eyes closed, Keep calm and quiet and observe your thoughts and feelings.

Do not attempt either to control or direct your thoughts. Act only as an objective observer of each thought, feeling, perception, etc. that is being screened on your mental horizon. When a thought or feeling arises, simply observe it until it passes out of your visual space. Then you may wait for the next thought or feeling and observe it till it remains. Do not make any attempt to explore, follow up or associate with any thoughts or feelings passing through your mind.

Observing personal thoughts or feelings without getting involved may appear paradoxical. But practise makes you perfect. Try this meditation for a week consistently without any break and you may find it quite practical.

Do not be perturbed if the same thought or feeling arises repeatedly. If your mind goes "blank", continue in this state for as long as possible. This is a good indication that you are on the right path.

Special Remarks

Chitta means consciousness and refers to the stream of thoughts and feelings. Its main intent is to understand the process of our thoughts and feelings. It is the first step in the attainment of self-realisation. This meditation can be practised in any place and in any posture. The moment you are aware of your thoughts and feelings, you are in a meditative state. We strongly suggest that everyone should start practising this meditation technique. It is simple and very effective.