OPEN EYED MEDITATION
One of the special characteristics of Raja Yoga meditation (as taught by
the Brahma Kumaris) is that I learn to meditate with my eyes open. The
training of the mind, so that it creates thoughts, to give a positive
experience, helps me in facing not only my daily routine, but
specifically, in dealing with unexpected practical life situations that
test my real power. Mastering the art of meditating with my eyes open
can be of immense value to me in my practical life.
If I restrict myself to seated meditation with my eyes closed, then I am prevented from continuing the meditative experience in the course of my normal activities i.e. walking, eating, cooking, working in the office, moving around and so on.
Meditation is at the same time an incredibly relaxing experience as well as brings about an increase of perception (judgement) powers and sharper reaction response. In this way, I can be walking along the street in a meditative state and yet have a very quick perception (judgement) and reaction response to the surrounding pedestrians and traffic.
(BK Shivani)
If I restrict myself to seated meditation with my eyes closed, then I am prevented from continuing the meditative experience in the course of my normal activities i.e. walking, eating, cooking, working in the office, moving around and so on.
Meditation is at the same time an incredibly relaxing experience as well as brings about an increase of perception (judgement) powers and sharper reaction response. In this way, I can be walking along the street in a meditative state and yet have a very quick perception (judgement) and reaction response to the surrounding pedestrians and traffic.
(BK Shivani)
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