Now, think of Lord Rama and repeat Ram, Ram. When you mentally repeat Ram, keep a
picture of Ram. The senses will be withdrawn.
Now the eyes run towards objects and the ears run to various sounds. When you repeat
Ram, Ram loudly, the ears hear only Ram, Ram; and they will not run. The inner eye will see
only Ram’s picture. The mind will be concentrated on God. It will not run towards objects. So,
gaze within, introspect. You can do Pranayam also. Stop the breath. It is Prana that gives
strength to the senses. You withdraw the Prana and try to centralize it so that the senses have no
vigour to run outside. By gradual practice, the senses will be absorbed in the mind. The mind
will be concentrated and will be absorbed in the Self. That is superconscious state, Samadhi.
Daily practice.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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