When you are bogged down by the woes of family, career and various related issues and life seems to have come to a standstill, what comes as a soothing relief? For the lot seeking a temporary escape, alcohol may be the answer. But people seeking a long term solution to stress and anxiety would opt for meditation! It is being tried by millions of women and men across the world for lasting and effective relief from stress, negativity and depression. Even psychologists and counsellors are suggesting meditation in lieu of medication and prevalent therapies for people dealing with mental complications and conditions. However, selecting the right type of meditation is important.

Choosing The Apt Meditation Type For Your Needs:

As it is, you will find it tough to select the right type of meditation for your needs. There are so many variants – with origins lying in various cultures and religions at times, the selection can be tedious. Some types involve chanting a mantra while there are others that require absolute silence and serenity for practice. However, any type of mediation eventually focuses on enabling the follower to connect with his or her inner self. You can opt for Samarpan meditation.

What Is Samarpan Meditation?

Samarpan meditation is a type of meditation that helps you discover universal consciousness and connect with it. Its proponent is Divine Master Shivkrupanand Swami also referred to as Baba Swami. The word ‘samarpan’ is from Sanskrit, which means ’surrender’. In this meditation form, you need to surrender all your ego, negative feelings and thoughts related to the past, the present and the future. This helps you rise above the limitations of physical existence and you can connect with your soul. It awakens the kundalini energy, said to be the life force.

Why Opt For Samarpan Meditation?

Samarpan meditation is for anyone who wants to override the limitations imposed by physical existence and complexities of life, without making drastic changes in life. It is relatively easier to practice compared to some other meditation types.

• It is not limited to followers of any religion as such. Devotees of this meditation hail from diverse religions.
• You can practice this form of meditation in the existing living conditions or environment.
• It can be practiced by men, women and even children.
• Thousands of women and men have resorted to this meditation technique and felt the benefits.

Nuances Of Samarpan Meditation:

You will find meditation centres for learning and practicing Samarpan meditation in various parts of the world. The ashrams for the devotees of this meditation are located in various parts of India, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, Germany etc. The centres were set up by H.H. Shivkrupanand Swami and his disciples. The Samarpan International Ashram is located in the Arabian Sea Shore near Dandi in India. The devotees can avail various schemes developed by the Swami and they can stay here for spiritual developments for varying durations.

How To Practice Samarpan Meditation:

It is quite simple to practice Samarpan meditation. There are not many rules and you have to adhere to the basics as described by H.H. Shivkrupanand Swami. You can begin at any age and place.

The devotees of this meditation need to chant a mantra while concentrating on the inner self. While meditating, your focus should be on the top part of the head. You will need to sit on the floor with your legs crossed. Then close both eyes and try distracting the mind from various thoughts and worries. You need to chant the mantra offered by Swamiji.

Initially, the followers may find it hard to focus and they may get distracted by the negative thoughts of life. However, with consistent practice overcoming the barriers becomes easy.

The Swami suggests the ideal time for trying this form of mediation is the phase before sunrise. This is owing to the fact that noise is less and the surroundings remain calm. At this time, people tend to think less of negativities in life. Having a bath before the meditation soothes the body and helps you focus better. However, not everyone can be free at this time and there are people who cannot wake up early. They can practice between 3.30 am to 10 pm.

There is no special attire for meditation in this form. However, you should not wear clothes that are too tight or make you feel uncomfortable. Otherwise, you will find it hard to chant and focus on your inner self.

To get the best results from Samarpan meditations, you may meditate twice every day, once in the evening and in the morning. However, this may not be possible for all.

Major Benefits Of Samarpan Meditation:

Below listed are the major benefits one can obtain from Samarpan Meditation:

1. Freedom From Mental Woes, Negativity:

This meditation lets you rise above the limitations of mundane life. You dwell less on negative thoughts, woes, frustrations and similar emotions that haunt your mind otherwise. You can also get less affected by tragic memories of the past and dwell less on them. Overall, this meditation helps you drive away negative thoughts from your life and develop a positive mindset.

2. Freedom From Stress Induced Disorders:

In the long run, trying Samarpan meditation benefits you at the physical level, though the benefits may not be visible immediately. When you practice this form of meditation on a regular basis, your mind becomes free of negativity, depression and stress. As you know, chronic stress leads to the onset of various disorders and contributes to ailments affecting the nerves. Stress also drives a lot of people to addictions like alcohol and smoking. When you get rid of stress, it impacts your health positively. You can stay more energetic and feel interested in living a healthy life.

Improved social life – Stress, negativity and depression not only affect you personally, these also take a toll on your social life! Your relations with your spouse and family members get affected adversely when you remain subjected to stress and negativity, no matter how wealthy you are. Practicing Samarpan meditation makes you feel relaxed, happy and less worried about the diverse woes of life. Eventually, this helps in improving your social life too. Your positive energy gets transmitted to the others you mingle with.

Yoga and meditation have helped thousands of people live a more balanced life. This form of meditation too offers you benefits that are best understood when experienced. Enrol yourself into a center nearby and reap the many benefits of Samarpan meditation.

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