Preksha Meditation (Jain Meditation) Is Tool For Managing Corporate Lifestyle And Stress
Abstract
Lord Mahaveer 24th Tirthankar practiced Dhyan for maximum time period in His Sadhana Kal of 12 ½ yrs. Hundreds of His monks were Kevaldnyani .Dhyan is a part of karma Yog in Jain philosophy type of Abhyantar Tapa . It is type of Tapa that unites soul with mind. Preksha Dhyan is provoked in Jain Mediation.
Preksha Dhyan is the system of meditation engaging mind completely, in the perception of internal phenomenon of consciousness.
“Sampikkhaye Appagamappayenam” Dashavaikalik sutra 2/2 Preksha Dhyan is exploration of Atma (soul) by its own Atma, introspection of subtle mind by gross mind. By the practice of Preksha Dhyan one can achieve purification of emotion, psyche and consciousness with self realization. In such condition there is neither attachment nor aversion, neither pleasure nor sadness. In this way it is to achieve neutral position. Jain meditation plays an important role in upliftment of physical mental social and spiritual health of individual.
Physical benefits comprise Strengthening of immune system; removal of tension, Revitalization of body cells improves respiration and flow of vital energy.
It increases memory, concentration and decision making power, develops patience and tolerance power, cleans and relaxes the mind, enhances will power and builds self-confidence
Emotional health brings about transformation of negative emotions into positive, Removal of psychological distortions. Behavioral health changes attitudes and habits. One can get rid of habits like addiction, violence which ultimately increases working efficiency, creativity, and good qualities.
