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April to June 2025 Article ID: NSS9152 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:5 Download: 1 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Awakening the Mind: An Introduction to Meditation
Dr. Mamta
Associate Professor (Physical Education) Ismail National Mahila P.G. College, Meerut (U.P.)
Introduction:
Meditation
is the art of training one’s consciousness, a timeless practice that has been
part of many spiritual and religious traditions across cultures and centuries.
Though it may have ancient roots, meditation holds great relevance today.
Whether practiced in silence by monks or integrated into busy modern lives,
meditation offers a path to inner peace and mental clarity.
At
its core, meditation is an inward journey—an effort to still the mind, to
observe thoughts and emotions, and ultimately to develop a deeper connection
with the Self. Regular meditation can help manage stress, anxiety, depression,
and even physical health issues like high blood pressure. It allows us to pause
in our hectic routines, to breathe, reflect, and center ourselves.
This
essay explores how meditation positively affects daily life, mental health, and
our overall sense of well-being. It also examines how generating emotional
states—such as love, compassion, or forgiveness—through meditation can
transform our responses to challenges. With consistent practice, meditation can
truly reshape how we experience the world, leading to a more peaceful,
energized, and aware existence.
Keywords –
Mindfulness, Awareness, Consciousness, Inner peace.














