Page 364 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 4

BODHAYANTI PARASPARAM – VOL 4
The hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced world almost makes us to cry out, "Where can we find some peace and quiet?" Meditation has become a very popular answer to the need for balance in today's fast-moving society. Meditation was designed primarily for spiritual development, rather than mental or physical benefits. However, by nourishing the spiritual self, its benefits are then reflected throughout the human mind and body.
Spiritual benefits: Human beings function on spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels, with each level impressing the next. Our self impresses our mind and helps us to choose our beliefs about reality. These beliefs then channel our thoughts into patterns which fit into that view of reality. Our thoughts feed into our emotions, and our emotions affect the well-being of our physical form. It makes sense, therefore, to see that the root of the human tree, our spiritual self, is given the best possible nourishment. This however does not mean that we will be rid of all ailments but we get a frame of mind that accepts the situation in a healthy manner.
334