Guided Meditation on God as Light | Self-Realization Fellowship

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God's presence is described as light, and meditation is key to connecting with this divine energy, starting with proper posture and breathing exercises. By visualizing oneself as a peaceful wave in an ocean of light, one can deepen their connection with God's eternal light through meditation and affirmations.

Insights

  • Yogananda highlights the significance of perceiving God as a mass of scintillating light, showcasing the omnipresent nature of this divine essence.
  • The practice of meditation, incorporating proper posture, breathing exercises, visualization, and affirmations, serves as a powerful tool to connect with God's light, fostering a profound sense of peace and eternal unity.

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Recent questions

  • How did God express creation in the Bible?

    Through sound and light.

  • What is the recommended posture for meditation?

    Straight spine, closed eyes, focus between eyebrows.

  • How can one deepen their connection with God's light?

    Through meditation and affirmations.

  • What is the significance of visualization exercises in meditation?

    To connect with God's light.

  • How does Yogananda perceive God?

    As a mass of scintillating light.

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Divine Light Meditation Practice

  • God's first expressions in creation were sound and light, as mentioned in the Bible. Yogananda describes perceiving God as a mass of scintillating light, emphasizing the omnipresent nature of this light.
  • Proper meditation posture is crucial, with a straight spine and closed eyes focused between the eyebrows. A breathing exercise is recommended to calm the body and mind, followed by a visualization exercise to connect with God's light.
  • Through meditation and affirmations, one can deepen their connection with God's light, visualizing themselves as a wave of peace in an ocean of light. The practice concludes with a silent meditation and an affirmation to internalize the experience of being submerged in eternal light.
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