Dashakam 095 Method of Meditation

Dashakam 95 of Narayaneeyam focuses on the method and significance of meditation (Dhyana Yoga) on the Lord. It begins by describing the Lord as the origin of the universe, initially manifesting in the form of Hiranyagarbha. The devotee seeks to rise above the influence of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas) through devotion, ultimately transcending even the Sattva quality to realize a state of Nirguna (beyond qualities) and pure consciousness.The Dasakam instructs the practitioner to sit erect in a comfortable posture, concentrate the gaze at the tip of the nose, and regulate the breath through pranayama as part of the meditation technique. The meditator is guided to visualize the heart as an inverted lotus and imagine the sun, moon, and fire above it, meditating on the form of the Lord, described as dark and gentle like a water-laden cloud.It also highlights the mental benefits of this focused devotion—where the mind attains joy, loses desire for worldly pleasures, and steadies itself in non-dual bliss. The Dasakam cautions against being distracted by supernatural powers (siddhis), encouraging the devotee to seek only the blissful presence of the Lord. Ultimately, this meditation leads to a deep communion with the divine and liberation from suffering.In summary, Dashakam 95 underscores meditation as a disciplined practice of devotion that leads the seeker beyond material qualities and desires to steady the mind in the blissful presence of Lord Krishna, fostering spiritual progress and liberationNamaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.