How does meditation help in improving mind state?

Every thought and emotion that presents itself to our consciousness and then passes away has a specific purpose and effect These thoughts are the result of either subconscious, conscious or superconscious desires that together form a general working psychological make-up of ever person on earth Just as every atom, molecule or cell in the human body has a specific function and can be studied scientifically so to can the mind be studied scientifically by analyzing the 'atomic structure of thoughts'! Every thought or desire can be studied in the laboratory of the mind by using the tools of Introspection, Discrimination and intellectual scrutiny Through practices of Concentration one learns to weigh the relative utility of one's thoughts and emotions and promote only those that are deemed beneficial to one's spiritual progress Through, what is commonly known as Meditation, the mind is gradually brought under conscious control When the mind is able to readily obey your mental directives and the aspirant has developed a strong Will and ability to concentrate he or she is then ready to begin practising Yoga Proper! The results of Meditation or the practice of Yogic Mental discipline includes: Increased Concentration, Mental Clarity, Greater Peace, Less Stress, Greater Will-Power and so on.

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