Train your mind to focus on: the practice of Mauna
Tips / / December 19, 2019
"Silence - force."
Ovid
When we chat non-stop, our thoughts are washed away, we lose focus and the goal does not seem so obvious. The phrase "throw words to the wind" is the best suited to describe this condition. No wonder psychologists say that if we conceived blurts out loud, our minds automatically puts "done" tick in the box next to that item. When in fact we just said it out loud, tasted the taste and now yammer. Because it's delicious! Because chat - not to do!
About how many times a day we were lying or playing broken telephone, I better not say anything.
Mauna - a vow of silence in yoga and Hinduism. The basic principle of Maun - it control over speech and the elimination of empty talk and thoughtless words. We will practice?
Mauna - is not just silence. Mauna - a meditation, it is a complete absence of thought. Through this meditation you open your true "I", your essence. Do you realize who you really are and who you want to be.
Through the practice of Mauna you learn to control his speech. A control of speech - it's mind control. You stop lying, your thoughts will become more orderly and calm.
Daily practice Mauna
You can try to practice two hours every day Maunu. During this Mauna can not read and watch TV. The best thing you can do for yourself is to retire in a quiet place and just relax, observing complete silence and clearing your mind from thoughts of work and other concerns. This practice is recommended for those who work a lot and whose work is directly connected with the people. It will give you a chance to be alone with himself and bring his head back in order.
In severe cases it is advisable to go to a house in the village for three days and there is a three-day practice Maun, during which you will simply contemplate nature and enjoy the silence - both external and so the inside. You can not even talk to yourself in your thoughts! And it is much more difficult than simply to remain silent throughout the day.
A day of Mauna
Mahatma Gandhi practiced Mauna day weekly. On this day, he read a lot, reflected and wrote down his thoughts.
Why do not we follow his example and do not try to shut up a bit, reflect and then express their thoughts on paper? A great way to summarize and outline the following objectives.
retreat
In India and Thailand, there are various practices vows of silence - retreats. Starting from 10 days and longer. Go through them, of course, in local monasteries. During the retreat permitted only meditation, aid in the clean-up and contemplation. And all this in silence, surrounded by the same practitioners like you. The only person with whom you can speak at that time - a monk who is your mentor. And the questions are resolved exclusively on the topic of spirituality.
Judging by the enthusiastic stories of friends who have already gone through at least one retreat, this practice is really worth a try.
I can not invite you to make a one-day mana every week or two hours every day. But at least one day a month, everyone can find. Maybe it is true that silence - gold? ;)