Jai Guru.
Just as we go through security check before a flight, meditation begins with an inner "energization exercise & security scan." This involves checking our seating posture, ensuring our spine is straight and erect, with our palms resting on our thighs and gently focusing your gaze at the Christ center (or spiritual eye). This meticulous setup prepares your instrument—your body—for the journey ahead.
Then comes boarding, where you settle into your designated seat. In meditation, this is akin to finding your comfortable position, ready to embark.
The moment of takeoff in a flight is mirrored by the chants prior to meditation. These sacred sounds act as a powerful launch sequence, lifting your consciousness from earthly distractions. As the plane ascends into the sky, the flying process represents the core of your meditation: a profound stillness. This is the state where you are truly "on air," away from the "delusion and maya" of the earthly plane, experiencing a sense of vastness and detachment.
Occasionally, a flight might encounter on-air turbulence. In meditation, this is akin to moments where your mind wanders, you might find yourself opening your eyes or moving your body. Just as a pilot adjusts to turbulence, the meditator gently brings their focus back, reminding themselves of the purpose of their journey.
Finally, the landing of a flight brings you back to your destination. In meditation, this corresponds to the chants and healing techniques at the closure. These practices gently guide your consciousness back to your everyday awareness, allowing you to integrate the peace and insights gained during your meditative flight into your daily life.