SAMADHI
What is Samadhi?
In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, Samadhi is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yog Sutras of Patanjali.In this the mind becomes still, one-pointed or concentrate, while the person remains conscious. Many religions put stress on the practice of meditation as the means to Enlightenment.
One can also say that this is a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached.
How to achieve Samadhi?
The practice of deep rest consciously happens naturally in some people due to old impressions of the past birth. In order to bring this awareness one needs to learn to rest consciously.
Unconscious rest is sleep, which we are forced by nature. In the state of sleep, you are not resting but you are forced to rest. You are so tired that nature pulls you down and forces you to rest. Real rest happens only in deep meditation because you are consciously resting.
In Meditation (dhyan) you allow yourself to rest. Sleep is putting you to rest but meditation is you resting on your own. This practice of deep rest consciously helps one to achieve Samadhi.
Benefits of Samadhi
1. Increases focus and concentration
2. Makes you feel more energized
3. Enhances creative qualities
4. Helps to control your thoughts
5. Increases emotional stability
6. Experience of inner peace and tranquility
7. Purifies your character and develops will power and intuitive ability
(One can start practicing meditation for at least 10-15 minutes daily and then keep increasing the time as per practice to achieve better results.)