Mauna — the practice of silence

The idea is to practice silence for the modern man appears to be quite wild. After all, the system teaches us to constantly be online, to communicate and appreciate the communication. People dropped out of the system, at best perceived as an original, and at worst causes dissatisfaction among the friends and loved ones. However, the practice of silence has been and remains an effective method of spiritual development and healing mental and physical diseases.

In Hinduism, the practice of silence is called Mauna. Naturally, like all spiritual practices, it is not merely the external actions. Mauna is to move towards inner silence, under which in ancient times was called Muni and revered as saints. However, nowadays quite difficult to give a vow of silence and remain a full part of society. Because Mauna is not just the cessation of verbal communication with anyone. During practice of silence you should also stop reading books, watching TV, PC and mobile devices. In other words, to protect the mind from that stream of information which falls upon him during wakefulness.

Why practicing silence?Mauna – the best cure for a psychological disorder. Especially if, in addition to her own psychological techniques, allowing you to work through Intrusive images that emerge during the silence. However, even a simple and impartial contemplation of the obsessive thoughts is already a study.

Energy-saving. Not all of our conversations are really necessary, most of the dialogue – is communication for the sake of communication, that is a waste of energy. During the practice of Mauna, we avoid these costs.

During the silence we are centered, allowing you to come "inside" many of the answers to life's big questions.

Mauna teaches us to listen to the world and hear it, and also allows you to see many surrounding things differently.

Oddly enough, but the silence helps with physical ailments such as headaches, hypertension, and dystonia. Notice that the sick person is often silent, not wanting to waste energy on talking.

How to practice silence in modern society?Try to rebuild your life so that it was a place Maun. For example, teach their friends and acquaintances that couple of hours a day you won't answer calls or go online. Believe me, it's worth it. Even the hours of practice of silence a day will help you to loosen the grip of the mind, to make it less arbitrary and more flexible.

To practice Mauna, it is possible, drove to the cottage or stroll through a suburban area.

A great way to start practicing silence can be Hiking in the mountains. There, during daily transitions do not allow to involve themselves in the dialogue and just go in silence, admiring the scenery. Physical activity will facilitate the practice of Maun, making it a little easier to perform.

Many people who read about the practice of silence, I will say that Maun is not for them. Indeed, many of us society, "processed" so much that without communication and new experiences, we begin to feel sad, and even depressed. But what is the use of practices that come easy? Exactly those people who are unable and fifteen minutes to sit without dialogue or music, Mauna the most, it's their chance to "get off the needle of information".

If you manage to survive the most difficult section of Mauna, then the award will receive a sense of transparency and clarity, and the ability to remain an observer. But in any case it is not necessary to wait for this reward, because then your Maun spoil the anticipation of bonuses. Just like to be silent and then all you get! published

Source: ezotour.com/praktika-molchaniya