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'''Meditation ''' <ref name="Meditation"/> is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content,
#or as an end in itself.
#The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy or life force (qi, ki, prana, etc.) and develop compassion,
#The mantra is chosen based on its suitability to the individual meditator. Meditation has a calming effect and directs awareness inward until pure awareness is achieved, described as "being awake inside without being aware of anything except awareness itself.
#"In brief, there are dozens of specific styles of meditation practice, and many different types of activity commonly referred to as meditative practices.
== References ==
#The above mentioned information is added from the book called '''"MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES"''' by ''"SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR"''.
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