It may be challenging for you to consistently delve further into meditation. Sometimes it works out nicely, and other times you get overwhelmed by the flood of thoughts and sway to their tunes. It is ok to not be able to go deeper into meditation each time. But each time you stay there and do the recommended dose of meditation with the right methodology, it is only making you stronger and detoxifying you further. A natural element of meditation is a flood of emotions, both pleasant and bad. This is merely a rebound effect as meditation further purifies you.

As Buddha said, ‘once the dirt settles down’, the water will become clear. This is very apt when it comes to meditation. As you let the dirt of thoughts settle down, you enter into the clarity of silence. From here  on it is deeper meditation. It is a very subtle and spontaneous process. Until you emerge from meditation and take stock of your experience, you may not truly realise that you were in a deeper state of meditation.Complete consciousness, subtle awareness, and no awareness are the stages you go through.

It is important to know what to expect in deeper stages of meditation. In deeper meditation, you are one with silence. There is nothing but awareness. There could be sporadic arrows (thoughts) initially that seem to be making their way in the periphery, but you are still one with silence, and eventually, even those thoughts will vanish.

You might lose track of time. As your connection to thoughts fades, you may exceed the time you initially set for yourself. This is completely natural and simply means you were in a deep meditative state. An hour might pass when it felt like only 10 minutes.

Despite the issues you are dealing with in the outer world, you will feel incredibly connected and content in addition to feeling completely rejuvenated. It is comparable to understanding darkness solely because you are familiar with light. Similarly, you have now experienced true calm. Additionally, the tranquilly that emanates from it will provide you with a broader perspective on the current situation and a greater sense of comfort. You might be able to laugh your way out of the situations that previously looked so overwhelming. “Aah!” you’ll exclaim, “It was the brain.” You will find a new sense of freedom.

You will also experience a clear sense of separation from your thoughts. It will feel as though your awareness has shifted, allowing you to observe your thoughts from a distance rather than being consumed by them. You may notice a subtle yet distinct energy concentrated around your heart region, radiating evenly. From this space, you can watch your thoughts unfold without attachment. It may feel as if a new dimension has opened—one that you cannot see but can deeply sense, running parallel to your experience of the material world.

To put it briefly, it is well worth the effort to reach these deeper states. However, it gets harder the more you attempt. In the end, meditation is about letting go—letting go of your ideas, your awareness, and any attachments.

I will soon provide you with a detailed guide on how to meditate properly and achieve these more profound states.