Meditation - A state of Nothingness

Meditation on what is unimaginable is considered to be the ultimate sadhana. It is supposed to be beyond any conceptualization. If we imagine light, that is also a kind of form. If the mind keeps thinking about the term unthinkable to focus on, that is also limited in sphere. So it is a challenge which one has to overcome, and the secret is that it can be attained by not pursuing anything with an intention to pursue, by becoming absolutely blank.

                That’s the state of godhood – the state of no-action in every sense – that supplies the energy for all action. The universe is said to have emerged from a point. Even a huge tree comes out a small seed. Otherwise, in true sense it is not even a point, it is nothingness.

                If we can become completely blank even for a moment, that is the real state of God – realization. In deep sleep we may attain this stage. But from a spiritual point of view, this stage has to be experienced when we are awake.

                 It is very difficult to become completely thoughtless. After remaining blank for a while one may feel sleepy but even then it is worth practicing. The effort to make ourselves thoughtless is also an action. So that action also has to be discarded. To imagine a point and then to focus on it is also an action. But as a beginner, we may take some form or light and remain blank which may ultimately lead to the state of nothingness and thoughtlessness.

                A sage suggested, you may think of God’s feet to begin with but do not try to perform anything on the feet. Just remain stable. A state will come when the feet will disappear; what would remain is nothingness.

                As one attains this state of nothingness spontaneously, permanent peace prevails. And one draws energy from that state of no-action to pursue enormous action for human welfare. This state cannot be explained or described in words.

                That is why it is said that Brahmn is unspeakable. Even one who realizes cannot utter a word about it. Buddha simply smiled and said nothing as he was asked to comment on nirvana. It is for individuals to experience it. Those who follow the path of sadhana and human welfare are able to perform this selflessly. Selfless action becomes possible only for a yogi at true heart.