What is Meditation : How To Do Meditation?

First of all we have to discuss what is Meditation?

Meditation is a very powerful exercise. Many consider it as a process that helps one transcend the limits of thought, but it is also a state of mind.

A meditative person is focused, composed, clear and considerate. He knows what to do and what not to do.

He also knows when to start and when to stop.

Now as a beginner here are the some steps that help you to meditate;

Sit quietly

The first step in meditation is to sit quietly in one place. Start with 15 minutes a day and slowly over a period of time, make it about half an hour or even one hour.

Choose a time slot preferably in the morning and sit down in comfortable place and position. Try not to change the place this will help train your mind to be at the same place and the same time each day.

keep all the gadgets and other unnecessary distractions away from you .Do request your family members don't disturb you during that time.

Relax and observe your mind

Take a few deep breaths . Relax your mind and body positive affirmations like "I am relaxed"," I am calm" ,"I am quite" all help one feel calm.

Now watch your mind start praying to God .Since you are new to meditation ,a small prayer asking for help from the almighty is always a good good thing. Surrender.

No mind

Your thoughts will start receding. This is a time to be alert in this relaxed state it's imperative that you resist any urge to fall asleep. It is natural for a relaxed and calm mind to want to take a nap .But that is the opposite of meditation, which is a state of complete alertness.
Keep doing this and try to be in the state of no mind and no thoughts for as long as you can.
When you are done,try to keep yourself calm as much as you can even after leaving your seat of meditation.
This state of mind will carry itself forward onto your work and the rest of your activities. And you will improve on every front. You will even have revelations.
Srinivasa Ramanujan, the great Indian mathematician, used to pray and meditate and he could crack the mathematics of the universe. He once said,'An equation means nothing to me unless it expresses a thought of God'.
Finally, don't give up. There could be some failures in beginning. BUT THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IS TO CONTINUE MEDITATING UNTIL YOU SUCCEED.