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A
wise philosopher-thinker said, “Pain is inevitable but suffering
is optional,” suggesting that in spite of the presence of
physical pain, one can overcome its impact and reduce the suffering
one might go through in life. In metaphysical terms, that's called
“mind over matter” which helps transcend physical pain by
mental discipline and appropriate mind de-conditioning/training, as
seen with meditation.
Now
that sounded 'all in the air' till scientists investigated the
neural basis of it, and proved it right. In fact, the idea of 'mind
over matter' in the West was known for centuries. Marcus Aurelius
(the philosopher-thinker) suggested it in his quote, “Remove
your opinion about what gives you pain and you stand painless.”
But, scientific investigation into the phenomenon has been recent
with some interesting observations and findings.
In
earlier issues, we have dwelled on the benefits of meditation
in improving our attention span thus proving its cognitive benefits.
Additionally, reduced emotional reactivity by cultivating a sense of
equanimity in distressing situations and the lowering of pain
sensitivity are other benefits of meditation demonstrated in
different investigative studies. What lends more solid and supportive
credence to it is the fact that brain imaging studies in long-term
meditators have demonstrated that meditation can induce changes at a
physiological level by manifesting such beneficial effects.
The
other mechanism by which meditation leads to a lesser feeling
of pain is by producing endorphins, which are natural pain relievers
in the body. Meditation has also been shown to decrease the
levels of stress hormones (e.g. cortisol and adrenaline), which
otherwise increase anxiety during stressful stimuli like pain.
Further, meditation also leads to increase in hormones like
melatonin and DHEA, which help boost the immune system and promote a
sense of calmness even during pain.
Conclusively,
there is a definite, objective evidence of meditation leading to
reduction in pain perception, and reducing the emotional impact of
pain thus making it easier to bear. Now that gives you enough reason
to tread the meditative path. And, just in case it inspires
you to walk the road, Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, the Founder
and Head of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Santhan, and the Perfect
Master of the present times, is disseminating the eternal technique
of true meditation in the form of 'Brahm Gyan'. Make
best use of the opportunity and reap innumerable benefits by
practicing the 'Brahm Gyan' meditation technique!
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