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How much should I meditate?

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Meditate as much as it does you good. If you want to be enlightened quickly, meditate a lot (three to 10 hours a day). If you want to constantly grow spiritually, meditate for at least five minutes each day. If you meditate for reassurance and relaxation, you should know every day when you need meditation.

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What to do if I am not able to sit comfortably with my legs crossed?

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Sit on a chair, lie down or meditate while standing.

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How can I stop my thoughts?

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There are many ways to stop thoughts. You can observe them and stop them with your willpower. You can also distract yourself by repeating a mantra in your head, concentrating on a chakra, or watching your breath.

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Will this help me connect with and feel Lord Shiva's presence?

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Yes, it will.

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Can I see lord Shiva through meditation?

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Yes, but only if you do it for a continuous amount of time and really focus on seeing Shiva.

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Will meditation increase memory power.?

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It is likely, as you are exercising your brain when you focus on meditating.

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Will meditation help me gain some powers?

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No. Meditation is done for inner peace, not to gain any kind of powers.

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Which time is best for meditation?

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Early in the morning, start at about maybe 4 am or 4:30 am. This is the time of 'brahama muhoorta' - when oxygen is present the most in the atmosphere.

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How can I find inner peace with Shiva?

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Meditate. Meditating can help you find inner peace and connect your mind with lord Shiva. Chant "Om Namah Shivaay" as many times possible. This mantra helps you connect a million times forward to lord Shiva. You can chant this mantra in your free time, while you are doing chores or while meditating.

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Shiva is my favorite god. But why does he do a lot of destruction?

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Destruction is a part of creation. Everything that is created, is destroyed at some time, which, in turn, makes space for new creation. Shiva is in charge of the hard truth of life - death. However, you must note that he is also the refuge to all who are deemed unworthy of the 'mainstream' - the dead, the marginalized, the dirt, the sewage, the foul-smelling flower - everything that does not find home in 'our society', finds a home with Shiva.

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Between mindful chanting or uttering a mantra, which one is more powerful?

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Initially, uttering the mantra is easier, since it keeps you focused and helps you concentrate. Eventually, meditators learn to do the same in their mind without uttering. You can do either of these based on your preference. There is no beneficial difference. Your devotion has to be strong, not how you show it.

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When I meditate on my crown chakra, why does my head hurt?

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That means you are going the right way. You are gaining energy. Just keep going.

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Can I talk to Lord Shiva through meditation and really communicate?

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Yes, but it takes hard meditation. You need to sit for a long duration for meditation.

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I need to connect mahadev?

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Sincerely pray to him with all your heart. Chant 'Om Namah Shivay'. Worship him. Another name of Mahadev is 'Ashutosh' which means 'one who becomes satisfied and happy very easily with pure devotion'. This way he will certainly bless you and will answer your prayers.

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Is it okay to meditate multiple times a day with a short duration?

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Yes, it is okay. You can do meditation according to your schedule. But it works best when done at Brahma Muhurta, namely a time period of 96 minutes before sunrise.

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