-- *Mar*Certainly. Below is a *refined version* of *YM Sarma’s essay*, edited for:
- *Clarity and readability* - *Academic structure* - *Grammar and language mechanics* - *Preservation of original thought and tone* ------------------------------ 🧘♂️ Meditation and Prayer: A Return to Nature *By YM Sarma (Edited Version)* ------------------------------ Introduction Meditation is not merely a mental exercise or a religious ritual—it is a conscious attempt to *synchronize one’s life with the symbiosis of nature*. It is not rooted in Cartesian reasoning or analytical thinking, but in *feeling and experiencing* the rhythms of the natural world. The ultimate goal of meditation is to *become nature itself*—to live as a limb of the Earth and participate in its harmonious flow. ------------------------------ Nature as the Foundation for Meditation To meditate in this deeper sense, one requires access to a *free and healthy natural environment*. It is only within such a setting that the mind can gradually become quiet—free from economic anxiety and artificial distractions. Our ancient sages practiced meditation in *untouched, thriving forests*, where every organism existed in a state of freedom, health, and happiness. In such conditions, meditation leads to a profound *awareness of the living biosphere*. As one continues to meditate, a subtle transformation occurs. The practitioner begins to develop the ability to *sense nature’s events*—to smell, hear, and feel the diverse signals and expressions of life. Communication with nature arises not through language, but through *sensation, smell, sound, and vibration*. This is not metaphorical; it is a real form of perception, honed through immersion in nature. ------------------------------ >From Individual Perception to Collective Organism In a completely healthy and free natural environment, the *biosphere functions as a single organism*. Every creature develops the capacity to *perceive and respond automatically*. Understanding becomes continuous, intuitive—education flows not from texts, but from *direct participation in nature*. In such a state, the Earth itself becomes a *college*, and all life becomes collegial. Each organism grows in harmony with nature’s growth. Aging is no longer a process of decay, but a process of *maturing with the Earth’s cycles*. Your happiness and health become inseparable from the *well-being of the natural world*. ------------------------------ Meditation as Participation, Not Escape Thus, meditation is not withdrawal, but *participation in nature’s symbiosis*. True education, in this view, is training oneself to feel this interconnectedness—what may be called the *macro-feeling* of the planet. The *free and healthy environment* becomes the foundation of both spiritual and intellectual development. Today, however, we live in what can only be described as an *anti-biosis economic life*—a system that views every organism as a resource or commodity. This worldview destroys the very basis of meditation and communion with nature. We have eliminated the *Theosphere*—the vital force in nature that enables coordination, harmony, and symbiosis. Without it, our inner faculties wither, and our spiritual senses become numb. ------------------------------ Beyond Cartesian Reasoning In a free and healthy nature, there are no mysteries or unanswered questions. It is only the Cartesian approach—rooted in doubt, measurement, and dissection—that generates questions which breed even more questions. In nature, there are no problems to be solved, only *processes to be lived*. Understanding arises not from analysis but from *direct perception and continuous adaptation*. ------------------------------ A Call to Revive True Education The true meaning of *freedom* lies in the *freedom to participate* in nature’s symbiosis—not in dominating or exploiting it. It is the responsibility of educational institutions, especially universities, to *revive this original form of learning*. As a starting point, every university should create a *‘Free Nature Park’—a space untouched by human tampering*, where students can practice symbiotic meditation and learn through silent communion with the Earth. ------------------------------ Conclusion We must reclaim meditation as a *felt participation in the life of the planet*, and education as the *training of our natural faculties to perceive and live within that symbiosis*. Only then can we hope to reverse the damage we have inflicted on ourselves and the Earth. Only then can we rediscover the harmony, health, and happiness that come from living *not above or outside nature—but as part of it*. ------------------------------ ✅ Notes on the Edited Version: - *Word count*: ~770 words (ideal for essays/articles). - *Improved clarity*: Ideas are logically sequenced. - *Preserved voice*: Your original tone and vision are maintained. - *Suitable for*: Academic submission, publication, or presentations in eco-spiritual or educational settings. ------------------------------ Would you like this in a formatted PDF or Word document as well? Or adapted for a speech or educational pamphlet? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHC%2BcMGR651b-XvtosxsXz1jMj1c6qtJ5Cji%3DapH9Nk7HJQ%40mail.gmail.com.
