अमितगति श्रावकाचार में पदस्थ ध्यान और शरीर के शक्तिकेन्द्र

Summary

The text discusses the concept of "Padstha Dhyana" (position-based meditation) as a method to awaken dormant energy centers in the human body. It draws an analogy with scientific principles, noting that just as focusing sunlight through a convex lens produces fire or compressing steam powers an engine, concentrating energy in the body can yield remarkable results. The human body is described as a unique machine where, by following methods prescribed by ancient teachers, latent energy centers can be activated. While modern science controls natural forces through instruments, the text suggests that similar effects can be achieved by stimulating these body energy centers using mantras or seed syllables. Before detailing the specific seed mantras from the "Amitagati Shravakachara," the text explains that "Padstha Dhyana" involves a practitioner focusing on sacred mantras, syllables, or letters placed on specific internal or external body parts. This process is said to trigger a chemical reaction that awakens and activates the energy centers. The Amitagati Shravakachara instructs a meditator to contemplate all mantra syllables representing the five supreme beings. From this vast collection, Amitagati selected key mantras for general use. He directs the meditation on the syllable "Arham," considered the essence of all mantras, for destroying sins, though without specifying a body center. For the mantra "Om Hreem Grah Namah," he specifies meditation on an eight-petaled lotus, describing it as a destroyer of sins, bestower of knowledge, and supreme among mantras. Another mantra, "A Ra Sa," is to be meditated upon on four-petaled lotuses at the navel, heart, throat, forehead, and crown, leading to the eradication of all karmas. The text concludes that this scientific method of Padstha Dhyana calms disturbing elements and awakens spiritual energy centers, enabling a practitioner to achieve self-benefit and liberation or, if misused, to experience suffering.