Words in Meditation

Question:nn I have been meditating regularly. This is a relatively new routine for me; within the last year. I often begin my routine meditation by listening to the Soul of healing meditations and continue with silent meditation afterward. I try follow this protocol once each day.nnI have been able to reach the silent space and sit with no thoughts. I do find, however, that at that silent time a word or theme will present to me. This does not always happen, but does frequently enough for notation. Interestingly, the word of phrase will repeat in subsequent meditation sittings until I give it attention in my waking state. i.e. Look up its meaning etc.nnI am Canadian and not of Indian descent, however the words given to me are often not specifically familiar to me, when I receive them.nnI thought I would share some of these words in the order they were received. It is often one word per sitting. It may also involve pictures or other more personal themes:nn- Pranan- Gitan- Vedan- SitannJust curious as to your thoughts on such happenings?nnI have so many questions on this journey and often find it can be a lonely path to find others to share what is occurring through the changes and events with deep meditation.nnAnswer:n nIt seems that with these occasional words and images, your inner Self is guiding you forward along your path. These are all Sanskrit words, pregnant with meaning. Any one of them can take you into an entire field of understanding and experience. You may find it helpful to read some Vedic literature related to these concepts, but don’t make this an academic exercise. It should be a process that allows you to reveal the truth of this concepts that is already inside you.n nOne of your words is “Veda.” Veda literally means knowledge, but it really means the complete or total knowledge that resides within the deepest level of consciousness. As we become fully awakened, we activate that knowledge inside and then live it. At its heart, this is not an intellectual or analytical process. This model of knowledge through remembering should be your basic guideline here. As you explore these words, let your inner experience and intuition be your real touchstone, not the authority of the text you are reading.n nLove,nDeepak