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What is the main technique of meditation taught by Shivabalayogi?

The meditation associated with Shivabalayogi is a form of **dhyana**, often referred to as **Jangama Dhyana**, in which the practitioner concentrates at the point between the eyebrows, the so‑called ajna chakra or “third eye” center. The essence of the method is deceptively simple: sit still in a stable posture, keep the spine erect, gently close the eyes, and direct all attention to this single inner point. Rather than engaging with the stream of thoughts, images, or sensations that may arise, the meditator allows them to pass without reaction. Over time, this sustained concentration on the inner center becomes a doorway through which the mind is gradually drawn into deeper quietude and absorption.

A distinctive feature of this practice is its emphasis on unwavering focus combined with non‑interference. The meditator does not attempt to control or manipulate mental phenomena, nor to cultivate particular visions or experiences. Instead, there is a steady “watching” at the eyebrow center, a kind of silent witnessing that lets the mind settle and purify itself through its own inherent tendencies. This approach reflects a confidence that, when attention is firmly anchored at this subtle point, the mind’s restlessness can exhaust itself, allowing a more profound stillness to emerge.

Shivabalayogi’s teaching presents this dhyana as both simple in method and far‑reaching in its implications. By maintaining uninterrupted concentration at the ajna chakra, the practitioner gradually moves from ordinary mental activity toward states of samadhi, in which the mind becomes absorbed in inner silence or a divine presence. The technique does not rely on complex visualizations or elaborate philosophical analysis; rather, it rests on disciplined, regular practice and the willingness to let go of every distraction. For those who follow it with sincerity and perseverance, this single‑pointed meditation is held to be sufficient to carry the seeker through all necessary stages of inner transformation.