Samayik (Samai) - A practice of meditation in Jainism

Samayik - A Great Shelter for Restless Souls

Samayik is a spiritual jain practice which is combination of meditation and Yoga . Meditation because this is an inward looking process that is connected with self-awakening; related to our mental physical and emotional well being; thus a process of self-exploration and seeking path of light. Yoga because sitting position in which Samayik is performed puts this process into category of yogamudra or yoga.

Samayik is an ancient way given by Jainism for strengthening positive energies, evenness and nurturing soul by cultivating virtues like forgiveness, peace and non violence. It helps the human being warding off all negativities of minds and thoughts. Also, discovering the whole new aura of immense tranquility. One Samayik takes 48 minutes to complete. It does not only offer spritual diet to your restless, peace seeking soul but also cures your worldly blues by recharging and reenergizing you. Thus, this minimum 48 minutes daily practice of Samayik does magic in our mundane life.

Samayik is that ‘holy process’ indicated in Jainism which is available for all; for protecting the human beings from undue unwanted outside forces and feelings (like agony, aversion, revenge, greed, attachment, ill-will, ego, anger, stress) which hamper the process of our self-awakening and self-discovery. It gives great relief to your soul and mind which is tired of all worldly pressures, hence undoubtedly a panacea for all negative thoughts, emotional and psychological problems like mood disorders, frustration, worries and mood swings. Samayik allows us to peep inside, in ourselves.

This Samayik is not merely for ‘spritual aspirants or eternal peace seeking souls, but for normal man who is in search of spritual, mental or emotional upliftment. Therefore, it is not a prerogative of only spritual aspirants rather could be practiced by anyone even by whom who even does not know A B C of spiritualism but yearns to plunge into ocean of eternal peace and contentment.

While practicing Samayik or entering into it; think and feel like this:- “I am in shelter of Lord Mahavir/God, ‘He’ is there and helping me in achieving evenness (sam bhav) and eternal peace.” By and by going deeper in such thoughts, you will naturally feel the blissful aura of peace and balance. At the same time while praying; beg sorry for your all sins and wrongdoings.
With regular practice of it; during the process of Samayik (if being done regularly with profound devotion and belief) you will soon experience a great feeling of heavenly bliss which is away from all worries and resentments, you will be able to rediscover yourself and a rapturous soul soothing feeling will emerge. You will be able to find an entirely new side of your personality which was never ever felt and observed by you. This will give you an enlightened vision; a whole new direction to your life and tremendous strength to tackle the worldly problems more rationally, happily and coolly.

But do not live in any illusion that only one-day effort will bring you all such priceless feelings and outcomes. It is not one-day play. Regular practice will definitely usher your ways. This simple and ordinary process brings extraordinary results. Believe me or not, the satisfaction and happiness derived from it are proof in their own. Besides, it is also experienced that the relaxation and peace generated by this less than one hour regular practice is equivalent to(rather much more) few hours long other soul soothing/relaxing exercises.

Samayik puts scourge on your uncontrolled/unreigned thoughts and divert the flow of your thoughts in right direction. Actually human mind never remains blank; always full of thoughts; positive- negative, good bad, constructive-destructive etc. A human must understand harm of negative and directionless flow of thoughts because negative thoughts poison and harm your healthy mental growth and thus lead unpleasant outcomes like fury, unmanageable aggression, selfishness, revenge, hypertension etc. So, such type of feelings and thoughts ought to be banished. But in practical life man does almost contrary to that. He not only gives the space to such thoughts but also give them opportunity to thrive and thus harm himself.

Samayik, therefore, is that unique and powerful way to discard negative thoughts entering into mind and allow inflow of positive thoughts like –forgiveness, fearlessness, help and mercy for all living beings.

Samayik benefits you in double ways- at one side it unwinds you, gives you feeling of complete relaxation on the other hand, recharge you to meet and counter challenges of life and empower you to handle outside forces with utmost ease. So, put Samayik into daily practice for relishing its soul soothing fruits. Isn’t it a simple yet very fruitful practice? Don’t you think that it is an easiest step toward ‘all relaxation-no tension zone’?

In nutshell, Samayik is a simple scientific and practical process for achieving inner and outer peace with much more ease and very helpful in keeping the day to day pressure at bay. Due to our very busy life styles if we can not do much, atleast do a Samayik daily that is for our own wellness. Therefore, by developing a bond with our basics of Jain religion all modern problems can be cured. Jain preaching is scientific and time tested.

The essence is- as a drop by drop a pitcher fills likewise, every day’s devoted practice of Samayik puts you one step closer to absolute relaxation and saves you from worldly pains. Hence, adopt this simplest way of soul grooming and purification.

The bottom line is - “Do a Samayik every day and keep your all worries miles away.”