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How should one practice meditation on the inner sound current on a daily basis?
Settling into a daily rhythm brings the inner sound current to life. Carving out two quiet sessions—one before dawn’s hush, another as twilight settles—anchors the practice. Phones on silent, eyes gently closed, the spine remains comfortably upright, as if tuning an old radio to catch a faint melody.
Begin with several soft, natural breaths, letting the shoulders drop. Mental repetition of a sacred mantra—like a gentle heartbeat—draws attention inward. This Simran phase isn’t about force but gentle focus. Picture each syllable as a ripple expanding from the center.
As the mind grows still, attention shifts to listening. Subtle currents of sound—buzzing, tinkling, a far-off bell—might emerge. No need to chase them; simply watch how they play across the inner landscape. This Dhyan stage resembles following a bird’s song through trees: curious and patient. With each passing week, those faint echoes grow clearer.
Commitment beats duration every time. Even fifteen minutes at daybreak outshines an hour of distracted sitting. It’s like tending a garden: brief, regular watering fosters richer blooms than a monthly downpour. Juggling remote work and endless Zoom calls makes these pockets of stillness all the more precious.
Ethical living and a gentle vegetarian diet act as fuel for the inner voyage. Cutting out stimulants—caffeine, alcohol—helps the ears attune to subtler harmonies. Notes from a daily practice log—short observations, shifting sensations—create a personal roadmap, illuminating progress over time.
Across social media, sound-healing trends are exploding, yet this tradition carries centuries of testimony. While mindfulness apps promise quick fixes, nothing quite matches the warmth of an authentic inner concert. Patience is the golden thread: Rome wasn’t built in a day, and inner landscapes reveal themselves one soft whisper at a time. By weaving these steps into everyday life, the inner sound current becomes less of a distant echo and more of a steadfast companion.