Introduction to the Practice of Sadhana
It is our task to engage in introspective science because if we focus exclusively on external affairs, we neglect internal, spiritual evolution and contact with the essence, the divine. Many still struggle to understand the connection between mind and matter, observer and observed, and that reality is not necessarily known, while this concept paves the way for the practice of meditation, which aims to bring attention inward through concentration and focus.
To immerse ourselves in the divine nature of the world of objects, we must meditate and learn to focus attention on a specific object. Meditation practice, or Dhyana, involves reflecting on psychic contents, exploring them as we immerse ourselves in a state of deep concentration. During meditation, when we focus on contents, it’s like downloading files from email, as the psychic contents of the object we focus on are progressively revealed to us. But many still lack this concentration due to a lack of practice, or Sadhana. Daily Sadhana practice teaches us to maintain this concentration not only during meditation but also in daily activities like walking, eating, and talking. Only when we acquire this capacity can we delve deeper, recognize inner contents, and make conscious and balanced decisions in our relationships and everyday life.
The purpose of every thought and every action should be to reduce conflict, polarisation and separation in our lives. Yet this can be difficult when people remain trapped in patterns driven by ego, opposition and the need to prevail. We therefore need to learn to master our thoughts, emotions and actions, and to communicate not in order to prove that we are right, but to understand one another, express ourselves clearly and cultivate gratitude.
Conflict can undermine relationships and communities, particularly when people come together not for the common good, but primarily to defend their own positions and interests. Simplified thinking and careless communication can create division and difficult situations in everyday life, often without us even realising it. People do not necessarily enter into conflict because they are malicious, but because they may lack awareness and the inner resources needed to move beyond polarisation and internal struggles, free themselves from conditioning and manipulation, and reconnect with a deeper sense of self in order to live more harmoniously with the world around them.
The daily practice of Sadhana guides us along a path of self-exploration and inner development, helping us cultivate discernment and become less reactive to external circumstances. It also encourages us to recognise the difference between a natural response to a genuine threat and fears that may be disproportionate to the situation we are facing. Through consistent practice, we learn to develop trust not only in external beliefs, but above all in our inner experience, cultivating a deeper and more authentic form of self-knowledge.
Sadhana, therefore, is not simply a collection of spiritual practices, but a journey towards self-understanding and the exploration of our deepest nature. It is an invitation to look within ourselves and reflect on the deeper meaning of our existence and our relationship with the world. This path of self-knowledge encourages us to question conditioned perceptions and approach life with greater awareness, presence and gratitude.
If you feel drawn to this path and to a deeper journey of introspection and self-exploration, contact us to discover how our individual and group programme, “The Quantasia Sadhana,” works.
