awareness

Meditation as explained previously, is a process of mental engagement defined by an awareness or a mindfulness of the object one is using to meditate upon.

There is an enormous body of literature available to us on meditation currently, in the west. Just about every book shop contains some copies on the subject.

“Spiritual” is a concept or term often bandied around in yoga circles. It can be confusing for anyone to make sense of it all - but especially a new student.