what is the different between affirmation and meditation?

Question

Can anyone tell me what is the different between affirmation and meditation?

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Answer 1

MEDITATION (Dhyana) is based on the timeless Vedic Scriptures which give different process in the four different ages (yugas).

Meditation or Dhyana is one of the angas (limbs)
in the astanga-yoga (eight limbs) process.
The eight limbs are:-
1.yama- means controlling the senses
2.niyama- following strict regulations, rules and regulation
3.asana-sitting postures.
4.pranayama- breathing exercise
5.pratyahara-drive out sense objects such as sound, touch, form, taste and smell
6.dharana- trance, concentration of the mind.;
7.DHYANA- MEDITATION
8.samadhi -being absorbed in Vishnu or Krishna consciousness.

The result of the above process is that the yogi meditates or sees the Supersoul(Paramatma), the plenary portion of Krishna as Vishnu within himself. Krishna is situated as Supersoul in the heart of everyone. It is mentioned that, "As a blazing fire burns everything within a room, Lord Vishnu, situated in the heart of the yogi, burns up all kinds of impurities."

As mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatam(1.2.11), "The Absolute Truth is realized in three phases of understanding by the knower of the Absolute Truth, and all of them are identical. Such phases of the Absolute Truth are expressed as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan."

1. Satya-yuga by MEDITATION on Vishnu,
2. Treta-yuga by performing sacrifices,
3. Dvapara-yuga by temple worship
4. Kali-yuga by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.

So, the Hare Krishna maha-mantra is the prayer to be engaged in pure loving devotional service to the Lord. When we are sincere in our prayers of chanting Hare Krishna maha-mantra the Lord reveals Himself and then we can see Him.

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA HARE HARE

Srimad Bhagavatam(12.3.52),
Whatever result was obtained in Satya-yuga by meditating on Vishnu, in Treta-yuga by performing sacrifices, and in Dvapara-yuga by serving the Lord's lotus feet can be obtained in Kali-yuga simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.

There are similar verses
Vishnu Purana (6.2.17), Padma Purana (Uttara-khanda 72.25) and e Brihan-naradiya Purana (38.97):
"Whatever is achieved by meditation in Satya-yuga, by the performance of sacrifice in Treta-yuga, and by the worship of Lord Krishna's lotus feet in Dvapara-yuga is obtained in the age of Kali simply by glorifying the name of Lord Kesava."

Brahma-vaivarta Purana also says,
"Thus in the age of Kali the practices of austerity, yoga meditation, Deity worship, sacrifice and so on, along with their various subsidiary functions, are not properly carried out, even by the most expert embodied souls.

Answer 2

Affirmation:
1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
2. the assertion that something exists or is true.
3. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.
4. confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
5. Law. a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.

Meditation:
1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

Answer 3

Affirmations, or as I prefer to call them, Verbal Remedies work by engaging a process of creative visualization. The way to write and recite your own precision affirmations is to make your statements: Positive, Present, Personal and Specific. Here are some useful resources for getting your mind around your own verbal remedies: http://www.psychic-junkie.com/verbal-remedies.html

So from my standpoint as a professional psychic and a Creative Visualization trainer over the past 20 years, I know the power of thought in creating your future. http://www.psychic-junkie.com/does-the-secret-really-work.html

In a meditative state known as the alpha state of mind, your brain wave frequency empowers your affirmations and visualizations. http://www.psychic-junkie.com/alpha-state-of-mind.html

Answer 4

Affirmation is a statement about something you believe, or want to believe: if you want health, you say, "I am health. I am vital, alive, every cell a picture of perfect life flowing through me." Then you feel the reality of that statement, make it a belief about yourself.

Meditation is a quieting of mind, where you dwell in stillness, allowing your mind to be what it is, as it is, as it rests...

Answer 5

Its the Emancipation of Mimi.