Meditation in our Daily Lives

The five senses of the human body that is controlled by the mind, are outgoing i.e. they respond or get activated by external stimuli, with the mind interpreting these reactions. Meditation refers to the state, where the senses are drawn inward and the mind concentrates on any single object of desire. (The image of which is formed by the self)

Why is meditation necessary?
The mind has a wandering tendency. It's restless nature can be curbed by meditation. Though the objectives of meditation may be varied, it progresses towards self- realization or analysis (the senses try to look within), which is a stepping-stone to the path of Absolute Reality. Meditation involves visualization, concentration, and pranayama (breath control).

The dhyeta or mediator can be:

AARTI (the troubled): Adversities and situations can be demanding and stressful and from stress, sprouts negative emotions like fear, anger, avarice (greed), lust etc. These emotions can be conquered focussing on them and dispelling the negative energy giving the mind the reins of will power, faith and the strength to fight and survive.

ARTHARTHI (the desirous): After overcoming troubles, dreams and desires take shape in the ARTHARTHI. He tries to materialize his visions, namely acquiring wealth, property, fame etc.

JNANI (The knowledgeable): Jnani, being a repository of knowledge realizes the purpose of his birth and goes in quest of the Lord (salvation) meditating upon His form. Gradually his Sagun (meaning that which has form) worship diffuses into the Nirgun (formless), when he realizes and experiences the pervasiveness of the Lord in everything and the feeling of the self-being one with the Supreme.
Vedic Meditation
From time immemorial, the Vedas have been a rich source of knowledge about the different aspects of mortal and immortal existence. Vedic meditation prescribes different methods and forms of meditation, derived from the Vedas and the Shastras. These methods are dealt with at the

Material (The Aarti and Artharthi level)

Emotional (The Aarti and the Artharthi) level

Spiritual (The Jnani) level