“Niranjan Dhyan” (निरंजन ध्यान) is a spiritually significant phrase in Indian philosophical and devotional traditions. Let’s break it down:
🔹 Meaning:
- Niranjan (निरंजन):
- Literally means “stainless,” “spotless,” or “untainted.”
- Spiritually, it refers to the formless, pure, and eternal Supreme Consciousness—often used to describe God beyond attributes (Nirguna Brahman) in Sant Mat, Kabir Panth, and other non-dualistic traditions.
- Dhyan (ध्यान):
- Means meditation or focused contemplation.
🧘 Interpretation:
“Niranjan Dhyan” means:
Meditation on the Formless, Pure Supreme Being.
It implies meditating on the unmanifest, divine reality—not an image or form, but a pure, transcendent presence.
🕉️ In Spiritual Traditions:
- In Sant Mat, Kabir’s teachings, or Radhasoami, “Niranjan” is often used to describe a high spiritual entity or stage—but with some nuance:
- Sometimes Niranjan is seen as a powerful but lower-level deity (in contrast to Sat Purush or the True Supreme Being).
- In other interpretations, Niranjan is simply the formless divine—pure awareness.
- In Advaita Vedanta, it parallels meditation on the Nirguna Brahman.
🙏 How to Practice Niranjan Dhyan:
- Sit quietly, withdraw the senses.
- Focus inwardly, often on the inner sound (shabd) or light (jyoti).
- Let go of mental images—focus on the formless presence, awareness itself.
- Some saints use mantras like “Niranjan Ram”, “Satnam”, or “Soham” as aids.
Would you like a guided meditation script based on Niranjan Dhyan, or a comparison of how different paths interpret “Niranjan”?
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