Meditation and Self-Awareness: In View of Heartfulness

Yoga is a balanced way of life, and Heartfulness (Sahaj Marg) is a natural path of meditation. 
Heartfulness traces its similarities to Patanjali yoga and meditation, as mentioned in the Upanishads, 
Balasubramaniam (nd). The Bhagwat Geeta explained the importance of inner awareness for mental 
and physical well-being. Meditation is viewed as a path to enhancing self-awareness. This paper 
discusses meditation, self-awareness, and the importance of self-awareness in counselling. The source 
of data for this study is secondary. This study explains the importance of meditation for self-awareness 
and counselling, especially in modern society. Meditation develops self-awareness, compassion, and 
empathy in the heart and mind. The objectives of this paper are 1. To study Heartfulness meditation and 
self-awareness and 2. To explain the importance of self-awareness in counselling. 
There are various approaches to counseling that focus on dealing with life issues. Counselling is a type 
of pure awareness. Meditation is an effective method that develops knowledge of oneself and decision
making power. From this perspective, Heartfulness meditation has four basic practices that regulate the 
mind and create balance. The uniqueness of heartfulness is its Pranahuti technique. Since ancient times, 
meditation has been mentioned in the human lifestyle. Singh (1986) stated that the best tool for mental 
health promotion is yoga.