Taming the Turbulent Mind: Yogic Meditation and Mindfulness for Combating Overthinking, Achieving Stress Relief, and Attaining Absolute Peace Deekay | Book Review
What is turbulence? Any thoughts, or have you ever tried to tame any animal? I remember watching circus shows organised once a year in the city's open area for all the locals to enjoy. There I used to cherish the person who tamed the elephants or the lion (if any). But today I thought of taming my mind. Every second our thoughts are randomly moving and giving us goosebumps. Nowadays people have so many threads of work looming in their minds that they feel like completing but fail to prioritise.
To dive into a river is not easy. But only a few people have the calibre to do that. The same is true with diving in your mind. This practice needs calmness of mind and anxiety levels to be very low. I had heard about meditation and its techniques to apply in your daily routine, but when I stumbled upon this book, my myths were removed. I could feel the real reason to practice yogic meditation.
"Taming the Turbulent Mind" is a perceptive and useful manual that provides beneficial techniques for developing a quiet and serene mind in the middle of life's turmoil.
In this book, the author presents a reviving manual for developing tranquillity and care in the present turbulent world. Drawing on the immortal insight of yogic customs, Deekay joins antiquated rehearses with present-day pertinence, making the lessons available to readers at all degrees of care practice.
I learnt about the 24 principles of PRAKRITI, a systematic dissection of material reality. Deekay shares how the wisdom of Samkhya can guide us in the practice of meditation, helping us traverse the path from ignorance to wisdom, from a limited sense of self to an understanding of our infinite nature.
The book's core strength lies in its reasonableness. Through appealing stories, bit-by-bit contemplation strategies, and noteworthy experiences, Deekay enables readers to deal with their inward reactions to outside anxieties. His techniques range from amateur agreeable to cutting-edge works, guaranteeing there is something for everybody, paying little mind to related knowledge with contemplation.
Deekay's composition reverberates with the rhythm of ageless insight, welcoming readers to stop and reflect. His illustrations—most notably the moral story of the two birds on a tree—draw from the significant supplies of the Upanishads, introducing duality as both a test and an aide. The transient bird of activity and the peaceful bird of perception reflect the strain in present-day everyday routine between receptive experiencing and careful mindfulness.
The book's design is both available and significant. Deekay deftly winds around private stories, functional procedures, and philosophical bits of knowledge into a consistent embroidery, causing complex ideas to feel substantial. His way of dealing with Viveka—the insight between the fleeting and the timeless—sparkles as a foundation of the text, offering lucidity as well as a feeling of freedom.
The book very well exemplifies the lessons of different ways of thinking, strict text, and so on.
For somebody who doesn't actually rehearse yoga or contemplation, I barely had any information with respect to the subjects referenced in the book, with the exception of the little thought I got from my spiritual training book.
Be that as it may, in the event that you think this book is just about yoga, reflection, and achieving edification, I should say, it isn't. It talks likewise about the importance of teaching and rolling out little improvements in life for directing energies towards better, more certain, and satisfying parts of life, prompting a critical change in mentality and way of life.
Other than that, every section was finished with an outline. In any case, there were sure things that I thought were dull and didn't add a lot, superfluously adding length.
Overall, it is a captivating and engrossing read.
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I love self help book and especially the one like this which make use of moral stories for better understanding of the readers. I also prefer to write stories with moral ofcourse my target readers for such stories are young readers who learn thinks better with morals. I will definately check out this book for sure. Great review.
ReplyDeleteControlling the mind and its jumping thoughts is the toughest task in this life. I do yoga daily and meditate a lot, it has really helped. But I would like to know more about the 24 principles of Prakriti and for that I would like to read this book.
ReplyDeleteYour post beautifully breaks down yogic meditation, very personal, relatable and calming.
ReplyDeleteSelf help books are not at all my cup of tea! I really feel sleepy with them. Sorry, I will pass this one.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds great for those with a love for self-help books. Your description of the book and its content is admirable.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any self book from last 3 years. I was looking for new self help book as I want to do self improvement 😄. Your review tells me that this one is perfect read.
ReplyDeleteLoved how you blended personal experiences with the book’s insights! The way you explained yogic meditation and its impact makes me curious to give it a read.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had access to such books or even understood yoga when I was young. Sounds like a perfect handbook to tame the turbulent mind.
ReplyDeleteSeems like an essential read for someone starting to their journey to spirituality through mindfulness and yoga.
ReplyDeleteWow! You seem to have really liked the book. I like the topic, definitely. I usually am not great at learning this topic from a book. I prefer audio-visual and interactive sessions which is why I don't read books on such topics. But, thanks to your review, I'll add this to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while since I picked up a self-help book. This book sounds quite helpful but would probably not be enough to actually tame our turbulent minds. Guided help would be needed along with it. Sounds like a good start though!
ReplyDeleteI am not a huge fan of self help books but this one seems interesting. I'm curious to learn more about the principles of Prakriti and will surely read more about it. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved your reflective review! Your eloquent exploration of meditation and yogic wisdom truly demystifies the mind's turbulence. It’s an enlightening, captivating read that inspires calm, mindfulness, and transformation.
ReplyDeleteI am inclined to adopt more mindful practices starting this year and share my experience too. I believe this book could give me some perception. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. Truly in these turbulent times, it is hard to keep a calm state of mind.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting and a need of the hour particularly when we hear only negative news
ReplyDeleteFor someone who does not generally go for self help books, surprisingly your mentioning the yogic principles to tame the mind , appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate how this book blends ancient yogic wisdom with practical, modern techniques to help calm the mind. The step-by-step approach to meditation and mindfulness is so accessible!
ReplyDeleteSelf-help is my personal favorite. Going to read this book and let you know what I found new and interesting. Thank you for writing the review and the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the book offers something for both beginners and more experienced practitioners, which is great. I totally agree with you—yoga and meditation aren't just about reaching enlightenment but making small changes that lead to a more peaceful life. Definitely going to check this one out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I am reading Ikigai currently and I can't help but say I find Japanese minimalistic apprach toward the lifestyle helps me a lot to focus more. Enjoyed reading your article.
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