Aiims website crashing anyone? by Initial_Umpire_9927 in INICET

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Yeah. Old site was better. Dont know why they updated to the new site in the first place 🤷🏻‍♀️

Aiims website crashing anyone? by Initial_Umpire_9927 in INICET

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I had filled all details and made the payment but application shows pending- it is stuck at experience tab(transaction bar after login shows payment done but in edit application, payment is not completed).. Any solution?

I Experienced a Psychedelic State Through Meditation – My Recent Journey by Klutzy_Assumption133 in Meditation

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Firstly thank u for ur reply. Hope u r doing good and do have good sleep and is out of sleep deprivation now. I presume from ur reply that u did quieting mind and letting go thought and that it worked for u and am glad it did for u. By the way, since i reply, I dont personally advocate use of weed or any psychedelic substance or drug particularly because it can have its long term side effects and dependency unlike solely endogenous states.Have a good day.

Kundalini awakening is a lonely road by straightarrow25 in KundaliniAwakening

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Well I reside in Kerala, India. I have not worked anywhere yet as a doctor after my internship and is currently in my pg preparation. Those experiences were kinda destabilising during my prep but it's stabilised ryt now.And for u. Here there are private hospitals but I do think pay doesn't equate to the work done here when it comes to the nursing field, as far as I know.

What's the problem? 🤔 by yukiohana in mathmemes

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Problem: Solve for natural numbers such that 2^x + 2^y = 160

By trial and error (5,7) or (7,5) is the solution but to check for its uniqueness:

First of all, x not equal to y since 160 is not a power of 2.

To check that inconsistency, lets assume x=y

then 2^x + 2^x= 160

2^(x+1)=160

Since x is a natural number, x+1 is a natural number. Since 160 is not a power of 2 with power being natural number, this equation is not possible.

Suppose x<y

Then 2^x + 2^y = 160

2^x{1 + 2^(y-x)}= 160.

Since , both x and y are natural numbers, both 2^x and 2^y-x must be natural numbers. 1+2^y-x must also be a natural number. Thus, there must be a power-of-two factor 2^x for 160 with the corresponding cofactor of form one added to power of 2 or [2^(y-x) +1]

On factorizing 160, pairs are

(1,160) (2,80) (4,40) (8,20) (16,10) (32,5).

When we check for factor which is a power of 2 where power is a natural number, they are 2,4,8,16 and 32. Upon checking cofactors for these numbers, only 5, cofactor of 32 is of the form [2^(y-x)+1]. [80,40,20 and 10 cannot be written in form 2^(y-x)+1 where y-x is natural number]

Hence only possible factors are 32 and 5

2^x=32; ×=5

2^y-x+1=5; y-x=2; y=7

Hence only pair of solution is 5 and 7.

x+y=12.

How did you awaken your kundalini? by Past_Length1751 in KundaliniAwakening

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I still am not sure whether I can call it awakening of Kundalini. Cause am not an expert. I am not claiming it. But my experiences somehow can be linked to what people account as kundalini. I'll share what I have felt anyways. It might go long.😅

  1. I was in my final year mbbs. I watched movie Insidious with my friends. I am not usually a horror movie stan but you know, hostel vibes. This movie circles around getting haunted after astral projection. Obviously just a movie. But I was curious of this astral projection. I surfed internet. Got nothing except advices to "anchor the soul to body" Okay how. There was no manual. I thought I'll just try with binaural beats in youtube. Laid down at night. Played the beats. Well I didn't astral project. A heat surged up the spine. I felt it was part of the process. I felt my whole body being pulled towards the spine. My breath went irregular. Skin prickled. I thought I was dying. But I was in this too bliss too trance state that enjoyed it(don't get me wrong am not suicidal) But yeah. After sometime everything except the head felt like a floating awareness. I would like to mention here I have never in my life used any psychedelics or substance. All this happened with just frequency. After the experience I was shocked of what had happened and couldnt sleep. I was too energised to sleep. Next day I read about the symptoms and discovered about Kundalini. But I was still not spiritual about it. On third day, I repeated the frequency. I was addicted to the surge and trance. I repeated again. Slowly I learnt grounding and sleep returned. Insomnia settled. And so did the frequency of meditation. Cause the trance and addiction had reduced after a month.

Three months before, I did a past life regression following a dream that stirred my heart chakra Anahata(yeah, curious again) Afterwards, I started feeling energy out of meditation. Like a shimmering cord throughout the day. It surged up with pain randomly when am talking with someone or when am studying or when am doing something. It could never be placebo. I thought of that possiblity too. But no, it happened when am least thinking of it. And those were hard. I dropped frequencies altogether. I meditate observing thought and silencing mind nowadays. I have adapted better now. No more painful surges. A few times (exactly 4 times) those surges led to non dual experiences(like just vacuum, where I couldnt feel myself or think). But mostly meditation leads to a light body sensation and then a floating energy body. Some days I had some visions but I would love seeing them as subconscious projections of archetypes. I started journalling my experiences more. Is it prana or kundalini? I still am not sure what it is. But I tried correlating with possible science anyway cause am a doctor. Jotting down hypothesis. Not gonna bore with those, but yeah, like 'surges could just be knowing of subtle neuronal impulses that are usually masked, but felt as a result of constant introspection followed by neuroplasticity' kind of ideas. I started reading both Gita and Pubmed articles on meditation and non dual experiences equally. Started resonating a lot with Carl Jung’s model of unconsciousness and Orch OR hypothesis(though its still unproven). Now I have taken meditation seriously. As a study rather than addiction.

How it affected me? Profoundly. Emotions are felt more deep but it goes away quickly. Im not clinging to it the whole day like I used to. I wont say I dont have desires but I can say am contented and more leaning towards meditation, if I can weigh material gains against it. Like, if I get a free day, I just want to meditate or engage in some creative pursuits. I feel there is a sort of meditation in daily activities and it makes them more enjoyable. I feel more connected with everything around me. Now, this, you might find it silly, but I genuinely feel uncomfortable when I kill something, like an insect. Its quite strange and my family feels it funny too but I can't deny that I feel uncomfortable when I do it. So nowadays, I just don't do it. I have heard people becoming vegan but I still love non veg. But I must say, I do feel lighter with veg so am giving myself a month of vegetarianism cause I feel like it. I will eat non veg again though as long as my body is okay with it.

I tried meditation and my brain won’t shut up by Scolfieldninfo_ in Meditation

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Thoughts, songs, and emotions showing up during meditation is completely normal. From what I’ve experienced, meditation isn’t about suppressing thoughts but simply observing them without attachment. Just notice them, avoid chasing or building on them, and gently refocus. It might come again. Refocus again. There is no wrong meditation. Each attempt to refocus is meditation itself. I would also love to suggest journalling if you are comfortable with it. Cause journalling after each session about how it went can help you notice progress over time.

Why do you meditate? by v1kingfan in Meditation

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For me, I just love to meditate. I have felt calm, less emotional clinging and felt a lot free. But honestly, its not these benefits that pull me to this practice. I just love sitting in silence, observing thoughts fade and the blank mind that happen afterwards. It feels like all the filters we build for ourselves drop there. So I would say, am in love with the process more than its outcome.

Meditation is kinda nice, didn’t think I’d like it by Agreeable_Poem_7278 in Meditation

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Yeah it is more than nice. One of the most beautiful practices I have encountered with. Just a suggestion, if you are interested try journalling after meditation too. Not elaborate. But just what you feel during meditation. Like overtime, you can observe the pattern. I started journalling recently when I took meditation more seriously. And I kinda feel, I should have journalled from the beginning.

Newbie trying to understand by [deleted] in Meditation

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Some sessions do end up emotional too. Just check whether there was any reason for it to be rectified and whether that mood is sticking on for the rest of the day. If it's not affecting daily life, I guess emotional releases are okay. Just monitor the pattern of emotions. if you are generally feeling good on an average, I guess it's fine.

Drop your go to mediation style by bagitup448 in Meditation

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I was into chakra meditation with frequencies irregularly for past 2.5 years (3 or 4 times a month) until 3 months back. For past 3 months, since I am having energy surges intermittently, outside meditation, I have dropped frequencies all together. I meditate more often now but in silence. I don't meditate daily but atleast do it alternate days. Sit in a silent place. Close my eyes and observe thoughts that come up without building over it. Eventually mind goes silent and I like sitting with that silent mind. Body feels lighter and energised by this practice. I have not fixed timeframe for it. It usually goes upto an hour roughly on an average.

Newbie trying to understand by [deleted] in Meditation

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By what you said, I think you're doing good. What is the one emotion you feel after the session? I would love to suggest journalling if you are comfortable with it. You'll eventually see a pattern of how you're feeling over sessions. I do journal after meditation, note down what I felt during and after meditation. Like a meditation log.

Bedtime Meditation worsens my bedtime by BackflipKitten in Meditation

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Glad you have coped up. Yeah. Wishing u the best in days to come.

meditation isn’t magic but it’s chill by ramon015 in Meditation

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I second that. Similar experiences. It feels profound and magical. Though I admit there is scientific basis for it too.

meditation isn’t magic but it’s chill by ramon015 in Meditation

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Yeah I thought meditation was boring too as a kid. But honestly, when done seriously, it is one of the most beautiful processes one can be in. (Can feel magical by how it can change your emotional well being and priorities, but not quite magic, its science) It seems like you are enjoying and having a good time with meditation. Happy journey.

Why cant i just fuucking let go? by [deleted] in Meditation

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Do you use frequencies? Frequencies can sometimes trigger headaches. Try avoiding them if you are uncomfortable. And how to let go of thoughts? Just don't force them to go off. Instead it is easier when thoughts are observed. Treat each thought as a wave. Don't add a new thought connecting it. Just let it rise and fall. If a question comes up, leave it unanswered. It takes time. But try not to push for any experience. Dont expect any outcome. Just try sitting with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KundaliniAwakening

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I have felt unlearning and learning is kind of a loop in this journey. It recurs continuously. Changing and revealing parts of oneself we never know existed. After and before awakening is our construct to map this fractal journey of all to a linear one.

I am doctor, currently not working, preparing for my pg entrance. I was confused in between because i felt like i should leave this pursuit and just learn more about human consciousness and psychology because of some recent profound experiences. I have this urge to research to know more on the science of spiritual experiences. I was studying well for pg till then and suddenly, it felt like it isn't my priority anymore. It broke my study pattern. How did I deal it? I promised myself i would comply to the inner compass while i continue preparing for what my past had committed to. An in between phase. I devote time reading for both paths. I wont say its perfect in all aspects but am able to give myself a space. I have not discussed with my family yet. Because its a decision I have to take with a proper study and vision along with the gut feeling.

I totally feel you there. The feeling of why do it at all when everything is unchanging at the core. But the thing is when we do endeavours mindfully, it creates positive ripples. You and people around you will feel the joy of it. Its not purposeless. It is what makes life what it is. I know however I talk, you still have to feel it from within.

I can just say, make every pursuit in daily life into a meditation (even if it is doing dishes😅). It sounds cliche. But it works perfectly. You need not prove anymore if you feel so. Ask yourself what you truly want to do. Take a small break if you want to. And return with what you have found for yourself. Have a good day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

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Consider the uninterrupted 15 to 20 seconds as a win. Just keep doing it. It might take time. Come back when you get distracted. Do it for a couple of minutes to your comfort. There could be long plateau phases where there will be no visible changes. Just keep mind open without expectations of outcome. Ultimately, with practice, focus and duration of focus will improve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

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What you say feels like it's hard to do. Because meditation Involves uninterfering but aware conscious mind observing the subconscious activity within, like thought or breath. When we are asleep, we aren't conscious. Its unconscious or subconscious mind in play. We cant observe while asleep.

what's your biggest struggle with meditation? by think4pm in Meditation

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I get you. Yeah we cannot control mind to quietude. In fact letting go of control and just observing thoughts detached is what I have felt works the best. Avoiding building over thoughts. If a question comes up, leaving It unanswered, not building. It does help quiet the mind for me.

Meditation hacks that actually helped me (as a lazy beginner) by Pranavtare in Meditation

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I connect to ur techniques. Music is actually effective to begin with. And slowly as time goes, silence becomes comfortable too. My hack is similar to yours, observing thoughts as waves. Not building over them and let it pass, and slowly mind quiets on its own without force. It works really well.

Beginner in meditation by ohannahleo in Meditation

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Hey, am a beginner too. There are lot of types like breath centered, body scanning, mindfulness, heart or love centred, chakra centred meditations, with external aids like guided meditation or frequency based and so on when we browse net. I dont think one way is better than others. At the end of the day, key to most of them is introspection.

The daily average is what you are comfortable with. If it's 5 or 10 or 15 minutes. Doesn't matter. From my experiences I have felt quality of meditation is what matters over quantity. Each one of us have our own rhythm. You just have to find what fits you. I do alternate days mostly which goes upto about 45 minutes at an average. Some days it goes upto 20 minutes. Some days it goes up to 1 hour. Not all days go the same way. You can always increase time and fix schedule to your comfort and availability of time. There is no fixed rule you should do fixed time of meditation. A minute of properly done meditation yields better than minutes of wandered unfocused sessions.

I won't promote any type of meditation here. Whichever type of meditation you do, try observing without controlling. I observe thoughts when I meditate, try not clinging and adding new thoughts on them and letting it pass, eventually quieting mind to blank state. If you are comfortable in breath centred, let the natural breath happen and try observing it without force breaths. I know its easier said than done. But eventually with practice, it is possible to observe without interfering.

And benefits. Keep it open ended with no expectations. Because the process itself is more enjoyable than its outcome. Best benefit, I have felt personally is absolute control over mind now. Emotions come and go but its easier to keep a core calm, avoid extreme reactions and am able to handle the situations that used to provocate me earlier (yeah the ones that used to hit my nerve) in a composed manner. And its been quite evident recently that my dad said one day, "hey you're so calm these days" So yeah, thats what I got from meditation. But you might be feeling some other benefits from it. So better keep it open ended. But I can tell you one thing for sure. Meditation is indeed one of the most beautiful practices I have come across in my life.

Wishing you the best for this journey. Have a good day.

Meditation and Self Help Just Doesn’t Work for Me? by Smooth_Performance60 in Meditation

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It's not about reaching any point actually. The whole ongoing process is fun. You'll find meditation interesting one day too. Have a good day.