According to Swami Vishnudevananda, meditation is not merely a relaxation technique; it is a fundamental re-engineering of the mind. He famously taught that the mind is like a lake. When the lake is agitated by the waves of desire, anxiety, and external stimuli, the bottom is muddy, and we cannot see our true reflection.
"Do not seek experiences. Seek the experiencer. Meditation is not about visions or bliss; it is about truth." meditation and mantras swami vishnu devananda pdf