Meditation Monks of the Ramakrishna Order (2003)

Before we begin a detailed study of the practice and theory of meditation we must consider the context in which this pursuit is to take place. Success in meditation is closely related to peaceful living. For meditation to be fruitful, the mind must be calm, and if the mind is to be calm we must conduct our normal life and activities in a peaceful way.

A prayerful attitude in relation to work is most helpful; whatever activity we may be involved in, we must practise awareness of the Divine Presence inevery situation.