Raja Yoga meditation: A personal spiritual experience and narrative inquiry.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) June 1, 2026 Kamala Chandak
A personal narrative describes how Raja Yoga meditation, learned through an online course during COVID-19 lockdown, helped the author cope with pandemic-related distress. The account explores how spiritual knowledge, meditation, and selfless service (Sewa) together fostered self-awareness, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. A unique experience during a residential spiritual retreat is analyzed through both spiritual and neuro-psychological frameworks. The narrative suggests that meditation-based spiritual practices can enhance psychological well-being and inner transformation during global crises.