Dearest all

Very often we use certain words intermittently... as synonymous... and yet they subtly mean different things.... so in response to a list member's query...lets explore some subtle differences between meditation and contemplation...( ofcourse this is one facet ...on a subject that can be explored in so many ways)

Meditation is inner and outer stillness
Contemplation is outer stillness but inner activity

Contemplation is the move from manas-lower mind to buddhi-higher mind
Meditation involves going beyond the mind

In contemplation you receive direct understanding
In meditation you become that which contemplation helps you understand

Contemplation is inner communication with higher vaster self
Meditation is the wordless communion with!

Contemplation still implies a separation ...from that which you contemplate on
Meditation unifies the perceiver and perceived

Contemplation involves a 'you'... towards the gnosis of deeper truths
Meditation dissolves the 'you' ...that stands in between the deepest truth...

Contemplation enables...is the process... towards Self
Meditation is the experience of Self

Contemplation is on.....the abstract out there somewhere ... 'That'
Meditation is the '...Ah this'

And in the Ah This... 'sitting' in meditation is also transcended...into 24/7 moment to moment... all pervasive sense of Ah ..