Meditation can be defined as a set of techniques that are intend to  encourage hightened state of awarness and focus  attention. It can produce a deep state of relaxation and tranquil  mind.It mainly helps to focusing  the mind on a particular  object, Thaught or activity to train attention and awareness, and to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
                Meditation is the highest form of prayer and unlocks the gates to the reservoir of untapped love that we carry with us.In which we experience the love, peace, and stillness that is within ourselves. 
       
"Meditation is the means by which the soul expresses its love for God."
               
             - SANT RAJINDER SINGH JI MAHARAJ 
     The term "Meditation "is now loosely used to refer to a large number of diverse techniques. These include contemplation, concentration, use of nature sounds such as the ocean, guided meditation, meditative movement exercises such as Yoga and tai chi, qigong, breathing exercises, and Mantra. These techniques work at different levels such as the senses, mind, intellect, and emotions.
This article describes the process of meditation at a more fundamental level and aims to  the powerful mechanism of the beneficial effects associated with meditation. 
       
        Key things about meditation 
[  ] Meditation  can also be used as a psycho theraputic technique. 
[  ] Meditation  has been practice in cultures all over the world for thousand of years.
[  ] Nearly every  religion  including bhiddism,Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism has a tradition  of using meditative practices. 
[  ] While meditation is often  used for religious purposes,many people practice  it independently of any religious or spiritual beliefs or practices. 
       Process of meditation 
[  ] Choose  a calm place without  distractions:   Turn off your phone or television, if you are interested  to hear calm and quiet music and play it. 
[  ] Set a time limit: If you are just getting  started, you might to want to stick to shorter  sessions of about 1-5 minutes. 
[  ] Sit comfortably and attentively : You can sit cross-legged on the floor or in a chair as that you feel comfortable  for several  minutes for meditation. 
[  ] Focus on your  breathing  level:Taking long breath and slowly  exhale, and concentrate  on your breathing  condition. 
[  ] Notice  your  Thaughts: Don't  judge your thaughts or try to analyze  them;simply direct your mind back to your deep breathing.
    
           Benefits of meditation 
[  ] Acquiring another point of view on upsetting circumstances.
[  ] Building abilities to deal with your pressure.
[  ] Expanding mindfulness.
[  ] Zeroing in on the present.
[  ] Decreasing gloomy feelings.
[  ] Expanding creative mind and innovativeness.
[  ] Expanding persistence and resistance
      
           "Through meditation, the Higher Self is experienced."                                               – Bhagavad Gita
Light of my exploration, I presume that contemplation has many experimentally demonstrated advantages to both physical and emotional well-being and prosperity. There is also room for application of meditation practices in the modern health care system for treating a variety of different symptoms involved in physical and mental conditions.The basic concept of meditation is that it is a practice that connects the mind and the body. Its purpose is to help increase both physical and mental peace and calm, which also helps you to learn how to live more fully in the present.