Hindu meditation encompasses various techniques beyond mind-emptying. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describe different forms of meditation including focused contemplation (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and complete absorption (samadhi).
Traditional texts like the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra outline 112 meditation techniques. Some involve focusing on breath, mantras, or deities, while others explore consciousness itself. Modern neuroscience research confirms these varied approaches activate different brain regions and produce distinct benefits. The goal isn't emptiness but heightened awareness and self-realization.
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