Meditation, in the classical yoga–Vedānta tradition, is a journey toward freedom and clarity. Its purpose is to sever our bondage to sorrow, purify the inner instrument, and stabilize peace. This practice leads to the recognition of the Self and inner mastery of the mind and senses. The end goal is to harmonize life-energy and attention, safeguarding clarity and allowing for a natural abidance in Being. The six aims of meditation are a single arc of progress from agitation to

Modern science sees the mind as what the brain–body does: a dynamic weave of neurons, networks, hormones, sleep, habits and relationships. Perception, attention, memory, emotion and decision-making arise from coordinated systems that can be trained and reshaped across life. When stress jams the circuits, practices like sleep, exercise, social connection and meditation help restore balance. Next, we’ll place this portrait beside Yoga–Vedānta’s timeless insights.