Effortless Meditation: Stumbling Upon Peace and Happiness

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Effortless Meditation is a state of inner rest and calm, where the mind is not deliberately directed at any specific object – internal or external. It is a state of pure, spontaneous awareness – a state of ‘being’.

You don’t have to be spiritually inclined, or be from any particular walk of life, to experiment with Effortless Meditation. It is enough that you are willing to give it a try. Once you “stumble” upon it, you will realise that to be happy you don’t need the support of any faith or belief – including the cherished one of enlightenment. By stumbling upon Effortless Meditation, you will have arrived at the heart of all efforts in your search for Peace and Happiness. You will soon realise that effortlessness itself is Peace, and whatever you are aware of naturally and spontaneously is also Peace. From then on, life itself becomes living in meditation.

The author’s search for happiness within changed the course of his life. It took him to the monastery where he led a meditative life for eleven years. His quest for happiness turned into a fascinating journey that culminated in his discovering Peace and the dynamic, effortless, meditative state.

Once a monk, who has now given up his robes, his discoveries form and illuminate the essence of this inspiring book. By being open to Effortless Meditation, you may just stumble upon the most important and meaningful discovery of your life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Swami Madhurananda

Swami Madhurananda was a staunch atheist until the middle of his university studies. He graduated as an electronics engineer. Instead of pursuing a career, a feeling of impermanence and the fundamental questions of existence drew him to the monastic life. He joined the Ramakrishna Math in Bangalore with the desire to explore deep meditation. He left the monastery after eleven years, thus exposing himself to a life of uncertainty but with a deep trust in the profound Silence he had started experiencing since 1992. In 2000, after a year spent as a wandering monk, he was drawn to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, well known as the home of the sage Sri Ramana Maharshi. There he felt ‘pulled’ to devote all his time to sitting in meditation, and he continued this for five years. In 2006, many changes occurred again. He gave up his robes, but still uses Swami Madhurananda as his official name. Many call him Madhurananda or Madhu. He continues to reside in Tiruvannamalai, leading a meditative life and sharing his perceptions with earnest people interested in harmony and peace.