Meditation Q & A with Shri Anandamurti

Shrii Anandamurti, in the second half of the 20th century, once asked: Now, the question may arise: is not the effort of meditation a mental occupation? His answer was: No, it is not, for a mental occupation is concerned with the doer I or ego, with the effort to attain for that ego. But the effort of meditation (deep divine contemplation) is the effort to see beyond the small ego and to see the Oneness of all things - including your mind within the Whole - so we cannot call this an ordinary desire.

Meditation is not a mental propensity, it is the fullest expression of one's Self. Anandamurti also asked: What is the science of spirituality (spiritual practice)? To this the answer was: The process of transforming basic inclinations towards a higher consciousness. This is known as the science of spiritual practice. The spiritual practice which liberates the aspirant from dullness or animality and expands one's self is spiritual practice. Spiritual practice needs a scientific approach.
Spiritual practice means a practice for expansion, and this expansion is nothing but a liberation from the bondage of all sorts, of dullness. Irrespective of caste, creed or religion, one who aspires for spiritual expansion, or does something concrete, is a spiritual aspirant.
Spirituality and spiritual science in itself is neither a religion nor an ism". It is the fundamental path and psycho-spiritual approach. So keep going. It is also good to see that a number of people have now been taught their own personal meditation technique.