Meditation (Dhyan) gives a holistic perspective of life, it influences every aspect of it. Some of the yardsticks to assess its influence are as follows:
- Restraint in the partaking of food
- Restraint in speech Development of mindfulness
- Reduction in the feeling of sorrow or negativity
- Mental anguish caused by hatred and things going against one's wishes
- Reduction in the number of breaths
- Development of empathy or compassion