But you have to cross a lot of barriers. But all paths lead to God. That is one of the reasons I am attracting so many different kinds of people. And if one meditates successfully, there are certain benefits that should become obvious. The mind becomes calmer, and a practitioner's health improves.
Some people lose weight.
The extreme emotional ups and downs of life begin to level off. The nervous system becomes calmer, and a person needs less sleep. Swami Veda, for instance, spends 18 to 20 hours a day interpreting Sanskrit texts, often working through the night, when there are fewer interruptions. Then when the sun rises, he sleeps for four or five hours. This schedule, he says, has allowed him to learn 17 languages.