Each month, as the moon reaches its fullness, something deep within us also begins to expand. The Full Moon is more than a celestial event; it is a mirror. It reflects back the fullness, the clarity, and sometimes the chaos that already exists within us.
For centuries, Yogis have observed the moon not merely as an object in the sky but as a guide to the rhythm of life itself. Just as the tides rise and fall with her pull, so too do our emotions, our energy, and our awareness.
The Full Moon and the Inner Tide
The Full Moon is a time of illumination. What was hidden in the dark half of the cycle now comes to light. It is an invitation to pause, to sit in stillness, and to observe what is overflowing within.
In meditation, we learn to ride this wave consciously. Rather than being carried away by heightened emotion or mental restlessness, we channel that intensity into awareness. The moon then becomes a companion in our practice, a reminder that expansion is only meaningful when met with reflection.
A Homage to Varanasi and the Four Purusharthas
This particular meditation is inspired by the eternal city of Varanasi, where life and liberation flow side by side. In the stillness of that sacred space, one can sense the balance of the Purusharthas: Dharma (right action), Artha (prosperity), Kama (fulfillment), and Moksha (liberation).
Together, these four guide the human journey, reminding us that our purpose is not found in renouncing life but in living it consciously and completely.
As we meditate under the Full Moon, these principles can arise like gentle insights:
Am I living in alignment with my Dharma?
Do I pursue prosperity and pleasure with awareness?
Am I moving toward inner freedom through all my experiences?
A Time to Reflect, Realign, and Release
The energy of the Full Moon magnifies whatever we hold within, light or shadow. It is therefore a powerful moment to see clearly, to realign with what truly matters, and to release what no longer serves.
When we sit in meditation during this phase, our practice deepens naturally. The moonlight softens the mind, and our awareness expands into stillness.
A Simple Invitation
So, the next time you see the Full Moon rising, take a few quiet moments for yourself. Sit where her light touches you. Breathe. Reflect on the fullness of your life, the actions, desires, relationships, and aspirations that make it whole.
In that luminous silence, you may glimpse the deeper purpose that guides it all, the why behind your journey.
May this Full Moon remind you to live with clarity, grace, and gratitude.
May it reflect the light that is already within you.