Early experiences in meditation see a lot of questions, doubts, apprehensions of failure, impatience and intolerance. The question which haunts most of the time is, HOW FAR HAVE I REACHED?

It has been established scientifically and even otherwise that at an average 42 thought per minute cross a human mind, with an average of above 50000 per day. All the misery that the human life passes through is due to these thoughts keeping the mind fully fogged and completely in dark. All forms of meditation and all the religions on earth aim to bring down this average. An average of 5 and below per minute indicates a peaceful, content and blissful life, while an average of 25 and above indicates progressive levels of misery. Therefore, one can measure his or her level of progress in meditation or level of his or her contentment and happiness by ascertaining the average thoughts per minute. However, it seems unlikely that a person would be able to apply this test on himself unless he has been into meditation for at least three to four years.

Try it out on yourself and see if it works. Comments are also welcome.