Upāsana, “sitting near”, is worshipful meditation, especially the meditations on Brahman under symbols that the Upaniṣads teach. Advaita regards it as preparation that purifies and steadies the mind for knowledge; the devotional schools regard loving meditation on God as the path itself.
Upāsana
Devout meditation or worship: sitting near God in thought, often on a symbol or form of the divine.
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