Scriptural References About Meditation?
The Holy Bible
Genesis 24:63, and Issac went out to meditate in the field at the evening tide: he lifted up his eyes. and saw, and behold the camels ere coming.
Isaiah 26:3, Thou will keep him in perfect peace those whose minds is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.
Joshua 1:8, This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Psalms 1:2, But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psalms 4:4, Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
The Quran
Sura Al-Furqan 25:64, They are˺ those who spend ˹a good portion of˺ the night, prostrating themselves and standing before their Lord.,.
Surah 17:79, During the night, you shall meditate for extra credit, that your Lord may raise you to an honorable rank.
Surah 26:216-218, If they disobey you, then say, "I disown what you do. "And put your trust in the Almighty, Most Merciful. Who sees you when you meditate during the night
The Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita 6:3, To the soul who is aspiring for perfection in Yoga, work without attachment is said to be the means; to the sage who is already elevated in Yoga, tranquility in meditation is said to be the means.
Bhagavad Gita 6:6, For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy.
Bhagavad Gita 12:12, Better than mechanical practice is knowledge; better than knowledge is meditation. Better than meditation is renunciation of the fruits of actions, for peace immediately follows such renunciation