Four prayers dhyana

Sri Sadgurubhyoh Namah

Chapter 7, Text 16

catur‑vidha bhajante mam
janah sukrtino 'rjuna
arto jijnasur artharthi
jnani ca bharatarsabha

TRANSLATION

O best among the Bharatas, four kinds of pious men begin to render devotional service unto Me‑‑the distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute

Dhyana : Learn to pray to God in four types,

1) Aarta (distressed) : Bring to your mind any of the situations in life where you are distressed. Pray to the Lord (whoever you think that is), and pray for help with a pure heart. Request for help, do not put any conditions, put your burden on the Lord.

2) Jijnasu (inquisitive) : Pray to Lord to clarify your doubts and illuminate your intelligence.

3) Artharthi (for material gain) : Pray to Lord for material gain

4) Jnani (wise ones) : Pray to Lord with love