The Source of Thoughts and Meditation

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 The Source of Thoughts and Meditation

The human mind is a fascinating and complex engine. It is constantly generating thoughts—a continuous stream of ideas, memories, emotions, and plans that define our daily existence. For most people, this constant mental chatter is not something they consciously control; it simply happens, like a river flowing. This unconscious production of thoughts often leads to a state of internal turmoil, anxiety, and a profound sense of disconnection from our true, peaceful nature. The question of where these thoughts come from, and how we can find peace amidst them, is at the very core of spiritual inquiry. The profound practice of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog provides not just an answer, but a direct experiential path to the source of our thoughts and the stillness that lies beyond them.

The teachings of Samarpan Dhyanyog reveal that thoughts are not the essence of our being. They are fleeting phenomena, like waves on the surface of an ocean. The ocean itself—vast, deep, and still—is our true nature, which is pure consciousness or the soul. The constant activity of the mind is merely a reflection of our identification with the physical world and our egoic self. We have become so conditioned to believe that "I am my thoughts" that we lose sight of the deeper, silent consciousness that is the true witness to all mental activity. This is the root of inner unrest; we are trying to find peace in the turbulent waves rather than in the silent depths of the ocean.

Meditation, in this context, is not a technique to stop thinking. That is a futile and frustrating effort. Instead, it is a practice of disidentification. Through the core principle of Samarpan (total surrender), the practitioner learns to consciously let go of the mental and emotional baggage. We do not fight the thoughts, we simply offer them. This act of surrender creates a crucial space between the observer and the observed. We sit in a state of relaxed awareness, allowing thoughts to arise and pass without engaging with them, judging them, or giving them our emotional energy. This is a profound and revolutionary shift.

As we consistently practice this selfless surrender, the mind's turbulent surface begins to calm down. The thoughts, no longer fed by our attention and emotional attachment, start to lose their power and frequency. This gradual settling of the mind reveals a state of profound inner stillness. It is in this stillness that we begin to experience a new dimension of awareness. The silence is not empty; it is vibrant with pure intelligence, clarity, and an unshakable sense of peace. This stillness is the true source from which all constructive thoughts, intuition, and creativity spring. This is the state where the mind, once a chaotic mess, transforms into a miraculous instrument serving the soul.

Ultimately, the journey through Samarpan Dhyanyog is a return to the source. It is the journey from the noise of the mind to the silence of the soul. We realise that our thoughts, anxieties, and worries are not permanent parts of who we are, but temporary disturbances on the surface of our consciousness. By meditating, we are not trying to get something, but simply to let go of what is not us. In this letting go, we access a state of being that is our true and natural home—a state of unconditional love, eternal peace, and boundless joy. The source of our thoughts is the chaotic mind, but the source of our wisdom is the silent soul, accessible through the power of sincere meditation.


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