Being Centred in the Self 24x7

 

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Being Centred in the Self 24x7

To be centred in the Self is to live from the soul - not from the surface. In the teachings of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, this centring is not a temporary state achieved during meditation alone - it is a way of being, a continuous alignment with the inner truth.

Most people experience fleeting moments of peace during meditation, but once they return to daily life, the mind takes over. Thoughts, emotions, and external situations pull them away from their centre. The challenge is not just to touch the Self - but to remain anchored in it, 24x7.

Swami Shivkrupanandji teaches that the Self is always present - silent, luminous, and untouched by the chaos of the world. It is not something we need to create; it is something we need to remember. And the key to this remembrance is samarpan - total unconditional surrender.

In Samarpan Dhyanyog, we do not try to control the mind or force awareness. We simply sit in silence and surrender to the Guru-energies whose living manifestation is Pujya Swamiji, the universal guiding force. This surrender allows the energy of the Satguru to flow through us, cleansing the subtle body and awakening the soul. Over time, this connection deepens, and we begin to carry the presence of the Self into every moment.

Being centred in the Self means living with awareness. It means responding instead of reacting, observing instead of absorbing, and flowing instead of resisting. It is not about withdrawing from life - it is about engaging with life from a place of stillness and clarity.

This centring is not limited to meditation sessions. It extends to how we speak, walk, work, and relate. When we are centred, even mundane tasks become sacred. A simple conversation becomes an opportunity to share peace. A moment of silence becomes a doorway to grace.

Swamiji reminds us that the Self is like the sky - vast, open, and unaffected by the passing clouds. Thoughts and emotions are like those clouds - they come and go. But the sky remains. When we identify with the sky, not the clouds, we remain centred.

To stay anchored 24x7, we must cultivate inner awareness throughout the day. A few seconds of conscious breathing, a silent prayer, or a moment of gratitude can reconnect us. The more we practice, the more natural it becomes.

Ultimately, being centred in the Self is not a goal - it is our true nature. The journey is not about reaching somewhere, but about returning to what has always been within. Through the grace of the Guru-energies and the practice of unconditional surrender, we begin to live from the soul - not just during meditation, but in every breath.


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