Staying Steady on the Path leads to Liberation

 

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Staying Steady on the Path leads to Liberation

The spiritual journey is often compared to a long pilgrimage. It is not about speed or sudden breakthroughs, but about steady progress, regular practice, and unwavering dedication. In Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as explained by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, steadfastness on the path is the key that leads to liberation.

Liberation is not achieved by occasional effort or fleeting inspiration. It is the fruit of consistent practice, surrender, and trust in the guidance of an enlightened Master. The Satguru embodies the Guru-element - the universal principle that connects the seeker to the infinite. When we remain steady under his guidance, the path becomes clear, and liberation gradually unfolds.

Swamiji reminds us that the mind is restless and easily distracted. It seeks novelty, change, and instant gratification. But the soul seeks depth, silence, and permanence. To move from mind-consciousness to soul-consciousness requires discipline. Regular meditation, practiced with sincerity, purifies the chitta and aligns it with the Satguru. This alignment cannot be forced; it must be cultivated through steady dedication.

Steadiness means showing up every day, regardless of circumstances. Some days the mind resists, some days life feels overwhelming, but the seeker who continues to sit in meditation, surrendering to the Satguru, builds an inner strength that no external situation can shake. This strength is not of the body or mind - it is the strength of the soul awakening to its true nature.

Swamiji explains that liberation is not a sudden event but a gradual unfolding. Each moment of meditation, each act of surrender, each step taken with faith adds to the journey. Just as a river carves valleys through steady flow, the seeker’s regular practice carves pathways into the depths of consciousness. Over time, the ego dissolves, the heart opens, and the soul shines with the light of freedom.

Dedication to the path also means trust in the Master. The Satguru knows the terrain of the inner world. He has walked the path and reached the destination. His guidance is not theoretical - it is experiential. When we remain steady under his guidance, we avoid the pitfalls of doubt and distraction. We learn to walk with patience, knowing that every step is blessed.

Steadiness also brings humility. The seeker realises that liberation is not achieved by personal effort alone but by grace. Our role is to remain regular, sincere, and surrendered. The rest unfolds naturally through the Guru’s energy. This humility dissolves pride and deepens devotion, making the seeker receptive to the subtle vibrations of truth.

Ultimately, staying steady on the path transforms the seeker’s life. Peace replaces restlessness, clarity replaces confusion, and surrender replaces struggle. The seeker begins to live not from ego but from soul consciousness. Liberation is no longer a distant goal - it becomes a living reality, experienced in the silence of meditation and the simplicity of daily life.

Thus, Swamiji’s teaching is clear: steadfastness leads to liberation. The path may be long, but each step taken with dedication under the guidance of the Satguru brings us closer to the Self. And in the Self, we discover the freedom that is eternal, the liberation that is our true nature.


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