The Mind Investigates the Mind – Finds No Mind

 

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The Mind Investigates the Mind – Finds No Mind

The mind is often seen as the centre of our existence. It thinks, analyses, and reacts, and we identify ourselves with its movements. Yet, in the light of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as explained by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, the mind is not the ultimate reality. When investigated deeply, the mind reveals itself to be nothing more than a collection of thoughts and impressions. And when the mind turns inward to investigate itself, it discovers that there is no mind - only a vast expanse of consciousness, pure silence, and bliss.

This realisation does not come through intellectual effort but through unconditional surrender. The mind, by its nature, resists silence. It wants control, certainty, and activity. But in Samarpan Meditation, the seeker learns to surrender the chitta at the sahastrar to the Guru-energies. In this surrender, the restless movements of the mind begin to dissolve. The Satguru’s vibrations purify the consciousness, and the seeker gradually experiences the truth that the mind is not real - it is only a passing phenomenon.

Swamiji teaches that steadfastness, regularity, and dedication on the spiritual path are essential for this transformation. The mind cannot be silenced in a single attempt. It requires daily practice, patience, and faith in the guidance of the enlightened Master. Each time the seeker sits in meditation, the mind is invited to rest. Each act of surrender weakens the grip of ego and strengthens the presence of soul consciousness. Over time, the mind begins to investigate itself, and in that investigation, it disappears.

What remains is not emptiness but fullness. The seeker experiences a vast expanse of consciousness, beyond thought and beyond identity. This state is pure silence, not the silence of suppression but the silence of liberation. It is bliss, not dependent on circumstances but arising from the Self. In this state, the seeker realises that liberation is not about controlling the mind but about transcending it.

The journey is subtle. At first, the mind resists, creating distractions and doubts. But under the guidance of the Satguru, the seeker learns to remain steady. The Master’s presence is like a lamp in the darkness, illuminating the path and reassuring the seeker that the destination is real. With regular practice, the seeker begins to see that the mind is like a mirage. When chased, it appears real; when investigated, it vanishes.

This vanishing is liberation. The seeker no longer identifies with thoughts, emotions, or mental patterns. Instead, he rests in soul consciousness, the eternal Self. The mind, once seen as the ruler, is revealed to be an illusion. What remains is the truth of existence – Paramatma, experienced as silence, bliss, and freedom.

Thus, Swamiji’s teaching is clear: when the mind investigates itself, it finds no mind. Through unconditional surrender, steadfast practice, and the guidance of the Satguru, the seeker transcends the illusion of mind and awakens to the vast expanse of consciousness. In that awakening, liberation is not a distant goal but a living reality.


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