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Photo Credit: Stillchemy Walk Your Own Path – Your Guru Will Find You The spiritual journey is deeply personal. Each seeker walks a path shaped by their own inclinations, experiences, and inner calling. No two journeys are identical, for the soul’s longing expresses itself uniquely in every individual. Yet, there is a profound truth: when one walks sincerely on their own path with genuine spiritual inclination, the Guru will find them. Shivkrupanand Swamiji explains that spirituality is not about imitation or following blindly. It is about listening to the inner call and walking the path that resonates with your soul. Some may be drawn to meditation, others to service, devotion, or study. What matters is sincerity - the willingness to walk steadily, even when the way seems unclear. At the beginning, seekers often feel alone. They may question whether they are progressing or whether they will ever find guidance. But Swamiji assures that when the seeker reaches spiritual maturity, ...

  Photo Credit: DadaBhagwan.org Real Happiness Comes Only from the Self In the pursuit of happiness, most people turn outward - to possessions, achievements, relationships, or pleasures. While these sources may provide moments of joy, they are fleeting. Material happiness is transitory; it rises and falls with circumstances. True happiness, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Meditation, comes only from the Self. It is not dependent on the external world but flows naturally from within. Swamiji explains that the Self is the eternal core of our being. It is untouched by the fluctuations of the mind and the ups and downs of life. When we identify with the body or the ego, happiness seems fragile, easily disturbed by success or failure. But when we rest in the Self, happiness becomes steady, radiant, and unconditional. Meditation is the doorway to this inner joy. In Samarpan Meditation, the sadhak places the chitta on the sahastrar while surre...

  Photo Credit: Pinterest Retreat to the Sanctuary Within You In the modern world, life often feels overwhelming. The constant demands of work, relationships, and responsibilities create noise that drowns out the subtle voice of the soul. We seek peace in external retreats - mountains, forests, or quiet spaces - but the deepest sanctuary is not outside. It lies within us. As Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Meditation, the true retreat is the journey inward, to the sanctuary of the Self. This inner sanctuary is the space of silence, bliss, and pure consciousness. It is always present, but often hidden beneath layers of ego, desires, and mental chatter. To access it, one must learn to let go of external clutter and surrender completely. Swamiji explains that unconditional Samarpan - total surrender to the Satguru - is the key to entering this sanctuary. When the seeker sits in meditation and places the chitta at the sahastrar in complete sur...

Photo Credit: Instagram Ego – the Knot between the Self and Pure Consciousness The journey of spirituality is essentially the journey of dissolving the ego. Ego is the knot that binds the individual self to illusion, preventing it from merging with pure consciousness. It is the barrier that distorts perception, creating separation between the soul and the infinite. As long as ego exists, the Self cannot tune into the vast expanse of pure consciousness. Ego manifests in many subtle ways - pride, fear, desire, judgment, and attachment. It constantly transforms, taking new shapes to maintain its hold. Even in spiritual practice, ego can disguise itself as achievement or superiority. This is why ego is considered the most persistent obstacle on the path. To dissolve it requires not partial effort but total, unconditional Samarpan - complete surrender to the Satguru. In Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as taught by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, surrender is the key to transcending ego. When the ...

  Photo Credit: A-Z Quotes What is Destiny? Destiny is one of the most profound questions in human life. We often wonder whether our lives are predetermined or shaped by our actions. In the light of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as explained by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, destiny and karma are deeply connected. Destiny is the unfolding of karma - the results of actions performed in this and past lives. Yet, destiny is not a rigid prison. Through surrender, meditation, and guidance of the Satguru, its grip can be transcended. Karma is the law of cause and effect. Every thought, word, and deed creates impressions in our consciousness. These impressions shape our experiences, forming what we call destiny. The joys and sorrows we encounter are not random—they are the fruits of karma. But Swamiji teaches that destiny is not something to be feared. It is a teacher, guiding us toward self-realisation. When a seeker takes diksha from the Satguru, a profound transformation occurs. Swamiji e...

  Photo Credit: Evelyn Lim Coach The Gap Between Two Thoughts is Meditation The human mind is a restless instrument. It constantly produces thoughts - memories of the past, projections of the future, judgments, desires, and fears. This endless chatter creates noise that prevents us from experiencing the silence within. Yet, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji explains in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, meditation is not about fighting thoughts but about discovering the gap between them. That gap is pure silence, and in that silence lies bliss. When we sit in meditation, the first thing we notice is the mind’s chatter. Thoughts arise one after another, like waves on the ocean. At first, it seems impossible to stop them. But Swamiji teaches that the goal is not to suppress thoughts. Instead, we learn to watch them. As we observe without attachment, the flow of thoughts begins to slow. Between two thoughts, a gap appears - a space of stillness. This gap is meditation. It is t...