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Photo Credit: Pinterest Silencing Inner Restlessness In the modern world, restlessness has become the silent companion of human life. We live surrounded by noise—external distractions, endless desires, and constant pursuits. Yet, beneath this noise lies a deeper truth: the restlessness we feel outside is only a reflection of the restlessness within. To silence this inner turbulence, we must turn inward, and meditation is the key. Meditation is not simply a practice of relaxation; it is the art of seeing our inner reality. When we sit in silence, we begin to notice the restless movements of the mind - the thoughts that race, the emotions that surge, the desires that pull us outward. At first, this awareness may seem uncomfortable, but it is the doorway to transformation. By observing without judgment, we begin to understand the root of our restlessness. The external world constantly promises happiness through material gains, achievements, and possessions. Yet, as Swami Shivkrupana...

  Photo Credit: Facebook Take a Moment for Yourself – Make That Moment Eternal In the rush of daily life, we often forget to pause. Responsibilities, ambitions, and distractions keep us moving endlessly, leaving little space for ourselves. Yet, the essence of meditation reminds us of a profound truth: taking a single moment for yourself can transform your entire life. When that moment is embraced in awareness, it becomes eternal. Meditation is the art of pausing. It is the conscious act of stepping away from the noise of the world and turning inward. In that pause, we take a moment for ourselves - not to escape, but to reconnect. This moment is not about doing; it is about being. It is about resting in awareness, where the present reveals itself as the only reality. Swami Shivkrupanandji often emphasises that life should be lived in complete awareness. The present moment is reality; everything else is either history or mystery. The past has already gone, and the future is yet...

  Photo Credit: Pinterest From Effort to Awareness Meditation is often misunderstood as a technique of concentration or a struggle to silence the mind. In truth, meditation is the art of awareness - being fully present to what is happening inside and around you. It is not about forcing the mind into emptiness but about gently observing the flow of thoughts, emotions, and sensations until awareness itself becomes the natural state. The challenge, however, is that most of us do not sit down with a calm, empty mind. We carry energy, tension, emotions, and restless thinking into meditation. The mind is like a crowded marketplace, filled with noise and movement. At first, this can feel overwhelming. We may think meditation is impossible because the mind refuses to be quiet. Yet, this is where the journey begins: not in perfection, but in effort. Effort is the first step. When we sit to meditate, we make an effort to pause, to turn inward, to give ourselves space. This effort is no...

  Photo Credit : Facebook Meditate Regularly – Stay Aligned with  Divinity  in a Year of Turmoil Every year brings its own challenges, but some years carry a heavier burden of turmoil. Man-made crises, conflicts, and natural disasters shake the foundations of human life, leaving many feeling anxious, fearful, and uncertain. In such times, the question arises: how can one remain steady, peaceful, and aligned with the higher truth? The answer, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches, lies in meditation. Meditation is not merely a practice; it is the lifeline that connects us to universal consciousness. When the external world is filled with chaos, meditation helps us retreat into the sanctuary within, where silence and divinity reside. By meditating regularly, we remain centred, balanced, and protected, no matter what storms rage outside. Swamiji explains that meditation is the bridge between the individual self and the infinite. It dissolves the noise of the mind and allows...

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...