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  Photo Credit: Facebook Criticising Others? Look Within! Criticism has become a common part of human interaction. We often find ourselves judging others - pointing out their flaws, questioning their actions, or highlighting their mistakes. Yet, if we pause and reflect, we may discover a profound truth: criticism of others is often a mirror reflecting our own inner faults. When we criticise, we believe we are evaluating someone else. But in reality, we are projecting our own weaknesses, insecurities, or unresolved issues. The harshness we see in another may be the harshness we carry within. The impatience we condemn in someone else may be the impatience we struggle with ourselves. Thus, before passing judgment, it is wise to look within. Meditation helps us in this process of introspection. When we sit in silence, we begin to witness the movements of the mind. We see how quickly it judges, how easily it reacts, and how often it projects. By observing these tendencies, we gain...

  Photo Credit: Facebook A Pause Inside Daily Life Daily life often feels like a whirlwind. Responsibilities, deadlines, conversations, and distractions keep us moving endlessly, leaving little space to breathe. In this constant rush, we rarely pause to look at ourselves. Yet, the pause is essential. It is in the pause that we reconnect with our inner being, rediscover balance, and experience the truth of the present moment. Meditation offers us this pause. It is not about escaping life but about entering it more deeply. When we sit in silence, we step away from the noise and clutter. We begin to witness the flow of thoughts, emotions, and sensations. At first, the mind may resist, racing toward the past or the future. But with gentle awareness, the pause expands, and we discover the stillness within. Living in awareness means becoming a witness. Instead of being consumed by the rush of life, we observe it. We notice the thoughts that arise, the emotions that move through us, and t...

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...