Practice Silence, Become Silence
Practice Silence,
Become Silence
In the fast-paced world we live in
today, silence has become a rare luxury. Yet, silence is not merely the absence
of sound — it is the presence of inner stillness, peace, and the gateway to the
higher dimensions of our being. In the teachings of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog,
as imparted by His Holiness Shivkrupanand Swamiji, silence is not just to be
practiced — it is to become.
Swamiji often emphasises that the
deepest transformation occurs not through external rituals or noise, but
through silent communion with the self. When we sit in meditation — not
seeking, not resisting — just being, we begin to touch that sacred space within
where the Divine resides. This inner silence is not dull or empty. On the
contrary, it is vibrant, alive, and full of wisdom. It is the voice of the
Guru, the presence of the Himalayas, the essence of the soul.
Swamiji says, “When you become
completely silent, you become one with the Guru Element (Gurutattva).” This
silence is not about suppressing thoughts or emotions, but about witnessing
them without reaction. As we observe the movements of the mind without engaging
with them, they begin to dissolve, and what remains is pure awareness — unchanging,
eternal, and silent.
Through Samarpan Meditation, the
practitioner gradually sheds layers of ego, desires, and conditioning. This
happens naturally, without force, when one simply surrenders to the Gurutattva
in deep silence. It is in this surrender that silence becomes transformative.
Silence becomes the bridge between the individual and the infinite. As we sit
in meditation with awareness at the crown chakra, the Sahastrar, we begin to
experience the vastness of being — a state beyond thoughts and identities.
Swamiji often narrates his time in the
Himalayas, where the silence of nature taught him more than any words could.
The snow-covered peaks, the whisper of the winds, the stillness of the forests —
everything was meditating. In such natural silence, the ego melts, and the soul
shines forth. Inspired by this, Swamiji brought this Himalayan experience to
the world through Samarpan Dhyanyog — a simple, yet powerful practice that
allows modern seekers to experience this silence in daily life.
But silence is not restricted to the
meditation cushion. When we begin to value inner silence, it starts reflecting
in our speech, actions, and relationships. We listen more deeply, speak with
compassion, and act with awareness. In this way, practicing silence gradually
transforms our entire life. Silence becomes a sanctuary in the midst of chaos,
a guide during confusion, and a source of deep joy.
To become silence is to live in constant
union with the Divine. It is to drop all pretences, all mental noise, and rest
in the truth of who we are. And the beauty of Samarpan Dhyanyog is that it
makes this profound journey accessible to anyone, regardless of background or
belief. All it asks is simple unconditional surrender and consistent practice.
In this age of noise, Swamiji’s call to
practice and become silence is not just spiritual advice — it is a lifeline. As
we embrace silence, we rediscover ourselves. And in becoming silence, we become
the very expression of peace, love, and presence.
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