Perception, Mind and Existence

 

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Perception, Mind and Existence

Our experience of existence is shaped not by what is, but by how we perceive it. Perception is the lens through which the mind interprets reality. And the mind, in turn, is the canvas upon which our entire life unfolds. In Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, this triad — perception, mind, and existence — is not just philosophical, but deeply practical.

Swami Shivkrupanandji teaches that the mind is not the enemy — it is a tool. But when perception is clouded by ego, fear, or conditioning, the mind becomes restless, reactive, and fragmented. We begin to see life through distorted filters, mistaking illusion for truth and reaction for wisdom.

Existence itself is pure, silent, and whole. It is the substratum of all that is. But our perception often separates us from this wholeness. We divide, label, and judge. We live in the mind’s projections which is related to body consciousness, and not in soul consciousness.

In Samarpan Dhyanyog, the journey begins by turning inward. Meditation is not about controlling the mind — it is about surrendering to the Guru-energies, the Gurutattva — the universal guiding force. When we sit in silence, we allow perception to soften, the mind to settle, and existence to reveal itself.

Perception is not fixed — it evolves. As we meditate regularly, the chitta (subtle consciousness) begins to purify. We start seeing life not through the lens of fear or desire, but through awareness. A challenge becomes a lesson. A delay becomes divine timing. A stranger becomes a reflection of the Self.

The mind, when aligned with the Gurutattva, becomes a servant of the soul. It no longer dominates — it listens. It no longer reacts — it responds. This shift is not intellectual — it is based on energy, on vibrations. It happens in the silence of unconditional surrender.

Swamiji reminds us that perception is the bridge between the inner and outer worlds. When perception is pure, the mind becomes clear. And when the mind is clear, existence is experienced as it truly is — without distortion, without division.

This is why Samarpan Dhyanyog emphasises samarpan — total unconditional surrender. It is not about renouncing the world, but renouncing the filters that distort it. When we surrender, we don’t lose ourselves — we find our true Self.

Existence is not something to be understood — it is something to be lived. And it can only be lived fully when perception is aligned with truth and the mind is anchored in silence.

So, sit back, watch, witness. Surrender unconditionally. Let perception dissolve into presence. Let the mind rest in the Guru’s grace. Let existence unfold — not as a concept, but as a living reality.

In that stillness, you will not find answers — you will find awareness. You will not find control — you will find connection. You will not find separation — you will find unity.


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