Can One be Truly Upset

 

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Can One be Truly Upset

Life constantly presents us with situations that challenge our peace - conflicts, disappointments, losses, and unexpected changes. In such moments, we often say we are “upset.” But in the deeper spiritual sense, can one truly be upset? The teachings of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as explained by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, reveal that the answer lies in understanding the difference between the physical body and the Self.

The physical body and the mind are bound to circumstances. They react to external triggers - words spoken by others, events that unfold, or desires that remain unfulfilled. These reactions create waves of disturbance, which we call being upset. Yet, Swamiji reminds us that these disturbances belong to the body and mind, not to the Self. The Self, or soul, is untouched by external circumstances. It is pure, silent, and eternal.

When we live in body consciousness, we identify with the mind’s reactions. We feel disturbed, hurt, or angry because we believe those emotions define us. But when we shift into soul consciousness, we realise that the Self is beyond these fluctuations. The soul does not get upset - it simply witnesses. It remains in peace, unaffected by the storms of life.

Meditation in Samarpan Dhyanyog is the path to this realisation. By surrendering the chitta at the sahastrar to the Satguru / Guru-energies, we begin to detach from body consciousness. The Satguru’s vibrations purify the mind and awaken the soul. Slowly, we stop identifying with the temporary disturbances of the body and start resting in the eternal silence of the Self.

Swamiji often explains that external circumstances are like waves on the surface of the ocean. They rise and fall, sometimes gently, sometimes violently. But the depths of the ocean remain calm. Similarly, the Self is the depth of our being. When we connect with the Satguru and live in soul consciousness, we rest in that depth. The waves may continue, but they no longer disturb us.

This does not mean that challenges disappear. Life will continue to bring situations that test us. But when we live in soul consciousness, we respond instead of react. We act with awareness, compassion, and clarity, rather than being carried away by emotions. Upset belongs to the surface; peace belongs to the Self.

Thus, the question “Can one be truly upset?” dissolves in the light of Samarpan. The body and mind may feel disturbed, but the Self remains untouched. Through meditation and surrender, we learn to live from the Self, not from the body. And in that living, peace becomes our natural state.


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