Find Your Own Voice

 

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Find Your Own Voice

In the noise of the modern world, we often lose touch with the most important sound - the inner voice. Surrounded by external clutter, opinions, expectations, and distractions, we forget that within us lies a subtle, guiding presence. This voice is not loud, nor does it compete with the world’s noise. It is gentle, steady, and always present as an undercurrent. To hear it, we must first find silence.

Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as taught by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, offers a path to rediscover this inner voice. Through meditation, surrender, and steadfast practice, sadhaks learn to clear away the external clutter and tune into the subtle vibrations of the Self. The process is not about creating a new voice - it is about uncovering the one that has always been there, waiting patiently beneath the noise.

Swamiji explains that the mind is restless because it is filled with external impressions. It constantly reacts to the world, chasing desires, fears, and comparisons. In this state, the inner voice is drowned out. But when the seeker sits in meditation, surrendering the chitta at the sahastrar to the Guru-element, the mind begins to quiet. The Satguru’s vibrations purify the consciousness, dissolving ego and restlessness. Slowly, silence emerges, and in that silence, the inner voice can be heard.

This voice is not the voice of thought. It is not the chatter of the mind. It is the voice of the soul - the guiding presence that connects us to the divine. It speaks in silence, through intuition, clarity, and peace. It does not command; it gently reveals. When the sadhak learns to listen, life begins to transform. Decisions become clearer, relationships more harmonious, and experiences more meaningful, because they are guided by the Self rather than external influences.

Meditation in collectivity magnifies this process. Surrounded by fellow sadhaks, the collective vibrations create a powerful field of silence. In this shared atmosphere, the mind finds it easier to let go, and the inner voice becomes more audible. At the same time, meditation in solitude is equally essential. Alone, the sadhak learns to face the mind directly, surrendering its restlessness and deepening the connection with the Self. Both collective and solitary meditation are necessary to uncover the voice within.

Swamiji emphasises that this voice is not something new. It has always been there, like a river flowing beneath the surface. We may not notice it because of the noise above, but once silence is attained, the river’s flow becomes clear. The inner voice is the soul’s constant companion, guiding us toward truth, compassion, and liberation.

Finding one’s own voice is therefore not about asserting individuality in the world. It is about discovering the Self within. It is about aligning with the divine presence that resides in each of us. When this alignment happens, spiritual elevation follows naturally. The sadhak rises above the noise of the mind and experiences the joy of pure silence and bliss.

Ultimately, the inner voice leads to liberation. Liberation is not escape from the world but freedom from the ego and restlessness that bind us. When the voice of the soul guides us, we live in harmony with existence. We realise that the true sound of life is not external - it is the silent voice within, always present, always guiding, always leading us home.


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