Just Being is our Nature

 

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Just Being is our Nature

In the rush of daily life, we often forget the simplicity of existence. We identify ourselves with roles, responsibilities, and achievements, believing that life’s meaning lies in constant doing. Yet, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji explains in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, our true nature is not in doing but in being. To just be is the essence of the Self, and meditation is the path to rediscover this truth.

The external world is filled with clutter—noise, desires, comparisons, and endless distractions. This clutter keeps the mind restless, preventing us from experiencing the silence within. The mind thrives on activity, but the soul thrives on stillness. When we learn to let go of external clutter through meditation, we begin to rest in the Self. In that resting, bliss naturally arises.

Swamiji teaches that Samarpan Meditation is the practice of surrender. When the seeker sits in silence and surrenders the chitta at the sahastrar to the Guru Tattva, the restless movements of the mind begin to dissolve. The Satguru’s vibrations purify the consciousness, removing layers of ego and illusion. Slowly, the seeker experiences a shift—from identifying with the external world to centering in the inner Self.

This centering is not about withdrawal from life but about living from a deeper place. When we are centered in the Self, the external world ceases to dominate us. Circumstances may continue, but they no longer disturb our peace. We begin to see life as witnesses, observing rather than reacting, flowing rather than resisting. This witnessing is the natural state of the soul.

Meditation in collectivity magnifies this process. Surrounded by fellow seekers, the collective vibrations create a powerful field of silence. In this shared atmosphere, the mind finds it easier to let go, and the Self becomes more accessible. At the same time, meditation in solitude is equally important. Alone, the seeker deepens introversiveness, surrendering fully to the Satguru and resting in the Self. Both collective and solitary meditation are essential to rediscover the nature of just being.

Swamiji explains that bliss is not something to be achieved—it is the natural fragrance of the Self. When we stop striving, stop chasing, and simply rest in being, bliss arises spontaneously. It is not dependent on external circumstances; it flows from within. This bliss is silence, peace, and joy—the qualities of the soul revealed when the mind is quiet.

To just be is therefore not laziness or passivity. It is the highest state of awareness. It is living without the burden of ego, without the restlessness of desire, without the turbulence of thought. It is living in harmony with existence, guided by the inner Self rather than external influences.

Ultimately, liberation is the natural outcome of just being. When the seeker rests in the Self, the external world loses its grip. The soul shines, silence prevails, and bliss becomes the natural state. Life is no longer a struggle of doing—it is the simplicity of being. This is our true nature, and meditation is the path to rediscover it.


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