The Gap Between Two Thoughts is Meditation

 

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The Gap Between Two Thoughts is Meditation

The human mind is a restless instrument. It constantly produces thoughts - memories of the past, projections of the future, judgments, desires, and fears. This endless chatter creates noise that prevents us from experiencing the silence within. Yet, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji explains in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, meditation is not about fighting thoughts but about discovering the gap between them. That gap is pure silence, and in that silence lies bliss.

When we sit in meditation, the first thing we notice is the mind’s chatter. Thoughts arise one after another, like waves on the ocean. At first, it seems impossible to stop them. But Swamiji teaches that the goal is not to suppress thoughts. Instead, we learn to watch them. As we observe without attachment, the flow of thoughts begins to slow. Between two thoughts, a gap appears - a space of stillness.

This gap is meditation. It is the doorway to the Self. In that space, the mind is blank, ego dissolves, and the soul shines. The external noise of the world may continue, but internally, silence prevails. The seeker becomes a witness, living in the material world yet experiencing the inner world of peace.

Samarpan Meditation is the practice that makes this possible. By surrendering the chitta at the sahastrar to the Guru-energies, the restless mind gradually quiets. The Satguru’s vibrations purify the consciousness, dissolving layers of ego and illusion. Slowly, the seeker experiences longer and deeper gaps between thoughts. In those gaps, silence expands, and bliss arises naturally.

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 gaps between thoughts become more pronounced. At the same time, meditation in solitude is equally important. Alone, the seeker learns to surrender fully, deepening introversiveness and resting in the Self. Both collective and solitary meditation are essential for experiencing the silence between thoughts.

Swamiji explains that this silence is not emptiness - it is fullness. It is the presence of the Self, untouched by circumstances, radiant with peace and joy. When the seeker rests in this silence, life transforms. External noise continues, but it no longer disturbs. The seeker lives in the world but experiences the Self. This balance - living outwardly while resting inwardly - is the essence of meditation.

Ultimately, the gap between two thoughts reveals our true nature. It shows us that we are not the mind, not the chatter, not the ego. We are the silence that underlies all thoughts. We are the witness, the eternal consciousness. Through regular practice of Samarpan Meditation, surrender to the Satguru, and steadfast dedication, seekers discover this truth. In that discovery, bliss arises, and liberation becomes a living reality.


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