What is Destiny?

 

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What is Destiny?

Destiny is one of the most profound questions in human life. We often wonder whether our lives are predetermined or shaped by our actions. In the light of Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as explained by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, destiny and karma are deeply connected. Destiny is the unfolding of karma - the results of actions performed in this and past lives. Yet, destiny is not a rigid prison. Through surrender, meditation, and guidance of the Satguru, its grip can be transcended.

Karma is the law of cause and effect. Every thought, word, and deed creates impressions in our consciousness. These impressions shape our experiences, forming what we call destiny. The joys and sorrows we encounter are not random—they are the fruits of karma. But Swamiji teaches that destiny is not something to be feared. It is a teacher, guiding us toward self-realisation.

When a seeker takes diksha from the Satguru, a profound transformation occurs. Swamiji explains that the karma of the present birth is neutralised. The seeker no longer carries the burden of current-life karma. What remains is the karma of past births, which must be endured. Yet, with full samarpan - complete surrender - the effect of even past karma is not felt. The Satguru’s energy shields the seeker, allowing him to live in peace and silence despite external circumstances.

This is the power of surrender. Destiny may continue to unfold, but its impact is dissolved. The seeker becomes a witness, living in the world yet untouched by its turbulence. External events may happen, but internally, silence and bliss prevail. This is not escape from destiny - it is transcendence.

Meditation is the practice that makes this possible. In Samarpan Meditation, the seeker surrenders the chitta at the sahastrar to the Guru-energies. The restless mind quiets, ego dissolves, and the soul awakens. In this awakened state, destiny loses its grip. The seeker realises that he is not the body, not the mind, not the karma - he is the eternal Self.

Swamiji explains that destiny is real only as long as we identify with the ego. When we live in soul-consciousness, destiny becomes irrelevant. Life flows naturally, guided not by karma but by the grace of the Satguru. The seeker experiences freedom, silence, and bliss.

Thus, destiny and karma are related, but they are not ultimate. With surrender to the Satguru, destiny cannot bind us. Karma may exist, but its effect is neutralised. The sadhak lives in the world but experiences liberation. This is the essence of Samarpan: to rise above destiny and rest in the Self.


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