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  Photo Credit: Pinterest From Effort to Awareness Meditation is often misunderstood as a technique of concentration or a struggle to silence the mind. In truth, meditation is the art of awareness - being fully present to what is happening inside and around you. It is not about forcing the mind into emptiness but about gently observing the flow of thoughts, emotions, and sensations until awareness itself becomes the natural state. The challenge, however, is that most of us do not sit down with a calm, empty mind. We carry energy, tension, emotions, and restless thinking into meditation. The mind is like a crowded marketplace, filled with noise and movement. At first, this can feel overwhelming. We may think meditation is impossible because the mind refuses to be quiet. Yet, this is where the journey begins: not in perfection, but in effort. Effort is the first step. When we sit to meditate, we make an effort to pause, to turn inward, to give ourselves space. This effort is no...

  Photo Credit : Facebook Meditate Regularly – Stay Aligned with  Divinity  in a Year of Turmoil Every year brings its own challenges, but some years carry a heavier burden of turmoil. Man-made crises, conflicts, and natural disasters shake the foundations of human life, leaving many feeling anxious, fearful, and uncertain. In such times, the question arises: how can one remain steady, peaceful, and aligned with the higher truth? The answer, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches, lies in meditation. Meditation is not merely a practice; it is the lifeline that connects us to universal consciousness. When the external world is filled with chaos, meditation helps us retreat into the sanctuary within, where silence and divinity reside. By meditating regularly, we remain centred, balanced, and protected, no matter what storms rage outside. Swamiji explains that meditation is the bridge between the individual self and the infinite. It dissolves the noise of the mind and allows...

Photo Credit: Stillchemy Walk Your Own Path – Your Guru Will Find You The spiritual journey is deeply personal. Each seeker walks a path shaped by their own inclinations, experiences, and inner calling. No two journeys are identical, for the soul’s longing expresses itself uniquely in every individual. Yet, there is a profound truth: when one walks sincerely on their own path with genuine spiritual inclination, the Guru will find them. Shivkrupanand Swamiji explains that spirituality is not about imitation or following blindly. It is about listening to the inner call and walking the path that resonates with your soul. Some may be drawn to meditation, others to service, devotion, or study. What matters is sincerity - the willingness to walk steadily, even when the way seems unclear. At the beginning, seekers often feel alone. They may question whether they are progressing or whether they will ever find guidance. But Swamiji assures that when the seeker reaches spiritual maturity, ...

  Photo Credit: DadaBhagwan.org Real Happiness Comes Only from the Self In the pursuit of happiness, most people turn outward - to possessions, achievements, relationships, or pleasures. While these sources may provide moments of joy, they are fleeting. Material happiness is transitory; it rises and falls with circumstances. True happiness, as Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Meditation, comes only from the Self. It is not dependent on the external world but flows naturally from within. Swamiji explains that the Self is the eternal core of our being. It is untouched by the fluctuations of the mind and the ups and downs of life. When we identify with the body or the ego, happiness seems fragile, easily disturbed by success or failure. But when we rest in the Self, happiness becomes steady, radiant, and unconditional. Meditation is the doorway to this inner joy. In Samarpan Meditation, the sadhak places the chitta on the sahastrar while surre...

  Photo Credit: Pinterest Retreat to the Sanctuary Within You In the modern world, life often feels overwhelming. The constant demands of work, relationships, and responsibilities create noise that drowns out the subtle voice of the soul. We seek peace in external retreats - mountains, forests, or quiet spaces - but the deepest sanctuary is not outside. It lies within us. As Shivkrupanand Swamiji teaches in the tradition of Himalayan Samarpan Meditation, the true retreat is the journey inward, to the sanctuary of the Self. This inner sanctuary is the space of silence, bliss, and pure consciousness. It is always present, but often hidden beneath layers of ego, desires, and mental chatter. To access it, one must learn to let go of external clutter and surrender completely. Swamiji explains that unconditional Samarpan - total surrender to the Satguru - is the key to entering this sanctuary. When the seeker sits in meditation and places the chitta at the sahastrar in complete sur...

Photo Credit: Instagram Ego – the Knot between the Self and Pure Consciousness The journey of spirituality is essentially the journey of dissolving the ego. Ego is the knot that binds the individual self to illusion, preventing it from merging with pure consciousness. It is the barrier that distorts perception, creating separation between the soul and the infinite. As long as ego exists, the Self cannot tune into the vast expanse of pure consciousness. Ego manifests in many subtle ways - pride, fear, desire, judgment, and attachment. It constantly transforms, taking new shapes to maintain its hold. Even in spiritual practice, ego can disguise itself as achievement or superiority. This is why ego is considered the most persistent obstacle on the path. To dissolve it requires not partial effort but total, unconditional Samarpan - complete surrender to the Satguru. In Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as taught by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, surrender is the key to transcending ego. When the ...