Letting Go of Old Patterns
Letting go of old patterns is one of the most profound steps we can take on our spiritual journey. These patterns, often deeply ingrained in the subconscious mind, arise from past experiences, beliefs, conditioning, and emotional responses that have accumulated over time. They shape how we perceive the world, how we react, and how we live our lives. But the beauty of the path shown by Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog and the teachings of Swami Shivkrupanandji lies in its simplicity — bringing us back to the present moment, guiding us to be free from the baggage of the past and the anxieties of the future.
Swamiji emphasizes that real spiritual growth happens only in the here and now. When we sit for meditation, the moment we place our chitta on the Sahastrar and allow our chitta to turn inward, we begin to witness the thoughts that usually run on autopilot. These thoughts often originate from unresolved experiences or mental habits formed long ago. Some patterns may be of fear, doubt, insecurity, or even the constant urge to control everything around us. But the practice of Dhyan, as taught in Samarpan Dhyanyog, gently makes us aware that these are not our true nature. We are not our thoughts or emotional habits — we are pure, peaceful, divine consciousness.
To let go of old patterns, one must first become aware of them. Meditation helps cultivate this awareness effortlessly. We do not need to fight or resist these patterns. We only need to observe them as they arise during our Dhyan. With regular practice, they start losing their grip, because what is brought into the light of awareness no longer has the power to control us. Swamiji lovingly reminds us, “Be like the sky. Let the clouds of thoughts pass. Don’t hold on to them.”
One of the most empowering realisations through Samarpan Dhyanyog is that we don’t need to be trapped by our past. We do not need to carry the weight of memories, identities, or roles. The more we connect with our soul within, the more we begin to live from our centre — from stillness, not from reaction. Swamiji teaches us to surrender our past to the Guru-energies and to allow that divine presence to dissolve what no longer serves us.
Letting go also means learning not to worry about the future. Much of our stress and mental noise comes from constantly thinking ahead — trying to plan, predict, and control. But in truth, the future is unknown and uncontrollable. By being rooted in the present, we find a natural freedom from the illusions of control. This is not irresponsibility; this is spiritual maturity — trusting that if we are aligned now, the next step will always be guided.
Transformation begins when we stop identifying with who we were yesterday. The past is a shadow, and the future is a dream. Swamiji’s life and message show that we can be free in this moment, right now, simply by choosing to be aware. And in that awareness, we naturally shed the layers we have outgrown.
Letting go of old patterns does not mean we become someone new. It means we become who we truly are — beyond conditioning, beyond fear, beyond story. In the silence of meditation, we remember this truth again and again. The present moment holds immense power — it is the gateway to freedom.
Through Samarpan Dhyanyog, we don’t strive to fix ourselves; we learn to surrender. We let the divine within guide our transformation. And as we sit daily in meditation, not chasing thoughts, not holding on to emotion, we open the door to a new way of being — light, free, and deeply connected with our true Self.
