Embrace silence

Connecting to Shiv transforms one into Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram. Our minds are constantly being distracted, and we are often used to juggling many things. Our senses are bombarded much more frequently than we are consciously aware of. It is not a surprise, then, that when we sit quietly, we don’t feel comfortable. We become familiar with what we are surrounded by and habits we form. We almost crave distractions we have made for ourselves and feel safe within. Therefore, if we are used to being on the go, it’s natural to find it hard to rest and rejuvenate.

For most people, quieting the mind and body and connecting to stillness deep within is scary and overwhelming. We’re not used to living in stillness for a few seconds. We have become so conditioned by modern society to think that being busy means being successful that we no longer feel guilt-free when relaxing. Nature is there to heal us. It’s the place where our connection to Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram is the most apparent. Nature is the source, not the material world we have built.

Sages used to live in nature with very few material possessions to connect with Shiv. We may not be able to do it, but we can connect with triple aspects of Shiv for a few moments, embracing silence while performing our tasks. The practice changes something fundamental in our routine, and our minds eventually learn a new way of life. This way, we can symbolically transform ourselves into Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram.