Sakshi Dhyan at Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
In the swirl of modern living, filled with noise, movement, and endless to-do lists, we often drift away from our true nature. Beneath the surface rush lies a quiet sanctuary, a space of peace untouched by circumstances.
Yet, it's easy to forget this essence amidst the ups and downs of daily life. Worry, anxiety, and restlessness take hold, clouding the serenity within. It is here that the timeless practice of meditation and spirituality becomes a bridge, a means to return home to our peaceful Self.
At Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, this journey inward takes on a profound and transformative form through Sakshi Dhyan, the pinnacle of meditation practice inspired by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji. Rooted in the wisdom of ancient Jain Dharm philosophy yet beautifully adapted to the modern seeker's life, Sakshi Dhyan guides one to become a sakshi, a witness, to one's thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It is not about withdrawing from the world but awakening to one's true nature amidst it.
For years, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji has been illuminating the path of inner awakening through meditation. His approach to dhyan is deeply experiential: gentle yet powerful, simple yet profound.
Sakshi Dhyan is a distillation of this teaching, offering seekers a way to connect with their inner silence under the compassionate guidance of the Master.
Through this practice, one learns not to suppress or escape from thoughts, but to observe them with calm awareness. Over time, the restless mind settles, revealing the luminous consciousness that lies beneath. This awareness, this witnessing, is the essence of Sakshi Dhyan. It transforms â spiritual meditation from an activity into a way of being, where every breath becomes an opportunity to touch the divine within.
To make this experience accessible to all, Sakshi Dhyan has been lovingly compiled into a guided meditation set, available in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. The collection includes structured sessions of 15, 30, and 45 minutes, allowing you to choose the duration that resonates with their daily rhythm.
Each session begins with soothing breathing exercises, helping the body relax and the mind prepare for meditation. As the guidance flows, one is gently led to watch their inner world, not to change it, but to witness it with compassion and awareness. This process gradually dissolves tension, bringing forth a deep sense of harmony and clarity.
In Sakshi Dhyan, the goal is not to empty the mind but to awaken the one who watches the mind. The word sakshi itself means "witness." It reminds us that we are not our thoughts, emotions, or experiences - we are the awareness in which they arise.
When practised regularly, Sakshi Dhyan opens a new dimension of living. Life's challenges continue, but they no longer overpower us. Reactions give way to responses, fear yields to understanding, and stress melts into peace. The practice cultivates an inner balance that shines through even in the most turbulent times.
Seekers often describe the experience as being wrapped in silence, a silence not of absence but of presence. It is a silence that heals, transforms, and reconnects one to the ever-radiant Self.
What makes Sakshi Dhyan truly unique is that it extends beyond the meditation session. It inspires a continuous awareness throughout the day, while working, communicating, or simply being. This expansion of mindfulness turns ordinary moments into sacred ones. Each thought, word, and action becomes infused with consciousness.
In this way, meditation ceases to be a compartmentalised practice and becomes a natural expression of life itself. As Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji beautifully conveys, true spirituality is not about escaping the world, but about awakening within it.
Sakshi Dhyan is not just a technique, but also an invitation. An invitation to turn inward and experience your True Self. In the gentle stillness of witnessing, the outer noise fades, and what remains is peace, clarity, and divine love.
As countless seekers at Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur have discovered, meditation guided by the Master's wisdom brings profound transformation. It nurtures the heart, sharpens the intellect, and dissolves the illusion of separation.
In a world that constantly pulls us outward, Sakshi Dhyan reminds us to look within, for that is where the real journey begins.
Experience your True Self through meditation. Experience Sakshi Dhyan.
