In the present moment, if you are truly there, you will experience ananda or bliss without any opposites. You will neither be troubled by memories of the past nor distracted by anxieties of the future. You are experiencing life as it is, and this reflects in your being because in the present, you are not thinking. Rather, you are experiencing the moment you have just entered into or flowed into from the previous moment. Without any specific thought but totally surrendered to the divine guidance that allowed this to happen, you accept the present as it is, not thinking about how and why it happened but being thankful and grateful for the divine grace that caused it for you to experience this moment and create something totally unique and new.
Developing a State of Divine Guidance
The question is, how does one develop a state of mind where you are divinely guided and always flowing from one moment to the next? This is when everything is still—mind, ego, intellect—and nothing remains except pure consciousness. You become a servant and co-creator, beyond time and space, fulfilling God’s purpose. You are not holding on to anything and leaving no traces. You are conducting everything through you with no resistance. Pure bliss is then experienced in the being. Not just that, you become pure bliss. You become the infinite consciousness which becomes everything and resides in everything and yet remains unattached.
Insights from Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti, a profound philosopher, often spoke about the importance of living in the present moment. He said, “The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” This observation without judgment allows one to fully experience the present moment without the interference of past memories or future anxieties.
Wisdom from the Upanishads
The Upanishads, ancient Indian texts, also emphasize the significance of the present moment. The Isha Upanishad states, “The Self is everywhere. Bright is He, bodiless, without scar of imperfection, without bone, without flesh, pure, untouched by evil. The seer, the thinker, the One who is above all, the Self-existent—He it is that has established perfect order among objects and beings from beginningless time.”
Teachings from the Tantras
Tantric teachings provide practical methods to experience the purity and infinity of the present. One such practice is Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, which offers techniques to enter into a state of pure consciousness. It suggests focusing on the space between breaths, the moment of stillness, to experience the divine presence.
Embracing the Present
To embrace the present moment fully, one must cultivate mindfulness and surrender to the divine flow. This involves letting go of the ego, intellect, and any resistance. By doing so, you align yourself with the infinite consciousness, experiencing pure bliss and becoming one with the divine.
In conclusion, the purity and infinity of the present moment can be experienced by surrendering to divine guidance, letting go of past and future concerns, and embracing the present with gratitude and mindfulness. This state of being allows you to become a co-creator with the divine, experiencing and embodying pure bliss and infinite consciousness.