(Vigyana Bhairava Tantra)

This profound practice originates from the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra, the eternal dialogue between Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, where 112 gateways to direct realisation are revealed.

In Self-Relation Meditation, life itself becomes the sacred scripture. Every perception, sensation, or emotion is no longer judged — it is met with open awareness and becomes a portal to infinity. The seeker learns to see that consciousness is present in every experience — unchanging, pure, and self-luminous.

Through methods such as observing the pause between breaths, listening to subtle inner sounds, and perceiving the vast space both within and without, the practitioner begins to dissolve the division between the observer and the observed. Each moment of awareness erases layers of conditioning, purifying the deep karmic impressions that veil the Self.

Gradually, all experience becomes meditation. The mind rests naturally, and the seeker realises that awareness was never lost — only unnoticed.

FAQs

What is the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra?

The Vigyana Bhairava Tantra is an ancient Tantric scripture — a sacred dialogue between Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. It reveals 112 meditation techniques or "gateways" to direct realisation of the Self. These methods are designed for immediate experience rather than philosophical understanding.

What is Self-Relation Meditation?

Self-Relation Meditation is a contemplative practice drawn from the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra, where every moment of life becomes the path. Rather than escaping experience, the practitioner relates to it consciously — seeing every perception, sensation, or emotion as a doorway to the infinite awareness that is always present.

How is this different from traditional meditation?

Unlike techniques that rely on control, suppression, or concentration, Self-Relation Meditation is about relaxing into awareness. There is no effort to change the experience — instead, one meets it with openness. Over time, the illusion of separation between the experiencer and the experience dissolves.

What are some of the methods used in this meditation?

Some key methods include:

• Observing the pause between breaths

• Listening to subtle inner sounds

• Becoming aware of inner and outer space
  These techniques help quiet the mind and bring awareness to the subtle dimensions of consciousness.

What does it mean to “relate” to oneself in meditation?

To relate to oneself means to witness experience without judgment — allowing thoughts, emotions, and sensations to arise and pass without interference. Over time, this opens the doorway to the pure presence behind all experiences.

Can anyone practice Self-Relation Meditation?

With consistent practice:

• The mind begins to rest naturally

• Reactivity decreases

• One becomes more present, calm, and centered

• Deep-seated karmic impressions begin to dissolve

• A sense of unshakable inner stillness emerges

Ultimately, the practitioner realises that awareness was never absent — only unnoticed.