Niścintatā The State of Harmony IV




























Niścintatā is a Hindi word referring to the state of being in harmony with oneself and one’s surroundings. Gurumayi requested that this gallery of black-and-white photos be created for the Siddha Yoga path website because these images evoke timelessness. Gurumayi gave the word niścintatā as the title for this gallery.
Gurumayi shared the story that when she was a child in India and she would ask elderly people how they were doing, they would often reply, with a very sweet smile, a gentle tilt of their head, and a lift of their hand, “Maĩ niścint hū̃. I am free from worry.” Gurumayi remembers this with great affection. It made a deep impression on her.
Gurumayi’s teachings are about just this: it is within every seeker’s ability to become free from worries—it is possible to experience the absence of mental agitation. This gallery is an invitation from Gurumayi to get in touch with niścintatā, the state of being in harmony.

New York, USA
Castlemaine, Australia
California, USA
South Yarra, Australia
This reminds me of how, in meditation, when I eliminate thoughts that color my awareness, I am invited to dance in the flickering dimensions of shakti. Connected in this way, I find comfort and strength.
Michigan, USA
gallery. In viewing the images, deep peace replaced a feeling of agitation.
Image 5 brought back to me an experience from earlier in the day. I was looking up into a circle of trees near my home, marveling at their dedication to reaching for something higher. In that moment I became aware of something greater, a whole containing everything, including me. This state was peaceful, blissful, and pure. I’m grateful for this beautiful gallery reminding me of the state of niścintatā.
Connecticut, USA
Lord Shiva’s dance, for me, is the collection’s centerpiece. He dances in divine harmony, in stillness and such perfect balance, touching my heart anew each time I see him.
Ajijic, Mexico
They also bring to my heart a longing. Again and again, my gratitude to my Guru.
Arkansas, USA
I see that I can make a choice. I can choose to move to the light, while staying in the state of harmony with the natural rhythm of the world, as light moves in and out of the dark.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
return my mind to my own inner stillness.
I regain calm amidst life’s constant changes.
Hawaii, USA
Ajijic, Mexico
Thank you, Gurumayi!
New York, USA
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your continuous benevolent grace.
Texas, USA
As I look at this photo, I notice that my breathing slows down, and I am left with a feeling of stillness, silence, and beauty.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for showing me the way to this experience.
California, USA
Thank you, Gurumayi, for this beautiful teaching and the powerful gallery that supports me in applying your teaching.
Chandigarh, India
As the moon silently goes through changes, I notice that what was unseen becomes seen, what was dark becomes illuminated. The image helped me let go of the agitation I was feeling about a challenge in my sadhana.
Silence, trust, and patience mark my path to the state of harmony.
Colorado, USA
Thank you!
Dombivli, India