What if agitation wasn’t something that happened to you but something already within, waiting to be seen? In this powerful reflection, Nataraj explores the nature of awareness, suffering, and emotional triggers, sharing a Zen story about entering the Dao through the sound of a creek. He reveals how subtle shifts in perception transform our experience, showing that agitation isn’t caused by external events but is merely uncovered by them. By observing emotions rather than identifying with them, suffering naturally diminishes. True peace isn’t found in controlling life but in surrender—trusting the flow, releasing resistance, and meeting each moment with presence.

Recording of Satsang during a Mayapur Retreat. 1/31/25