Do you think your ‘only’ soulmate is somewhere? When you meet him/her, all the things will just fall in place and life will be a bliss? Or that one is somewhere in a distant land, waiting with chocolates and roses? Or maybe in Goa with a guitar? Or.. could they already be sitting right across you in the cafe you visit regularly? Sounds romantic, but this is where we often are mistaken.
Modern world and stories tell us that a soulmate is ‘The One’ — a spouse, a partner, the other half of our pizza – or bread – or chapati 😉 – if you may. But if we listen to our inner voice, to the whisper of our karma and dharma, the truth is more spacious: a soulmate is not just someone you marry or have a romantic relation with, it literally is anyone who walks your soul’s journey with you.
Talking in terms of Indian mythology – look at Krishna and Sudama. What was their bond? Were they bound by some rituals? No. Their bond was tied with threads of love, humility, and recognition of each other’s essence – spiritual love.
Or think of Ram and Sita — dharmic partners, standing firm through forest and fire. Ram and Lakshman too were great soulmates — brothers, yet walking each other through duty, sacrifice, and loyalty. Every tradition has such pairs: Jesus and John, Rumi and Shams, Mirabai and Krishna. Soulmates are not limited by romance; they are the mirrors who show us who we really are.
Astrology reveals this beautifully. When your chart deeply connects with another’s — shared life lessons, karmic bonds, Venus aligned with their Saturn, or your Moon connecting with their Jupiter — it signals more than your eyes see. Such connections are not to be taken lightly. They are the karmic contracts your souls have signed lifetimes ago. Your soulmate is often the one who holds your hand when karma knocks at the door, walking with you, reminding you of dharma. Sometimes gently, sometimes like a tough teacher — but always in service of your soul’s growth. Remember, whenever I say “Dharma” – it is not about religion. It is always about the duty or purpose of your soul – the reason & path that your soul chose to come here.
Attraction vs. Soul Connection
Now here’s the tricky part. Many people feel a strong pull towards someone and immediately think: “This must be my soulmate!” But attraction is often the karma of the body — natural, physical, and sometimes fleeting. It can feel overwhelming, but it does not always mean your souls are bonded for dharmic growth.
A soulmate bond is deeper. It is mutual, effortless, and enduring. You don’t make it happen, you don’t chase it — it simply unfolds and is very natural. Like recognising an old friend in a crowded marketplace, the connection feels natural and unshakable. So if you are already blessed with parents, siblings, friends, or a partner who walk with you through life, value them. And when a new bond begins, don’t mistake excitement for soul-connection. Watch instead for the quiet recognition, the natural ease, and the sense that this person is here to make your journey better.
Remember, it is beyond Moha and Vyavahaar (attraction and transaction). Of course, in today’s material world, we risk shrinking the word “soulmate” into a romantic checklist. But soulmates are not about selfies, gifts, or constant agreement. They are not here to flatter your ego; they are here to help burn your karmic debts. Sometimes that bond feels blissful, sometimes uncomfortable. But always transformative.
Now, pause for a moment. Look around you.
Could your soulmate be your mother who sacrifices silently?
Your brother who quarrels with you but stands firm when storms come?
Your friend who never lets go, even when you’re at your worst?
Soulmates aren’t rare; they are hidden in plain sight. You don’t always need to “find” them. Sometimes, you just need to “see” them. 🙂
Something I want you to do:
Take a notebook tonight. List down the names of people you truly feel are your soulmates — it can be many – not just one! To identify them, simply think and Reflect: what karmic role do they play in your life? Then simply whisper a genuine thank you – they will never hear it – but you would have gained cosmic blessings for both you and that person. Gratitude is something that keeps the soulmate bond sacred.
And remember:
A soulmate is not about completing you – you were never incomplete. A soulmate is the one who walks with you, helping you remember who you already are.
Be grateful and feel content with such people around you and be a part of their evolution too. Hey, if you are blessed to have even one person around you, then it cannot be always about you 🙂
Be blessed, stay happy!
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