Self-Analysis Man is composed of body, mind
(intellect) and soul. We are extremely careful to develop ourselves physically
and mentally, but understand very little about the soul, which is the Power
ruling both the body and the mind. Physical joys are not lasting and there are
limitations of body and mind that we cannot ignore, so we must search for the
perennial source of joy and peace within ourselves. Self-analyis is the first
step in this direction. Many doubts assail our minds at this stage. There is an
Omnipotent Power called God, believed in, worshipped and talked about by most
people. Can we know more about Him? Can we see
Him and talk to Him ? There is a definite and clear reply to each one of these
questions, but the most convincing one comes from a Master, who in a few brief
words exclaims, "Yes we can see and speak to Him, that is, if we become as
exalted as He is said to be." Masters say "yes", and we do not
have to wait until death comes, but we can experience it right now. This is in
consonance with Laws of Nature of which we have as yet, no knowledge worth the
name. All around us, we see, we feel that
everything from the tiny atom to the mighty Universe, is governed by a Law of
Nature. So, to the profound thinker, there is nothing chaotic, haphazard or
uncertain about this Universe and the laws which govern it. To gain any
objective, there is a Law of Nature, a principle and method involved for
checking, testing and weighing the result of our endeavours. So it is too in
this Science of Nature, and similar methods can be traced in all religious
scriptures by any careful student, though expressed in different words and
various languages. We wish to enter the Kingdom of God,
"but how?" we ask ourselves. "With the help and guidance of one
who has himself entered and can guide us there," is the simple reply from
the Masters. "Is it possible?" "It is a knowledge which is as
exact and as sure as two and two make four," is again their reply. It is
not enough to be content with Holy Books and the singing of praises and hymns.
We must strive for the same degree of advancement as the authors of the talks
and knowledge recorded in these books achieved. Their experience must become
our experience, for, 'what a man has done, a man can do', of course with proper
help and guidance. We should stop at nothing short of this. "We have hardly a dim spark of love
for Him will it help to cherish a hope?" is another question asked, to
which the Saints reply, "It is sufficient to make you eligible for the
Highest Science of approach to Him." This is a pleasing ray of hope. Oh!
if this small spark could be kindled into a flame. Again, we say, "Jesus
and other great Masters spoke so lovingly of Him, but we are sinners and there
may not be much hope for us in this age." The Masters' soothing reply is
"No matter if you are the worst of sinners, stop where you are. There is
hope for everybody, even in this crucial age." Ages ago, Nature provided
for us materially and spiritually. Today, the same unchangeable Law is
operating and will continue to do so in the future. There is food for the
hungry and water for the thirsty. Nature's inexorable and eternal Law of demand
and supply always works. It is only through a Living Master that
we can contact the Almighty God within us. In Sant-Mat, contemplation of objects or
images is not advised, as this is harmful to progress. Photographs of the
Masters are for remembrance and recognition only, and on no account should we
become attached to such external practices. |