MANMAKING

 

 

Basically, there are two stages which have to be passed through, before the struggling disciple rises above body consciousness; and only then he begins to enjoy the spiritual exercises and finally enters the path of spirituality.

 

At the first stage, the disciple has little or no knowledge at all of the self-examination and he is in a state of abysmal ignorance.

 

At the second stage the disciple begins to realise that he has got numerous faults and weaknesses which have to be overcome before he can hope to go above body consciousness; that is when his true path begins.

 

This second stage, which is a long-lasting struggle with the lower inclinations of mind to most people, is called manmaking. Spirituality or the ascent from the lower regions of existence to higher regions, where there is unspeakable delight and harmony, is not difficult, but man’s development is very difficult.

 

There is no definite time limit to this second stage. Everything depends on the disciple’s capability to discipline himself, to keep the Master’s commandments and to develop affection for him.

 

The arrogant self is the last hindrance that has to be overcome, and this is not possible until the soul begins to find itself; if it gets at least a glimpse of its real nature a natural humility will develop in the disciples as a result of it. Consider that this must not be confused with submissiveness. Real humility possesses power, and yet it is not arrogant.

 

Though the Master’s gracious power is always present to help the disciple in his struggle, the disciple has to walk through this stage on his own. Nobody else can do it for him. You were put on the path and you were given something to start with being it more or less, depending on the backround the soul has, which will stay with you on your further way. A seed-corn was placed into you, which surely must bear fruit one day, and the Master in his subtle form of light and sound is your permanent companion. And he is really capable of revealing to you his wonderful, radiating form (Guru Dev), if you have learned to rise above body consciousness.

 

You need not expect getting into higher regions if you have not achieved a high degree of perfection. It is common to assume a duration of 20 years and more for worldly studies in order to get the necessary qualifications for a career.

How much more time and how much greater effort the initiate will have to put in in order to become an appropriate vessel for the truth of ones own soul and of God.

 

Some people have a very strange view; they expect self and God realization in a short time and with little effort, whereas the same people worry for years to get the pot full of food only this world has to offer.

 

 

                                                                           Param Sant Kirpal Singh