[Part
One] You
will please realize that most of the time, we ordinarily are at the
heart-centre and are therefore swayed by countless emotions, feelings and
impulses of diverse kinds: likes and dislikes, preferences and perversions,
prides and prejudices, senses and sensibilities, all of which, whether we wish
it or not, keep us chained to the world and all that is worldly. We have,
therefore, to be very cautious in training the mind in the reverse process –
the process of inversion or tapping inside, by steadily developing the inner
gaze with a loving longing for the Lord. He is within us and we are within Him
like the proverbial fish in the sea. The apparent cloud of darkness that greets
us when we close our eyes will gradually reveal that lining (because of the sun
of spirituality behind it) and will eventually burst if we but learn to see
intently and lovingly into the middle thereof.
All
action has corresponding reaction. An individual action has an individual
reaction. Collectively people are asked to do ethical actions. This brings up
good collective reaction. Reverse of it produces collective bad reaction.
Nature has its own way of correcting and fulfilling reactions of individual
good and bad action. Likewise collective reactions are to be fulfilled. One may
not be able to truly understand the depth of these things for his perception
and understanding is limited to guage these depths. Internal ascension into
higher [regions] opens vision to see things clearly and how they happen. We
should, therefore strive fully, honestly, faithfully and diligently to proceed
within. Those who are earnest and devoted are crowned with success. Many things
become clear which otherwise with all the reasoning and intelligence will be at
best hazy and foggy. But to those who are regularly devoted to meditation in
the accurate way their inner development takes them face to face to their
Radiant Form of the Master within - in which God Power appears - who talks to
them as we talk outside, guides them in all matters - when the time comes, for
their leaving the physical body, He tells them that they have to go. There is
nothing strange in it. It is every day happening. The
principle of non-violence in military service should not be difficult for your
reconciliation. The enrolled soldiers are not responsible for the execution of
orders given to them during their war services, as they are simply carrying out
the orders passed on to them by their superior officers manning the operations.
The payment of taxes for military purposes is equally a legitimate obligation
on the part of good citizens when they are called upon to do so by the civil
authorities who are responsible for their safety and general welfare. You will
please appreciate that none of the vocations usually stand in the way of
spiritual progress, save some intentional morality, which becomes a source of
bondage and contracting of Karma. Non-violence means to sacrifice one's own
self if need be, for the good of others and not take life for the greed of
ourself. It is an ennobling virtue, which means non-injury to the living in
thought, word and deed. You will find a more exhaustive explanation on the
subject from the forthcoming book entitled Karmas, which will enlighten your
personal understanding. Yes,
it is wrong to feed animals with meat by an initiate. It involves some
Karma. Human
mind is fashioned as such by Providence that when it is determined to follow
its prescribed course all divine forces come to render you feasible help for
the accomplishment of your object. Contrarily if one happens to stoop to the
temptation the same forces take the reverse process with inevitable
repercussions of shame and guilt. The
easy way to shed negativity is to avoid the company of such people. Whatever a
person could be inside, he would radiate those waves no matter what his words
are intended to convey. The company of good persons is helpful. Failing to get
good and congenial company, one can restrict it to bare necessities and that
too in an unacceptive way as far as possible. At all times during the day when
one is not at work, which should be done with full attention, as work is
worship, the vacant mind should be habituated to dwell sweetly in the remembrance of the Master or listening
to the Sound Current if it becomes audible at all times without closing the
ears. Much of the unhealthy vibrations would be warded off. With a little
self-discipline, things would become easier. You would be getting all the
necessary inner help and protection from within. Too
much talking dissipates spiritual energy. You should try to control your speech
by resorting to Simran of the names
silently. Think twice before you speak. Think out as to what you speak is true,
kind and necessary. (With
regard to judging others.) Start adjusting yourself to their weaknesses,
shortcomings either by overlooking or affording constructive help to them...If
you think with a calm and cool mind,
you will realize that most of us have not become perfect as yet. Nobody should therefore stand between you and the Master. A sense of
close fraternity among the children of the Father will lead to inner joy and
bliss, so sublime and serene in essence. When two lovers of the Master get
together in His Name, they foster inner loving devotion and humility. All
service that one does seemingly to others is to your own self. When you develop
this attitude, you will develop a 'state of selflessness' as you say. The
guiding principle of deep faith and implicit obedience of the Holy Commandments
of he Master is all what a disciplined initiate should relish. It ensures
steady progress and smooth harmonious and happy physical life. Gratitude is the
tonic for heart which grows in strength, valor and humility. If
we give more value to a thing than it is intrinsically due, the fear of its
loss will be considerable out of
proportion of actual facts. You need not worry about anything. Being under the
protective care of the Great Master Power, you are really a blessed soul,
having always at your disposal the facility of drawing on that Great Power. The
way how to do it is already with
you. if you will just take one step, He will come down a million of steps to
pull you, help you and guide you at every stage. You have simply to tune your
receptivity to the fountain-head. The way to do it is to faithfully obey Him
and devotedly carry on as enjoined. You
will please appreciate that all are not perfect as yet, but those who had been
privileged with sacred boon of initiation, and are meditating properly, with
loving faith and sacred earnestness, have much at their credit spiritually.
Spiritual evolution is something personal, and all dear ones are invariably
stressed the importance of ethical living, in their own spiritual betterment.
Those who abide by the commandments enrich their lives and become a source of
help and inspiration for others. Whereas those who turn egoistical and denounce
the Holy Path, are not left altogether, but are granted a long rope to
reconcile and come to their senses at a later date. The gracious Master Power
sees and is aware of every action,
rather, thought of the initiate, but awaits patiently for the right
moment when he/she will turn their
face for help and grace. The law of Karma is inexorable, which demands
liquidation of each farthing. Yet the initiates are again impressed upon not to
look to others for spiritual progress
but the Master. None is perfect under the sky, except the Master Power, working
at the pole of man -- it is the human element which is liable to crop up at
times in uncongenial environments, which brings in dire sequences of
degradation and retrogression. You should please be rest assured that Master
Power will clear the whole affair. Humility
is a divine virtue. Please refer to the small brochure "Seven Paths to
Perfection" which will give you an exhaustive explanation of the subject.
Your keen sense of selfless service is appreciated. It is a sacred impulse from
the gracious Master Power when you relish to serve others. Fortunate are the
chosen few who are blessed with this rare blessing and are made instrumental in
the divine set up. Physical
body is a precious asset granted to the human soul for a very higher purpose.
All efforts should be undertaken for keeping it fit and healthy for
meeting with one's mundane and
spiritual obligations. Hatha
Yoga exercises are helpful for maintaining good health, but their undertaking
without competent guidance is risky.
You may resort to some physical exercises regularly, which will bless you with
good health with His grace. Chastity
is a divine virtue. It is fruit of long cultivation. You a advised to avoid
looking into the eyes of others, needless the opposite sex. As also you should
keep your mind always occupied either by work, or by the Simran of charged
names, loving remembrance of the Master or listening to the sound as coming
from the right side if it has become audible. Besides you should shun any
uncongenial company. The reading of obscene literature is equally harmful
and as such should be avoided
scrupulously. Marriage
is a sacrament and means the selecting of a companion for life to stand by in
weal or woe. Besides it is in accordance with the reaction of past Karma when
the dear ones are blended together in the sacred bonds of matrimony for the
liquidation of their mutual give and take.
As
regards your marriage, you may please note that marriage means taking up a
companion in life on earthly sojourn for weal or woe and both of the couple
should reach God. It is no harm to spirituality if conducted according to the
Scriptures. The
very many difficulties encountered by you should be sorted out carefully and
placed in order of priority. You can forget all about the past and work in the
living present by careful planning and
execution. Every day brings in ample chances for success and spiritual
progress. If you will make the best use of present time, future will take its
own care. My love and blessings are always with you both. Milk
and dairy products are sattvic if taken in moderation, whereas the same becomes
rajisic if taken in excessive quantities.
You
may make your own cheese which is all the more best. This controversy was
brought to my notice sometime earlier by someone, who obtained the data of the
ingredient of manufactured cheese, which contains rennet, but the quantity of
rennet found in the finished product counted one to ten thousands of
proportion, which is negligible. You may see for yourself if you can do away
with it. Children
at the tender age of five or six can learn the technique of listening to the
holy sound current, which can be granted by the Master. Adults of over 16 years
of age can be initiated (both with the prior sanction). Disciplined parents
bring up zealous spiritualists. There are various views about the entering of
the soul in embryo during pregnancy. There are hundreds of contacts, but pregnancy takes place only in
rare cases. It is, therefore, quite rational that pregnancy takes place only
when a soul enters the embryo. The soul has some consciousness in that and
lives on the bliss of God afforded to him there; she loses that bliss at
birth. If
you consider that 5 or 6 hours sleep is not enough for recouping your spent up
energy, you should increase it by one or two hours more. You should please note
that when you are to retire for sleep, you should try to relax completely at the eye focus,
eliminating all thoughts of the
outside world or even body below, and retire in sweet remembrance of the
Master. Such an attempt will not only bless you with perfectly sound sleep, but
continues to recharge your physical system with energy and vitality. You will
get up early in the morning quite
refreshed and recharged with the grace of
the Master. Please do not tax your mind unnecessarily. It
is so good that you are conscious of the divine protection of the Master Power.
Please refer to my Birthday Message since released (February, 1967). The humans
are merely puppets in the divine hands of the Master Power. Those who merge
their will in His Will enjoy overwhelming bliss in all spheres of life, with
the grace of the Master. You should try to dissuade your wife from taking alcoholic drinks and bring her round with love and affection. Example is better than precept. When she will realize the virtues of abstinence reflected in your life and conduct, she will automatically try to follow your example. Whenever there is perfect conventional atmosphere and both of you are in good mood, you may impress upon her that through the grace of a Master she can drink the elixir of life, which is much more intoxicating and inebriating than the alcoholic drinks. Besides the spiritual inebriation is lasting whereas the alcoholic intoxication is only temporary. The spiritual elixir leads one to Heaven whereas alcoholic drinks pave the way for the blazing Inferno. Spiritual elixir leads to moral and social uplift whereas alcohol results in moral depravity and social degradation. I hope that by your own example and persuasion on the above lines, she will soon bid farewell to the deluded path and start treading the path of spirituality by the grace of the Master. I am
sorry for the passing away of Your dear father. It is the supreme will of the
Lord when all of us have to leave this
planet in good time. Your sense of fortitude to withstand the loss with the grace of the Master
is appreciated. You will be glad to note that
the gracious master Power extends feasible protection for the blood and
near relations of the initiate here and hereafter. The
world and its glittering short lived charms fade away too quickly leaving a
sort of emptiness. This void is to be filled with God's and Master's love --
sweet remembrance of the Master and living a life enjoined by Him will produce
love and humility. So please carry on to your best with love and cheer. You
may please politely request all the dear ones ccoming to Satsang that the young
children who cannot be kept quiet during the course of Satsang should not be brought by them.
Besides, the mothers of the very young ones in laps who are likely to cry or
cause disturbance should also be requested to remain outside the hall,
especially during meditation period when their young children will receive all the blessing of the Master
Power even if they do not attend the satsang for the reasons discussed above. And after meditation sitting, if they
ensure complete silence only then they
be allowed to attend Satsang, or they remain outside. Howsoever, if you can
manage to have all the young children kept together at some place outside the
hall under the supervision of somebody there is no objection to it. The silence and serenity of the house
must be maintained carefully. I hope everybody will cooperate lovingly. Please
convey my love to all the Satsangis over there. You
can encourage the newcomers to study the books published from here which carry
the life impulse of the Master and as such are highly efficacious in granting
right understanding of the Holy Path.
The
dear ones (Satsangis) should inculcate and exhibit rare patience and tolerance
so that others may know and see for themselves that they belong to the living
Master. Your growing understanding in
this regard is appreciated. You should please follow the sacred formula: when
others err, we should learn. The books written by the Master should be read in
the Satsangs, as these give a clear cut view of the subject, as also carry the
life impulse of the Master and as such will bless the dear ones with right understanding
of the Holy Path. Relevant portions of the books of other Masters, viz: Kabir,
Nanak, Christ, etc., dealing with Sant Mat, Surat Shabad Yoga may also be
referred to where necessary. Books written by other writers on these may be
studied by you if necessary
individually at home, and not at Satsangs. Please follow this scrupulously. There
is no objection to your having a question and answer period for a short time
after Satsang. Please note that the holy congregations should not be turned
into debating clubs nor any controversial points should be brought in for
discussion. Genuine inquiries
relating to the holy Path should
be attended to lovingly. The newcomers are welcomed to refer to the books and
if necessary may be encouraged to write to me. Please
use good type ribbon and send in your letters preferably typed in double space
which will facilitate smooth reading. Thank you. Please
have more of patience and sobriety. Everything has its own time. My love and
blessings are always with you. There
is no objection to your sharing the pieces of good advice received from the
Master. (This in regard to collecting excerpts from N.Y. Satsangis letters of
Master to share with one another.) |