THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
This picture, taken in Houston, Texas, on Christmas
Night, 1963, shows Master in his hotel room shortly after inviting all of us
who were following him to join him. (Visible are marian ojeda,Lucille Gunn, and
Mr. Khanna.) The bowl on the table was filled with big nuts, which Master was
giving out as parshad-so generously that they were cascading from our filled-up
hands onto the floor! The sweetness of that blessed time with him will never be
forgotten by those of us lucky enough to be there. That Christmas
with Christ was highlighted by the beautiful Message given below, issued on
that day. THERE IS A tradition which tells us that Christmas
symbolizes the birth of the Christ Child in the human heart. To be truly
Christ-like, the disciple must become as a little child, a pure and unsullied
vessel, receiving the nectar of the Holy Spirit as an upturned chalice. “If you
love me, keep my commandments!” Truth is above
all, but true living is still above Truth. This requires leading a life of
continence, humility, truthfulness, love and devotion to God and all
creation. To become a mouthpiece of
Master, expressing Master’s will and purpose, you must surrender all to Master.
This does not mean the giving up of employment, home, possessions, family and
friends. It means simply: let the will of the Master work in you and through
you, let your whole life be dedicated to service of the Master. Like a flute,
be all vacant from within so that the Master may make sweet music of your life. This is the
Christ-like way, the true message, meaning and purpose of Christmas. Master
brought the Christ Child to birth in your heart. You, in turn, must “become as
a little child” and surrender yourselves to the ever-loving and merciful Father
who watches over you, guides you, and cares for you. I wish you all a joyful
Christmas and a Happy New Year. My love goes to you all. Kirpal Singh |