In the Name of the Masters
A letter to
initiates from T. S. Khanna November 21,
1971 DEAR ONES: In the Name of His Holiness Satguru Kirpal
Singh Ji Maharaj, the living Master of spiritual enlightenment, and in the Name
of al His predecessors in the line of God-realized men, especially Hazur Baba
Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj, the Beloved Master of the present Master and of mine,
Who is daily appearing to many souls initiated and uninitiated, while being
already ascended; I issue this serious and significant message to all initiates
and near initiates of the Great Living Master Kirpal Singh Ji, to wit: I have
observed some wild propaganda set afloat by certain vested elements to deflect
dear ones from the Holy path. Of late, news has spread about several teachers,
swamis, yogis, preachers, masters and the like visiting abroad causing
disruption in the unsophisticated minds of immature initiates, misleading and
making these precious souls fall prey to their fantasies. I have love for all
souls even though they work in their own chosen spheres on the basis of their
own intelligence or comprehension. Therefore, a
word of caution is indeed essential for the initiates who have been accepted by
the Master and granted inner conscious contact with Holy Naam-viz., Word, the
Divine Light and Sound Principles-after rising above body or outer
consciousness. The sacred
books published from the forum of Ruhani satsang discuss the theory in most
lucid and illustrative terms, leaving little doubt whatsoever. A careful and
unbiased study of these books would reveal that the most important aspect of
the teachings is actually living a life full of spiritual discipline and
beatitude. The dear ones who are putting in regular time for meditations are progressing
gracefully on the path with the Grace of the Master. However,
easily misled folks among the Satsangis are cajoled by the shrewd and
sophisticated preachers, et al, with flowery promises of quick access into the
Beyond, coupled with some so-called elixir or nectar. Such allurements not only
estrange the dear ones but entangle them in this network of negative power
illusion, with the result that they suffer immeasurably. Although the Holy Seed
of Initiation implanted by the Master can in no way be dimmed or destroyed by
such heretofore mentioned deflection, the initiate’s inner receptivity and
growth are considerably jeopardized and retarded. In addition, whatever inner
contacts of Light and Sound Principles the initiates have been experiencing since
the time of Initiation are ruined. Some people
have approached the very (Ruhani Satsang) representatives and group leaders
with documents to deface the Master and mislead them from the Holy Path by
confusing their minds with concocted stories and corroborations conjured up to
suit their own causes. Faith is the root cause of all religion. Little do such
people know about the immense harm they inflict on the dear ones who have been
put on the path, and the huge Karmic debt they are causing for themselves. It
is the most reverential and rewarding act to guide the sincere seekers after
Truth to the living Master Contrarily, it is the gravest and most heinous sin
to mislead and disrupt, by false propaganda, those who have already been
accepted and put on the way. I feel
astonished and surprised when such sad events come to my notice as when some of
the dear ones who have held responsible positions step down or resign without
first going into the case and verifying the facts. This is Maya employing all
of its fabulous and flabbergasting phenomena to bewilder the young and tender
saplings. I recall that as recently as 1948, when Hazur Baba Sawan
Singh Ji Maharaj left this physical plane, the Great Master Kirpal Singh wrote
a brief life sketch of Hazur which contained all the facts. I also recall and
can reproduce the ringing words that Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj told Master
Kirpal Singh. They are as fresh and fruitful as when they were spoken: “Baba Jaimal Singh brought Naam with Him from Swami Ji
and meditated on the banks of Beas which eventually bloomed into the nucleus of
spiritual guidance for erring humanity. Similarly,wherever you will sit, the
sincere seekers after truth shall be guided to you by the Gracious Master
Power.” Your attention is invited to Circulars 55,56, and the
pamphlet Truth Triumphats, which contain full facts of the case; copies
of which can be had from me. It is through the
abounding grace of Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj that the sacred forum of
Ruhani Satsang, with a humble beginning, has spread over all the world, with
about 125 centers functioning in various countries. All credit goes to Him, the
God-man Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj, Whose edict is bearing fruit through
the blessed Satguru Kripal Singh Ji. I would stress the great importance of regular, faithful
and accurate mediations combined with utmost vigil against misleading elements. Bhakti-loving faith and devotion-develops slowly. This world
is full of Maya (illusion). Imitation is at times more alluring than Reality.
Do not be led away by the eyes and ears of others until you see for yourself
and hear with your own ears. It is not all gold that glitters. I therefore give
you a word of caution: You should thoroughly investigate and get to the bottom
of statements made by interested persons. You can seldom imagine how much love I have for each one
of you and how I wish you all to turn your faces to the Master within Who is
awaiting more eagerly, by far, to greet you. The glow and glamour of this world
is futile and momentary. You should earn your spiritual wealth right now and
here while living in this world. One should attend to his mundane obligations
and do everything for the sake of realizing the eternal Ringing Radiance,
vibrant in all the Source of all life. He is a wise person who rests after
reaching the destination. With all best wishes. Yours
affectionately,
T. S. KHANNA |