Namah
shivay!
Life is
beautiful. And it’s beauty unfolds as early as in the womb of the mother. Some
babies come easily into this world, but some are naughty and bringing them to
this world requires a good amount of effort. they can’t come easily even though
for nine months the mother’s body has prepared, even though the mother has
tried her best and even though the family waits with a bated breath, the baby
won’t come out easily.
At these
times, a specialist is called. A specialist for the naughty children. He
helps usher them to the world waiting for them outside, he lovingly guides them
out of the mother, disconnects the umbilical cord, cleans them, prepares them
so they may survive, they may be happy, they may brave the new world which
awaits them. And then as the baby is out, the specialist does not stake any
claim or credit for bringing the baby to the world. He selflessly gives the
baby back to the mother so that she may love him and as the mother kisses her
child, he the specialist, the helper, the angel, slowly walks away for there is
another naughty child somewhere who needs to be helped out.
And, like
the naughty child I too once needed deliverance, after many years, my
soul was ready to be delivered, the good inside me wanted to be born. Many
find their own way, but just like so many others, i was the one who was lost in
the darkness, stumbling, shouting, praying, pleading and seeking to be
delivered. And when all seemed lost, he came, my angel. He showed me the path,
out of this maze of ignorance which I had created for myself. He wanted nothing
in return. What can a child give anyways?
He was
selfless, held my hands and very playfully guided me like the river guides the
fish to the ocean. i swam with him, I danced with him, I was inspired by his
aura. Mesmerized, I followed him, till the day came when I was delivered. My
family was overjoyed as now they saw a new me, a powerful me, a great me. And
as I saw my day in the light, he gracefully withdrew, just like the sun
withdraws into the clouds. But now I know the day I open my window he’ll be
there. He has always been with me. I am a part of him today. I know he is the
all powerful, the all-knowing, the one I love the most, my guiding light, my
savior. He is - my Guru.
Guru
Purnima signifies the day when I give homage to the one who gives me the means
and the path to reach the destination as also the code which keeps me honest on
the way.
You see, people may ask why
a Guru? I’ll find my own way.
But what
you do not realise is that the law of survival of the fittest is applicable
only on animals. Natural gifts may help you to a certain point. That too if you
are in a jungle and you are bigger and faster and stronger than all the
animals.
When it comes to humans,
natural gifts are nothing but a minor advantage. The situation is akin to
having a sword to sharpen and there is an iron surface on which you will do so.
But, the two are kept ten feet apart from each other.
You see
raw iron must also be forged, it has to be sharpened. And the more you
sharpen the sword, the more effective it becomes.
That is
why a child is not born a sports star or a singer. He may have natural talents
on the surface or deep within. But the raw talent needs to be refined. To do
that, it has to be brought on the surface by a master. A man who knows the path
– the Guru. It is he who brings all our talents on the surface.
And the
master who brings god on the surface is called a Siddha Guru.
Many are
born as mortals. But few die as immortals. And those who become gods while they
live, have the honour to meet a true master, the master of Rama, the master of
Krishna. And to share a secret with you today, your very own master - Baba ji
is part of that great Guru Mandal.
You see,
the work of the Guru is like that of the farmer. Just like the farmer,
first the Guru rips you apart like the field needs to be ploughed. This part is
difficult. Many sadhaks out of ego cannot take it. The karmas are too strong.
Their coloured perception makes them think that Baba ji is being rough
on them and is scolding them. At these times the better the farmer, the more
thorough is the cleaning he will do. It would seem he is destroying the land.
But he is just preparing, as only when the ground is stripped bare can a
beautiful orchard be planted.
I
had also come to my Guru like a wild jungle, filled with animalistic
tendency. But he was an artist. He had handled so many before me. It was a
beautiful dance. A tango if you will. But every one cannot take that dance as
their ego will simply not allow. i was lucky. But let me be honest. He
was hard on me. For a while, subtly savage also, but you have to be wild if you
are entering a dense forest and believe me, I was dense in every way.
I
remember first came the body. I was trained from dawn to dusk in every martial
art imaginable, till my body would be on the verge of a total breakdown. I
was made to hear sermons till my head would ache and if that wasn't
enough, at times I was given a good dressing down, made to do menial tasks.
But I realize now that they were menial just in my head. Today, I know all
work is god’s work. I wish I was this wise then. But I would sit thinking
why does he say like this?
He says
pyar ka sagar but why can’t he love me? He says forgiveness. Why does he not
forgive me?
And Iwould
break.
Today I
know what was breaking then wasn't breaking at all. It was hatching. I had to
hatch. I was in the egg of my ego for so long. But many can’t take it. But
some day in some life, you have to take it. Only then can you evolve. The
ego may bring the logic of disbelief. But you don’t need to believe. Just
like your disbelief in gravity will not make you float, believing does not
matter. All you need to do is understand. Understand that it is good for
you. i am glad I did. Because after that comes the easy part, the best part
when the plants the seed. At this time, the Guru will become unconditional.
He will give and give and give. But this is also the preparation for the final
part, the most important part. Only a fraction of the genuine seekers
make it to this part. The ones who do, immortality awaits them. You see
after the farmer has planted the seeds, he spreads the fertilizers and
then the crop grows on a massive scale. Results begin to show. Gains of healing
unfold. Power and glory are at the feet. However, at this stage too the ego may
be prove to be a deterrent. People say now why do I need the farmer? To hell
with the farmer, the Guru.
But that
is the most dangerous mistake. A mistake to which the best of us are not
immune.
UNDERSTAND THE CODE - YOU
NEVER LEAVE THE PATH.
You see
as the unconditional Guru, like the farmer, showers you with his grace, which
is like the fertilizers, all that is within you will grow infinitely. The grace
does not differentiate, like the fertilizer does not differentiate. You see
the fertilizer will make the crop grow but it will make the weeds grow as well.
And that is why the constant care of the farmer is needed to pull out the
weeds. Otherwise, the jungle will reappear. That is why in all our puranic
stories of all the divine demons, you will see the final mistake which the
demonds do is the demons forsake the Guru.
Through
the power of his meditation, the disciple is bound to receive the grace, but
when there is no Guru to clean the weeds, the vices, they too keep on growing
till it is too late and all beauty is lost to the wilderness of darkness . That
is why no matter how much you receive, never leave that poor farmer. Let
him do his work. Let him purify you forever. As, even though you will
become God, he, like the mother will continue. He is relentless when it comes
to loving you and he will remain so till you want him. And even if you don’t,
he won’t leave you. He will just withdraw. But, he will wait for the day you
wish to call him again.
You are
lucky. Very few human generations have ever been witness to a Siddha. The rest
of the generations are doomed with myths and legends. You are great as you are
a witness to Him.
A MAN
WITHOUT A DESTINATION IS NOT A MAN AT ALL.
So, let
him give you the destination, but more than that, receive the path he has
crafted for you to achieve your goals. The path which is true to our time and
our generation, the path which has not been corroded by the rust of
generations, a path which is free from the dilution of time, a fresh path just
for us.
Receive
it. After all, it is your true inheritance.
But
remember, a Siddha does not just give a path. He gives a code with it. If
path is the car, code is the key, a code to keep our car working. And in the
true sense, to keep us honest.
This Guru
Purnima, all Shiv Yogis must honour
The code
as homage
to the One who has given you everything.
This is our Code, our
principles.
1. The
first tenet of ‘The Code’ is that of honesty to all aspects of our life. May it
be to our relation, our job, or our gods.
2. The
second is loyalty to the One who shows us the path – The Guru.
3. The
third is acceptance of humanity for what they are, as like you all are on the
same path, some with a guide, being more fortunate than the rest.
4. The
fourth is discipline. in terms of body, through exercise, mind through Swadhyay
and soul through meditation.
5. And
the fifth and final precept of The Code is to respect women. A Shiv Yogi never
harms a woman, verbally, emotionally or physically. He must protect her, love
her and pamper her.
And as we
respect The Code, the Master will guide us into the light.
This Guru
Purnima, all Shiv Yogis must commit to change.
We cannot
continue doing the same thing and expect different results.
I urge
you to understand time is less and so much needs to be done. So much needs to
be taught to you. And he is working so hard. Day and night he meditates to
give.
All I say
is let not a drop of his love be wasted. I want you to receive it all. From
today, help me help you.
And together, we shall walk into the light, into a
world where all is Divine. Where love prevails and laughter is the motivator.
Where good health is the only truth. It is in that world where they all are
waiting for us the Divine Guru Mandal.
Till
then, this is the prayer i give to you. A prayer to keep you connected. I thank
the Siddhas for all the miracles which have manifested in my life till today.
And I thank them for all the miracles which are to manifest in my life from
today.
Blessings
and love to you all.
May you
all achieve what I have, through His grace.
Namah
shivay!
ISHAN
SHIVANAND
