THE SPIRITUAL MASTER
Question: When you play little games with us and push us away, how can we feel close to you?
You should feel more close if you are scolded or ignored, because to ignore somebody takes a lot of effort. When a Master does not even ignore wrapping paper or a flower in a vase, how can he ignore a walking, talking, breathing human being who is connected to him? Once you understand this, you immediately feel close.
Somebody in the audience: Call Guruji every week, and if he doesn’t answer the phone, then you know you are loved!
You are with the master to share the joy of the master, to share the consciousness of the master. For that, you have to empty your cup of what is already in it. The Master is ready to share. You only have to share from your side.
Your friends tie you to the world, to matter. The Master ties you to the Divine, to the spirit. When you are part of the Master, you have every right to be happy. You have every right to Knowledge, happiness, and the whole universe!
In the presence of your satguru, knowledge flourishes; sorrow diminishes; without any reason, joy wells up; lack diminishes; abundance dawns; and all talents manifest. To the degree you feel connected to your guru, these qualities manifest in your life.
Sit with your eyes closed and feel your connection with the Master. Manatha Sri Jaganatha Madguru Sri Jagadguru MadathmaSarvaBhutatma Tasmai Sri GuraveNamah My Lord, Lord of Creation My Master, Master of the universe My soul, soul of all living beings To him, my gloriously radiant Master, I bow down
Often what is universal we do not consider as personal and what is personal we do not consider as belonging to everyone. What is “mine” and what is “universal” are completely opposite. This is the cause of greed, fear, jealousy and lack of contentment. On this Guru Purnima, wake up and realize that the Lord of the Universe is very personal to you. Your personal Master is the Lord of the whole world. The Master is your very Self and your Self is the very life in every being. Make the universal personal; it makes you richer, wiser, stronger. Make the personal universal; you will find freedom, compassion and love.