From jamesjs@unixg.ubc.ca Sat Feb 20 22:46:43 1999
Newsgroups: alt.meditation.shabda
Subject: Excerpts from Letters of Kirpal Singh - Part 2
From: jamesjs@unixg.ubc.ca (James Shannon)
Date: 21 Feb 1999 06:46:43 GMT





                     EXCERPTS FROM LETTERS OF MASTER

                     KIRPAL SINGH JI TO HIS INITIATES

                        IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA


                               [Part Two]
         
                                 *  *  *


        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 would 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 the 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 instru-
        mental 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 convenial 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.)


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