HOW TO GO WITHIN Now, the question arises, as to how to “go within?” How to enter the Palace of the Ten Gates in which the soul dwells, and through which gate to go in? The answer is quite simple. Try and find someone who knows the secret of the “house,” who has himself been inside it and can take you “within….” Before starting on our Spiritual Journey within, we have to seek the help of a Perfect Guide. Call Him Guru, Master, Friend, Teacher, Guide or Brother; the name makes no difference. In his usual forceful way, Guru Nanak says: “Let no one be deceived. None will cross the Ocean of the universe without a True Master, a Perfect Guide.” Now the Path of the Saints is both simple and easy. From a child to an old man, irrespective of caste, creed, color, and clime, all can easily follow the prescribed Spiritual Exercises. One is neither to change one’s religion or mode of living, nor renounce the world and give up one’s profession or business. Saints say: “Live in the world with your family, do all your duties, earn money honestly and spend it as you would a sacred trust, on your family and others who need your help. Live in the world but with a detached mind, all the while giving some time and thought to your most important duty of God-realisation.” Dadu says “Others speak only from hearsay. Saints see Him face to face.” He cannot be approached by Yoga (of the breath, the centers of theintellect). What can I say? How should I describe Him? He is not describable. Only Saints know what He is. The Path of the Saints is not that of the yoga of the breath or of the six chakras (meditation at the six lower centers). Saint do not waste the time of their disciples by starting them at the lowest centers of the body. Besides, what does one get there? The first or lowest center, the Mul Chakra, is presided over by Ganesh. The second, the indri Chakra, is governed by Brahma, the creator of the bodies. The third or Nabi Chakra is controlled by Vishnu, the nourisher or sustainer. The fourth, which is the Hirday or Heart Chakra, is ruled by Shiva, the destroyer. The fifth is the Kanth or Throat Chakra, presided over by the goddess Shakti, the source of the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The sixth Chakra, which is the highest stage ever reached by the yogis, is the “Tisra Til” or the “Third Eye,” situated in the center behind our two eyes, and is the “Seat of our Soul and mind,” the “Center of Consciousness” and the “Thinking Center.” This is the center from where all our thoughts and energy go out. Our creator, the Lord, is above in the twelfth chakra. Thus we have to cross six more chakras above the seat of our soul, behind the eyes, to meet Him. Would it be wise step for us to first descend to the lowest chakra and then to commence the long and arduous journey upward from that lowest rung of the ladder? And what does one gain by starting at the lowest chakras? One meets only the deity or the power stationed at a particular chakra for the purpose of management of that particular function in the body (the microcosm). Moreover, this journey through the six chakras is so very difficult, hazardous and tedious that it is quite unsuited to the conditions of the present age. The “Dharma” (method to be adopted) of each Yuga or Age is different. In this KaliYuga you cannot successfully adopt the yogic methods that were in vogue in the Sat or Treta Yugas, when the life’s span was longer and the struggle for existence negligible. The population was small and the land yielded all its requirements without much toil. Besides, men were strong, celibate and pure-minded. Would the young men of the modern age be able to carry through the hard exercises of the Pranayam, Dhoti, Neti, Vasti and the difficult Asanas and Mudras? Even if they could, what a long time it would require. And where would that take us in the end? At its best, no farther than the eye center. No, my friends, we are living in an age of automobiles and airplanes. We should not stick to the old methods or transportation. The method of the Saints is Surat Shabd Yoga. The Mohammedian Saints called it “Sultan-al-Azkar” (The King of Methods). It is the “Anahad Marg” of the Upanishads. This is the most natural and harmless method. You are not to renounce the world or become a “Sanyasi,” nor are you to change your mode of dress. It calls only for some time daily for carrying out meditation, while doing your other duties. It may be stressed that your primary duty is that of God-realisation while in human form. (Sardar Jagat Singh) I hope you find inspiration in Jagat Singhs wisdom as much as I have, and that you are having a most lovely day uplifted and serenaded by the LightSong of Eternal Love Michael spiritualfreedomsatsang.org - Michaels Blog
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