By Dr. J Das
There is a great lack of love, peace, harmony, forgiveness and compassion in the world. In spite of many well-meaning individuals and groups trying to foster goodwill through workshops, lectures, meetings, demonstrations and writings, violence and evil are rampant. Is there no hope for the betterment of the world? There actually is hope, but each one of us has to turn to the great teachings of our spiritual teachers in order to achieve it. This has to be done sincerely and individually before it will be reflected universally. Here is a stepwise instruction by Satguru Kabir that will put us in touch with the source of the above attributes:
The body is like a forest of blooming flowers. But only the wise can pluck them. How does one attain to this wisdom?
First: Go to the perfect guru, and learn from him the inner teaching. Contemplate on the words of the saints, and strengthen your faith day by day.
Second: Cast all your doubts away, and shun the perception of duality. See the One dwelling inside and outside. Achieve this and you’re a saint.
Third: Rise above outer attributes, and take a seat at the “third eye”. This is verily the palatial throne where you hear the Divine Melody.
Fourth: Reign in the restless mind, and abandon all your cleverness. Swing on the swing of divine love, and entreat the guru for the gift of devotion.
Fifth: Acquaint yourself with the eternal elements and exert mastery over the senses. Acquaint yourself with the science of breath, and let the mind and breath harmonize.
Sixth: Let consciousness pierce the six chakras and, reaching above them, see the light. Make perfect the left and right nerve currents, and dwell in the cave of the Void in meditation.
Seventh: Let truth enlighten your life, and behold the Supreme Spirit in you. Grab hold of the silken thread of realization, and climb to the Eternal Abode.
Eighth: Let the lotus of consciousness bloom, and render your heart resplendent. When you see the Eternal in your soul, then you’re fit to be called a saint.
Ninth: Your portals of perception will open, when you make an ally of the Perfect Master. You will see that the soul is not the body, when the Master shows the soul’s unity with God.
Tenth: You’ll reach the door of liberation, where the Divine Melody resounds.
Kabir says, “Listen to me, my brothers. Only a rare person considers this teaching.”
Blessings to all for spiritual attainment!
Dr. J. Das is a Surrey-based spiritualist and can be reached at [email protected].
