Swami ji said…
The divine relationship that develops between a ‘सच्चा संत’ and a devout ‘भक्त’, a dedicated ‘साधक’, is one that is ordained by the Almighty. For, “वो जो ऊपर नीली छतरी वाला बैठा है , जिसकी इजाज़त के बिना जब एक पत्ता भी नहीं हिला सकता , तो क्या यह संभव है कि ‘गुरु–शिष्य के बीच का दिव्य तार उनकी इच्छा के बिना जुड़ सकता है…?”
From the very moment an enlightened soul rests His eyes upon those ‘lost’ souls who come to Him for His Grace, nothing — absolutely nothing — remains hidden from Him. Their past, present, and future is already known to Him. Yet the wisdom, restraint, and discipline that years of ‘साधना’ have instilled in Him, equip Him to keep that knowledge to Himself. With only a gentle, knowing smile, He carries truths that ordinary individuals like us could neither bear nor accept — the shadows of our past deeds, the obstacles awaiting us in the future, and the trials woven into the present journey of our lives.
Once He accepts a devotee as His own – every joy, burden, and sorrow of that devotee becomes His. He smiles when they smile, and, He feels their pain when they are hurt — even when He is fully aware that such moments of pain were destined to come their way. The devotee may feel hesitant to open the deepest chambers of his heart before their ‘guru’, weighed down by shame or remorse for past misdeeds — but nothing remains hidden from Him. To Him, His devotees are open books. When faced with sudden, overwhelming situations, the devotee naturally feels at sea, unequipped to handle unavoidable developments. It is then that the ‘गुरुदेव’ steps in — beginning a silent, systematic process of guidance. Every thought that stirs in the devotee’s mind is read and deciphered by Him, and, answers are quietly offered by Him to them when their mind is still, away from the noise and clamour of the world…” ‘गुरु’ हर समस्या का समाधान बताते रहते हैं…”
A spiritual seeker must, therefore, cultivate the ability to listen inwardly. For the ‘guru’s’ voice is never absent. It flows ceaselessly in silence. Only when the mind is steady, humble and receptive does one begin to truly hear it.
It is natural to feel fear when untoward developments arise. But even that fear must be turned into an opportunity — a reminder to direct one’s thoughts towards ‘guru’ and God.
The spiritual seeker, especially, must make this a practice. Trials and tribulations come to all; no one is spared. Yet for the seeker, these very moments become sacred chances to hold on even more firmly to the Guru’s presence. Slowly, they discover that what once seemed ‘uncomfortable’ begins to feel almost comforting. For when the path ahead is unclear to the mind, the awakened soul does not fret — it rests in the certainty that the Teacher has already taken over and is carrying the devotee gently towards safety.
Thus, it becomes important to stop wandering anxiously in search of answers. And yes — this is easier said than done. But to panic and lose composure is only to surrender to our most base instincts in the face of fear. Instead, we must summon the courage to keep our faith alive, steady ourselves, and place every worry at the ‘guru’s’ feet. For when the mind rests in calm trust, even the fiercest storm reveals a path quietly lit by the Guru’s Grace.
Dedicated to Swamiji Ajay Jain ji 