| Babaji's Divine Discourse - 28th February 2021 |


Om Namah Shambhave,
When we hail any name with unbounded joy , be it Omkar or of Lord Krishna or of the Mother, in reality we address the energy contained therein , which is the one we are connected with.
Whichever power which we source i.e., in this life on earth you have  one or the other guru , or in other words you are sourced and  connected with one or the other power , your mind , thoughts go forth to connect that image and form.
It is very necessary for us to know whether whomever we follow and walk behind is connected with that power or with spirituality or that God , or the meaning behind that Power –  to validate how much he knows and can guide you in your forward journey. 
How can you assess how knowlegable he is about the path. 
When you go seeking thus , if your mind undergoes a change or you have a divine experience , a divine joy , you get connected with Love , in that lies the validity  then know that the place , that guru , the location is the one  path for you. Where you feel distracted  and a lack of peace , and you feel only negative energy moving within , instead of peace , you get restless and uneasiness , it would be advisable to leave that place immediately. 
Swami Vivekananda was in search of God  ; he knocked at the doors of  several gurus, tested their veracity ;  during that period ,there was a guru much in vogue ; he was well known – Maharshi Devendra. This Maharishi lived on a pile of gravel near the water ; he had made  his residence on a pile of gravel in the midst of a water body . He was well acclaimed with several disciples . Swami Vivekananda , in his search reached Maharishi Devendra ; without a second thought he jumped into the water and swimming across he reached the gravel pile . In the dead of night when he heard a knock on his door the maharishi  opened the door to the sight of  a young man in wet clothes standing before him. The Maharishi asked him – what he wanted and searching  what had he reached there . Swami Vivekananda asked – “What is God”?
Amused and laughing the Maharishi asked – “is   this an expedient time for such a question? In the dead of night , in wet clothes , crossing the waters , you have come to me ! You could have  asked  this of me even later ; what urgency beseiged  you that you had to come to me at this hour ?”  Swami replied – “ Yes! it is very essential ; give me the answer to my question ; is it possible for me to obtain Him? You must be aware where God is.”  Hearing this, the Maharishi got nervous. Swami Vivekananda had arrived well prepared and  asked  with all excitement and fervor as he was keen on knowing . The Swami turned and retracted his steps – upon which the Maharishi called out- “hey you seem to be going away , listen to the answer to your question. You have started moving away even before my reply”. Swami Vivekananda said – “when you started trembling on hearing my question , I inferred that you too don’t know about the whereabouts of God or of his Existence!”
Maharishi Devendra has mentioned this incident in his writings – that it touched him , pierced him like an arrow since  what Swami Vivekananda had said was the truth!!
When Swami Vivekananda asked the same question to Ramakrishna Paramahansa , that minute Ramakrishna caught him by his throat and asked him – “Do you wish to know now ? Do you wish to see God now? You want God now?” What made all other gurus tremble at the very question of Swami Vivekananda , presntly he himself got caught in fear . This was a strange situation . “If you are trembling , you are not well prepared ; then why are you asking ? If you wish to know , then speak out ; if you wish to see – say so ; do you wish to see now? Do you wish to see right now ?This moment?”  Swami Vivekananda was bewildered ; Ramakrishna was always in a jolly state of always , in bliss always , used to sway in bliss and delight ; he gave a strong push to Swami Vivekananda so that he fell on the ground . Ramkrishna placed his foot on the chest of Vivekananda . The form of Ramakrishna at that time was such that Vivekananda fell unconscious . When he regained consciousness after three hours Swami Vivekananda started speaking and Ramakrishna asked him – now say , now ask .Swami Vivekananda replied . Yes ! The one who came to ask you these questions , he came to learn many things ; now I know everything ; I am no more the same person ; the ‘I’ is finished! 

In the same manner when disciples have several queries , they run to gurus and it is very essential to know that the moment you ask , the guru stands and asks – do you wish to know now? Many gurus there are –who carry on  ,  who know nothing ; so it is very important that you know the saddle on which you are , where you stand , with whom you walk . When you are on the right path , you will know the truth and if you choose the wrong path , then you too will get swallowed like the guru ; as there are many fake ones moving  in the world; if in one of your pockets you have a fake tender and in another – a valid one , you would wish to pass off the fake note ; so that’s how the fake notes continue in circulation  ; the valid one would be used later ; it remains hidden ; plenty fake ones there are and they are kept going behind a facade ; however to know the truth and experience the truth you will need to choose the path and the door to truth.

There was once a great magician who could open any kind of lock . Opening the toughest locks in the world was child’s play for him. He was put in the tightest jails , kept under severe resrictions , kept locked with the best of locks and fastened with chains and yet , he was able to open each of these locks as none of these were of any challenge to him. He was put to many tests ; however he was successful in them despite the situations  given were one tougher than the other ; the toughest conditions were created to hold him ; however everyone used to be enamoured  by his majic tricks as breaking open any lock was like the snap of a finger for him. One day he was kept confined in a cell . People waited expectantly as normally he would have been out in three minutes whatever the kind of lock used . They waited in anticipation ; however , such were the circumstances that though half an hour elapsed , two hours went by but he was unable to set himself free ; people began to panic, wondering  what had become  that he was unable to break open the lock  and receeem himself . Three hours went by after which , he came out in a delirious state , he was panic stricken , unconscious and looking like he would pass out . As he emerged , the crowds pounced on him to find out why he wasn’t able to set himself free this time . He too was unaware of the truth ; he was always breaking open locks and his focus was only on the idea that he had been tied up in a room and he had to break open the lock. However , this time he had been kept confined  in a room , there was no lock which had been applied . For three hours he was in confusion - looking for a lock , searching for it everywhere . The door had been latched  with something minor and he got exhausted after the three hour search and  concluded  that he had to accept defeat in his magical performance . The thought that  he had failed  suffused him with worry within , and in a state of panic , he became giddy and fell down. The fastening thread that held the doors, opened as his elbow hit the door slightly and as he fell , with the weight of his falling physique , the door opened . No kind of lock had beed applied on the door ; however  his attention was on breaking open locks for his whole lifetime . 
In a similar manner is the situation that all of you are embroiled in as you understand that between this life and death and between God and you , there is a big lock that you need to break open . I have come to tell you this , that the intent behind narrating this story is that in today’s circumstances the truth is that there is no lock between you and God. The latch or hook that  keeps your door closed is something tiny and I keep repeating and will keep hammering on it ; you are ridden with  panic and anxiety that before the whole world  you need to validate for your own self or for your existence that you are a true devotee or a true servant or servitor . You will gain nothing from what you are doing or plan to do inorder  to establish this and nothing else would be proved. There is no door between you and the lord nor is a lock which you need to open. Between the two that you are – God and the disciple , there is but one factor , the perception you have for your life , an understanding , a wisdom where you get ,that whatever there is in this world , is pervaded by  God ; there is neither sin nor merit  , neither truth nor falsehood ; neither service nor religion nor actions – nothing there is except God. Just one Power – addressed by any name – Krishna , Shiva , Durga – only a single power which you need to grasp ; otherwise there is no door for you to unlock or open. People believe that they accrue merit by feeding cows . When you feed a cow or any other bird or animal , or when you perform worship , harbor only one thought – that there is no give and take in this; it will consume what it is entitled to and you will offer whatever that is your lot to give. You destroy your own merit , your service , your love  that very moment when you perceive that by such acts of feeding , there would be a change in your life . No ! This becomes  nothing but a deal whether you feed an animal or a human or offer in a temple . Whenever you perform  this service if there be any exchange or reciprocity , let it be only an exchange of love; all else is futile. Discussing charity and conduct , stop thinking that you have done something once you have given to charity. Between you and God the many illusory steps , this service , religion , actions – the outcome and benefit that can be obtained after doing this that or the other , you may do it for your peace of mind ; but don’t bind these with God ; I have mentioned in the past and I am repeating it again that between you and Him there is a tiny fragment which is obstructing ; if that is not moved aside , the door will not open but we contend  that somewhere there is a lock to unfasten and we spend our lifetime searching for that lock ; the lock is not found till when ? Till the time that one’s breath stops . 
When you wish to connect with the divine , when you wish to experience that power within you , you consider that if you wish to connect to one thing – say you wish to learn meditation , or learn sadhana or yoga – whatever ,  as long as you don’t give yourself fully , wholly , a 100% to it - you can abandon all your desire for any experience. To be able to listen to your inner voice , first your thoughts and any kind of egoistic considerations such as I am this , I am that , I need to do this or that , my work , all that there is , you need to come clean , cast out from them for which too there is a path on which you need to walk by yourself.
Inexactly four years from now – in 2025 there will be such a drastic change in this world , that   
 the situation will change in such a manner  in the spiritual sense . The power that we are talking about - that power will not diminish , but you will witness for yourself in the coming generations and with the influence and impact after  2025 ,  merit , religion , karma receding ; you will see the kind of change in that - faith in religion and karma will be blown away . This is sure to take place ; when any guru keeps exhorting you repeatedly to become serious about your pursuit of spirituality , about religion , karma , whatever , depending on  how much confusion you weed out , to that extent you will extricate , disentangle yourself . In the coming years you will realise  that however much you perform activities in the society , remaining connected with it , that  will not be of any help to you ; you will need such a light which guides you where to place your next step ; working for society do not get so mired in it that you forget your own self. 
Observe that when you try to do something good for the world , thousands of adversaries  will stand up to oppose and with each step that you take with a noble intent , opposition would arise from many people who would put obstacles in your way – that you cannot do this /that etc. A beginning has been made ; now you have to witness the outcome ; I know for sure - your devotion , and love , your effort and service are all there ; that is why the lord is with you and keeps guiding and gaurding you at every step , every moment . However He will intermittently give you this knowledge , will make such announcements ,awaken you from your slumber and summon you to arise . Times ahead are a bit tough , get ready for the oncoming challenges . The difficulties and challenges that I am talking about are not for those who live lives filled with the illusion of  this world – [for them it won’t make any difference] . They are in for some very delightful times ; however for those interested in spirituality , those who wish to light up the flame of spirituality in the world , such as them will face very challenging times. Have no fears ; what I am conveying  to you is that I wish to place such a lamp in your hands for the coming times so that you become your own light . If you come to me with someone else’s flame I will extinguish it . I wish only this that the light given in your hand be your’s and you don’t need to solicit anyone else for it ; for prayer , for merit you shouldn’t need to ask anyone else ; each breath that you inhale becomes a prayer , each step and every step you take be for the welfare of the world . Thank the good lord in gratitude for bestowing you with this life ,  this precious life and secondly gratitude for preparing such a world for the coming generation so that they in turn remain grateful to you.

For all of you ,  I will now read out a message given around fifteen years ago by Bhagawan Satya Sai Baba. All His messages are  in dairies and I will read out some extracts . I have kept this treasure and I desire to share it with all of you and connect you to that joy . These are such messages that were given to me personally and written by Him. 
Why does it seem that untruth and falsehood is rising in the world? No one looks at truth.  Many issues and matters are being stated as truth and many matters as falsehood. The reason for this is that there is no individual or scholar who is able to differentiate between the two. Man is embroiled in his thoughts and intellectual forays and  progresses with these thoughts . To establish Satya yuga , it is necessary to have yogis . Not those who dabble in politics . When every intention is to gain power and position how Satya yug ? What is the meaning of Satya yuga ? Can anyone attempt to answer what ? No! Because in Satya yuga the power is in the individual ; not transformation of a period of time or yug.. It will change the thought process of the human race . God speaks through silience in which , without uttering anything , everything is expressed. Only exalted  ascetics , enlightenned spirits and glorious hermits would become aware of the dawn of the Satya yuga and these are such noble souls who living in the world and yet are above it , nor  do they possess anything worldly. These are such great souls -  engaged in ascetic practices for years on end , and  praying  inorder to transform the world and for bringing in the next yuga . Now , we are in Kaliyug. 

After this will begin the Karma yug wherein no one would have knowledge about karma ; there will be no differentiation between right and wrong nor will there be an awareness about the relationship between one individual and another ; where there would be no relationship at all ; there would be no love too; it will simply be Karma yug. The climax or crescendo of Kaliyug would be Karma yug . With Karma yug would begin adharma yug where people would have forgotten the presence and power of God. Where God would be only one – and that would be – Man! When this happens , the avatar of Kalki will descend . This avatar will bring about the end of the Kali yuga . 
Become aware of  this truth - the meaning of Satya yug. What is satya yuga ? When you embrace any person or animal neck to neck and you have only the give and take of love , that is satya yug. The moments when you are consumed with love , love and only love , you are in Satya yug . When you are filled with jealousy or anger arises within you and you don’t evoke a tinge of love towards someone , when you are seething with jealousy and contempt for just about everyone , you are living in Kaliyuga . When you wear the garb of a Sanatana dharmi , walk the path of truth and you exhibhit to the world that you are righteous and yet walking this path you still nurture the desire  to overtake one another , the greed to move further up from other individuals , know that you are in Kaliyug. When you have no concern about your  own wrong doings and at the same time you do not hesitate to pass comments and judgements on the actions of others , know that you are in Kaliyug. When you give yourself in service but hold a desire to be rewarded for it and you consider that by doing this karma you would get protected ; this karma , that ritual will fetch you something , when there is a desire to gain something , when righteousness has ended within you ; you will do something  when there is a reward behind it – some recognition , or glory , then infer that you are an adharmi or unprincipled individual and you are living in the yuga of adharma . When the three – karma yug , kaliyug , satya yug and when the yug where the battle between dharma and adharma , all this soars around you , know that someone will appear , some guru will appear in your life who will end the kaliyug within you. I am the mirror ; I will show you your face and those who do not like the face they will move away . 
Do not wait in expectation for any Kalki avatar because Kaliyug is that one where you have become adharmi or godless . That very moment a mirror will drop before you to show you your reflection. Accept it ; accept your mistakes  and pray to the guru to help you  enter satya yug . The end of your Kaliyug is your  love . Ending kaliyug is in your hands alone ; the moment you become full of love , and surrender , realize that Kaliyug can reach you no more.
The ganges arises at Gangotri . Love blossoms within your heart. This stream of love becomes an emotional bond . With this sentiment when you listen to the flute , the moonlight would suffice to show you the way.