Swamiji has been truly blessed to have the association of several amazingly powerful enlightened masters in this lifetime. Their grace has allowed him to see into the hidden realms described by the scriptures. What had been only words in books became living experience as secret doorways into the inner dimensions were unlocked by the light of the masters. The eternal light which dispels all darkness lights the flame of higher awareness for those who truly humble themselves to receive. Each of these self-realized saints has caried that light in a very distinct manner and has had a truly unique personality and way of teaching. Each was perfect for the lessons and blessings they brought to Swamiji. Without their constant blessings and inner guidance, Swamiji's successes would not have been possible. He has learned many of the mystical Vedic healing traditions through their blessing alone. Swamiji describes his experiences with his masters as a centering influence. Before he prayed to God beyond and felt God was distant and hidden. When he recited the mantras, he felt their vibration working on him from beyond energized by the shakti of his masters. By the shakti of the mantra, what was hidden became visible and what was perceived to be above came to dwell within. Now he feels the vibration of the mantra within and sends it outward. The light of the the Gurus has ignited within the flame of the eternal which is the silent force of spiritual teaching which brings about spiritual awareness for those who seek humbly.
Though Swamiji attempted several times to go and live at the holy feet of his masters, those gurus have most often kept him distant, saying that he has much work to do where he is. Though they have kept him distant, they do communicate with him often from the inner realms and have provided much guidance and assistance over the years. He says it is by their grace alone that he has accomplished anything good. He simply endeavors to remain focused on their light within and to project this light out for the benefit of the world. He is nothing more than a conduit for Light in the world. Light heals all darkness. It helps to overcome sickness, poverty, depression, confusion, arrogance, and desire. It brings about awareness of the true Self which is one with the Divine throughout the universe. It eases the worlds troubles and empowers the prayers and mantras of seekers throughout the world. Without the living awakened consciousness of those who have come before, our prayers would go unheard and human suffering would be many times greater. Swamiji does provide spiritual teachings, but these are designed to entertain the minds of students until they become ready to receive the teaching which is cannot be spoken or understand. Instead it is like a spark which ignites a fire for the student who has made himself like kindling. We must come to a spiritual teach with an empty mind ready to give up what we cling to because in clinging we bind ourselves, but in renunciation we become free.
Those who come to a teacher who carries the spark of divine light like kindling will be burnt. The darkness and attachment smolders and smokes until there is nothing left of the ego-self. Then a person is truly a conduit for the light which burns bright when by grace the student has been prepared. We must offer ourselves to the service of the world light a candle which burns itself up to offer light. We must be humble and obedient to the teacher, who prepares us and enkindles the practices with which over time with discipline we get ourselves free from the numerous obstacles which prevent the acceptance of the shakti. It is not foreign. What the seeker seeks is within the seeker now. But this cannot be seen due to the nature of the body and mind. We must therefor find some conduit and initiation for the stimulation of the higher nature which becomes active when the human nature comes to rest.
Though Swamiji has been blessed to have the association of quite a few living masters in this lifetime, below are provided links for several with which he has had the most interaction through the years. He is humbly dedicated to deepening his acceptance of their grace and spreading their light in this world.
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
www.himalayanacademy.com
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
www.amma.org
Mahamandaleshwara Swami Paramananda Giriji Maharaj
http://swamiparamanand.com/
H.H. Sridhar Guruji
www.jwala.org
Though Swamiji attempted several times to go and live at the holy feet of his masters, those gurus have most often kept him distant, saying that he has much work to do where he is. Though they have kept him distant, they do communicate with him often from the inner realms and have provided much guidance and assistance over the years. He says it is by their grace alone that he has accomplished anything good. He simply endeavors to remain focused on their light within and to project this light out for the benefit of the world. He is nothing more than a conduit for Light in the world. Light heals all darkness. It helps to overcome sickness, poverty, depression, confusion, arrogance, and desire. It brings about awareness of the true Self which is one with the Divine throughout the universe. It eases the worlds troubles and empowers the prayers and mantras of seekers throughout the world. Without the living awakened consciousness of those who have come before, our prayers would go unheard and human suffering would be many times greater. Swamiji does provide spiritual teachings, but these are designed to entertain the minds of students until they become ready to receive the teaching which is cannot be spoken or understand. Instead it is like a spark which ignites a fire for the student who has made himself like kindling. We must come to a spiritual teach with an empty mind ready to give up what we cling to because in clinging we bind ourselves, but in renunciation we become free.
Those who come to a teacher who carries the spark of divine light like kindling will be burnt. The darkness and attachment smolders and smokes until there is nothing left of the ego-self. Then a person is truly a conduit for the light which burns bright when by grace the student has been prepared. We must offer ourselves to the service of the world light a candle which burns itself up to offer light. We must be humble and obedient to the teacher, who prepares us and enkindles the practices with which over time with discipline we get ourselves free from the numerous obstacles which prevent the acceptance of the shakti. It is not foreign. What the seeker seeks is within the seeker now. But this cannot be seen due to the nature of the body and mind. We must therefor find some conduit and initiation for the stimulation of the higher nature which becomes active when the human nature comes to rest.
Though Swamiji has been blessed to have the association of quite a few living masters in this lifetime, below are provided links for several with which he has had the most interaction through the years. He is humbly dedicated to deepening his acceptance of their grace and spreading their light in this world.
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
www.himalayanacademy.com
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
www.amma.org
Mahamandaleshwara Swami Paramananda Giriji Maharaj
http://swamiparamanand.com/
H.H. Sridhar Guruji
www.jwala.org
