Clarifications about the outline of future programs 2

It was not a matter of lack of confidence but a mere curiosity. Gurudev read my mind and said in a jovial mood, "There are such siddha purusas, no doubt; but two factors have intervened, requiring these divine souls to withdraw into their astral bodies. First, the easy and rapid communication and transport and transport have increased manifold the rush of tourists (as opposed to pilgrims) to these regions, making uninterrupted sadhana impossible. Secondly, if they shifted to still higher regions, it would have become well nigh impossible to sustain their physical bodies under those inhospitable conditions. So they have abandoned their physically visible and they are not required to do anything to satisfy their physical needs. Therefore, all these divine souls have not only shed their physical forms but also the location of their stay. They have even changed their routine of Sadhana. Moreover, they can be visible only to genuine sadhaks who have familiarity with occult planes of consciousness; and they do not shower their grace on undeserving persons masquerading as seekers of truth. When you come to the Himalayas next time, you will have a glimpse of such siddha Purusas"

When Gurudev had appeared before me for the first time in my room to guide me, I had come to know how Devatma, who are consciously aware of the Infinite (Parabrahma) live is astral bodies. It was my own childish ignorance which entertained this curiosity. I was truly blessed by seeing the Risis in their astral bodies and by the assurance given by Gurudev that I would have their glimpse during my next visit to the Himalayas.

Gurudev said, "When I summon you again you have to be here for a period extending from six months to one year. Your body has now become fit for living in conditions prevalent here. You will have to come here three times to strengthen and ripen all that you have practiced here and all arrangements will be made to fulfill all your basic physical needs. This tapasya in seclusion and solitude is also necessary because you will be able to learn patience and endurance which are needed for shifting from the physical body into the astral and from astral into the causal. The human body is afflicted by hunger, thirst, cold, heat, sleep and fatigue. One can hardly overcome them living at home because all facilities are available there and there is no challenge for practicing devout austerities, penance and endurance. In the same way, mind is overwhelmed by six kinds of impurities which are inherent in the ordinary day-to-day life of the world and it is essential to retire to a secluded place to overcome and transcend them. These are; passion (lust), anger, avarice, delusion, pride and jealousy. You have to live separately in solitude in t Himalayas to practice physical endurance and mental austerity and penance to fight against internal infirmities. Thus, by living three times for a total period of about three years in the Himalayas and by establishing public contacts during the rest of the time you will be put to a test to ensure that your devout austerity has becomes well-grounded."