Third Pilgrimage to the Himalayas: Sowing the seeds of Risi Tradition

After the work at Mathura had been established on a satisfactory footing, I received the third call from the Himalayas in which there was indication about the next phase of the assignment to be given to me. There had been considerable pressure in the continuing phase of work which had resulted in exhaustion, although success had been achieved. Under these circumstances, this invitation for recharging the battery was most welcome.

I set out for the pilgrimage on the prescribed day in June 1971. There was no difficulty as I was familiar with the route. The cold was also not as serve as it was at the time of my first pilgrimage. I also did not feel loneliness. I was escorted by Gurudev's messenger from Gomukh to Nandanvan, as usual; the auspicious moment to which I was keenly looking forward throughout the journey ultimately arrived. After exchange of reverent courtesies and blessings, the impartation of guidance started.

Gurudev said, "You have to leave Mathura and shift to Hardwar and start the work of reviving the Risi traditions. You will recall that when you came here for the first time you had met Risis living in this region in their astral bodies and each of them had expressed distress at the extinction of their traditions and you had promised that you would accomplish this task. This time you have been summoned for this purpose.

"God has no physical form. Whenever something epoch-making is sought to be achieved, Risis, who remain engrossed in Tapascarya bestow their powers on Devatmas, great personages and get the work done through them. Vishwamitra took Bhagvan Ram to his Asram (hermitage) on the pretext of defending his yagya, trained him in Bala (Gayatri) and Atibata (Savitri) Vidyas (spiritual knowledge) and got the citadel of demoniac forces demolished, thus paving the way for the establishment of Ram-Rajya (rule of truth and righteousness). Shri Krishna had gone for studies to Sandipan Risi and returned after he had been duly imparted the message of t Gita, his role in Mahabharat epoch and in carrying the Risi tradition of Sudama. Ancient scriptures are full of descriptions how Risis molded great personages and got important work accomplished through them, although they themselves always remained engrossed in spiritual pursuits, Sadhana, research etc. It is this work which you have to accomplish.

"The seer of Gayatri Mantra was Vishwamitra who had lived in Sapta Sarovar, Hardwar and had acquired mastery in the miraculous power of Gayatri. That place is now reserved for you. You will be able to find it out easily. Name it as Shantikunj, Gayatri Tirtha and sow the seeds of all the life transforming traditions which were established by the Risis when they lived in their physical forms. They need a physical medium to get their work done. I too, had felt a similar need, found in you a competent person, contacted you and initiated you in this task. These other Risis have also similar aspirations. You have to sow anew the seeds of old Risi traditions, which is no doubt a difficult task but you will be getting patronage, blessings and divine gifts of executing competence from me as well as from all these Risis and you will proceed in carrying out the given assignments undeterred."