Every human being can refine his character, thoughts,
talents and actions and transform himself into a great personality, become a
world leader like George Washington, an intrepid warrior like Napoleon, a sage
like Vivekananda and reach still higher realms of self-evolution. God has
bestowed divine potentials in everybody, one only needs to realize, recognize
and raise these by spiritual enlightenment. Gayatri sadhana can make it
possible in this very life. I have researched and experimented myself on the
philosophy and science of this mantra and found that all that is stated in the
scriptures about its supreme spiritual force and cosmic radiance and divine
power of evolution of consciousness is absolutely true. This is why I can tell
you so confidently about it. I want you all, the whole world, to benefit by the
divine grace of Gayatri. It will accelerate both your worldly progress as well
as spiritual ascent. It is important for us. We need neither renounce the
worldly life nor should we neglect our spiritual growth and wellbeing. The
support of Gayatri Mantra guides our intellect and orients our capabilities for
righteous progress on both the fronts.
I have been explaining and guiding you in different kinds
of upasana-sadhana of Gayatri Mantra. Regular sessions for practice in this
spiritually vibrant ambience of Shantikunj are also run here throughout the
year. Everybody is welcome here. Now, let me tell you something about the
siddhis (supramental achievements) bestowed by Gayatri. When and what does the
Mother Gayatri bestow upon us?
Well, a mother loves every child but she gives only small
toys and toffees and things like that to the tiny kids. She does not give
precious gift or valuables to them unless they mature and she is convinced that
they can take proper care of those things. What if a five-year old Ramesh asks
his mother to give him the key of the lockers! Will she give it to him? No,
instead, she would hide it carefully so that the kid won't see it. Yes, but once
Ramesh is grown up and starts sharing the responsibilities of the household and
is wise and capable enough to transact his duties, the mother would one day
herself hand over the keys to him and his wife. When Ramesh was a child he
would cry for sweet and expensive toys, and break them in no time. As a
teenager he was wayward and would like to imitate whatever good or bad his
friends were doing. Show-off, mischief making, quarreling were his interests
then, but now things are different. He has matured not only in age but also in
wisdom. Earlier he would compel his parents to purchase milk-care of 20 Rupees
and eat half and throw away the remaining. But now he himself earns. He knows
the value of hard earned money. He would even drink tea without milk if there
is some scarcity at him, as he understands that the little children and the
elderly need it more. He earns respect in the society because of his good
nature and dutiful conduct. What if he were a drunkard, a hoodlum, or a
lethargic chap who would do nothing except watching cinema and day dreaming?
Then? Even his near and dear ones would not have believed him. No one would
like to lend money or extend support to him. One earns his status in worldly
life in the society as per his qualities and deeds.
Spiritual attainments are more precious than anything
else in this universe. They can't be bestowed upon just anyone. Gods bless only
the deserving devotees. What you achieve depends upon your purity, sincerity,
and devotion in the sadhana. Siddhis will gradually emerge from within as you
progress in the sadhana. A guru (spiritual master) helps you march along the
path of spirituality only if you deserve it and only if you are dedicated
towards this noble cause. He certainly guides you on how to become a deserving
disciple and also initiates you in the sadhana and commences the journey on the
path of knowledge. But your success will depend upon your own endeavors. He
shows the path but it is you who has to step ahead. There is nothing like a
magic wand in spiritual practices, as many of you might think. You may wish
that the guru, or a great yogi, will put his hand on your head and you will
attain some siddhis. But this is all your delusion.
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