September 21, 2001
Dear Ones,
I join you in my thoughts and prayers as you come
together to immerse your minds in God and absorb Guruji’s teachings.
During this time of much turmoil in the world, meditate deeply
and dwell on the eternal truths he has given; feel God’s presence
and know that your prayers are drawing His blessings and reinforcing
the influence of His love.
The lives of all of us have been affected by the
recent tragedies. Yet in the midst of darkness, it is beautiful
to see how the light of God’s goodness is shining through all
who are reaching out to offer comfort and support to those in
need and to one another. Though this is a time of deep emotion,
we need more than ever to remain calm, strong, and united —
to focus our hearts and minds on God, anchoring ourselves securely
in Him who is changeless and whose divine laws and divine love
uphold this world. We must not let our minds be pulled down
by the negative side of duality. Guruji has said, "The whole
drama is between pain and love. Your love must be greater than
your pain." This becomes possible when we connect our lives
with the very Source of that love. Let us ask ourselves each
day what we can do individually to harmonize our thoughts and
actions with God by following His moral laws, by the way we
treat others, by our prayers and faithful efforts to commune
with Him. The more each of us grows spiritually strong within,
the more we can contribute to the welfare of our loved ones,
our community, our nation, and our world.
At times such as this we are faced with questions
about suffering and the meaning of life that are beyond the
scope of human reason alone to answer. But if we seek deeper
within, we will ultimately realize that we are not this body,
but the eternal soul. Many times our souls have passed unscathed
through the gateways of birth and death, and a divine hand is
ever guiding our destiny. I have had on the door of my study
at Mt. Washington through the years these words of Guruji: "In
life, in death, I sit unharmed upon Thy lap, O Divine Mother."
May this also be a reminder for you that there is a boundless
love that follows and watches over you through all of life’s
experiences. My deepest blessings to each of you.
God love you,
