The Teachings of Babaji, 1970-1984

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Foreword
Publisher's Note
His teachings and quotes
July 1979
March 1980
April 1980
June 1980
July 1981
September 1981
October 1981
November 1981
December 1981
January 1982
February 1982
March 1982
April 1982
May 1982
June 1982
July 1982
August 1982
September 1982
October 1982
November 1982
December 1982
January 1983
February 1983
March 1983
April 1983
May 1983
June 1983

July 1983
August 1983
September 1983
October 1983
November 1983
December 1983
January 1984
February 1984
Glossary of Terms
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This work is an attempt to share a fragment of deep love, wisdom and

infinite mercy of Immortal Spiritual Master, Mahavatar Babaji.

Let Him bless you!

-- A disciple

Foreword

In the Kumaon foothills of the Indian Himalayas, the birthplace or home of

many of India's great saints of the past and present, there lived Shri

Hairakhan Wale Baba. To those who asked, Hairakhan Baba sometimes

acknowledged that he is the Shiva Mahavatar Babajl, known to hundreds of

thousands in the world through Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of

a Yogi. A mahavatar is a human manifestation of God, not born of woman.

Shri Babaji (‘Shri' is a title of respect; 'Babaji' is a term used for a

renunciate, or saint or a holy Father) appeared in June 1970 in a cave that

has been holy for thousands of years at the foot of the Kumaon Mount

Kailash, across the sacred river Gautama Ganga from a remote village

called Hairakhan, in the Nainital District of Uttar Pradesh. He had no

known parents or family, he appeared as a youth of 18 or so, yet he

displayed great wisdom and Divine powers from the start. Some Hairakhan

villagers saw him as an old man with a long, white beard; others as a young

man with a long beard; others as a beautiful young man with no beard. Two

men spoke to him at the same time one saw an old man with beard; the

other saw a young man with no beard. He was seen in different places at the

same time. He knew the scriptures and could quote them in Sanskrit as well

as in Hindi, yet there is no evident of his having been 'educated'. He ate

almost nothing for months on end — two or three years — yet his energy

was boundless.

Late in September 1970, he walked to the top of Mount Kailash with a

small group of men, seated himself yogi fashion at the small old temple

there and sat for forty five days without leaving his seat meditating much of

the time, talking occasionally, preparing and blessing fruits and vegetables

to give to others and starting to teach the message he brought to the world.

Hundreds of people came in October to celebrate the nine day religious

festival of Navaratri with him at the top of Mount Kailash.

His coming has been foretold — both by ancient scriptures and the

preaching and prophesying of a 20th century Indian saint called Mahendra

Baba, or Mahendra Maharaj. As a child, Mahendra Baba was healed by a

vision of Babaji and the Divine Mother; he saw Babaji again on an early

birthday when Babaji gave him sweets. As a boy just out of high school,

Mahendra Baba met Babaji, in one of his previous human forms, and was

taught yogic knowledge by Babaji for six days and nights. When Babaji left

him, Mahendra Baba did not know whom he was or where to find him

again. After completing his Master of Arts degree in philosophy, Mahendra

Baba renounced the world and went searching for this guru — walking

through the Himalayas in India, Nepal, Tibet and China. He then spent

years at temples in the Indian states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and

developed a reputation as a saint. Only after twenty years or more of

searching and waiting was he led back to the Kumaon Hills where Babaji

appeared to him again, in a locked room in a remote mountain ashram.

After this appearance of Babaji, in the flesh, Mahendra Baba, at Babaji's

instructions, began a mission of preparing for Shri Babaji's return to the

world in human form. For many years he went around India, preaching that

Babaji would return to transform the world by changing the hearts and

minds of men. He described what Babaji would look like, including the

scars on his right leg and left arm; he said that Babaji would come in 1970.

Mahendra Baba restored old ashrams and temples, built new ones and

prepared the worship service now used by Shri Babaji's devotees.

Mahendra Maharaja told his followers that Shri Babaji has been a human

manifestation of God since man first learned about religion. Babaji has

taught gurus and other religious teachers throughout history, always trying

to turn man towards God and spiritual values. Through the ages he has

appeared to teach people, manifesting a body for each appearance, rather

than coming by human birth. Yogananda wrote of his and other people's

experiences with this immortal Babaji in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

There are books in Hindi written about the previous manifestation of

Hairakhan Baba, which lasted from about 1800 to 1922. Around the year

1800, he appeared to villagers not far from Hairakhan, out of a ball of light,

and, in 1922, before a handful of followers, he disappeared into a ball of

light. There are many recorded miracles — healing people, restoring the

dead to life, feeding multitudes from a small portion of food, changing his

form, being in two or more places at one time, feeding a sacred fire with

water when ghee (clarified butter) was not available. But mostly, people

flocked to him because they experienced him as a Divine, wise, loving

being far above the human level. Mountain villagers (educated and

uneducated), Westerners, English bureaucrats and soldiers, Indian

intelligentsia, rich and poor, people of all religions came to him. There are

still people in Hairakhan and elsewhere in India, who remember the 'Old

Hairakhan Baba’ and experienced this manifestation as the same Being.

There are evidences of yet earlier manifestations. Tibetan monks came to

Shri Babaji in 1972 and hailed him as 'Lama Baba' who had lived in Tibet

about 500 years ago. There are stories of his appearance in Nepal as well as

in India and Tibet. On two or three occasions, Babaji said he was one of the

teachers of Jesus Christ.

Most of Shri Babaji's followers experience and worship him as a true,

ageless manifestation of God. The big and little miracles he performed daily

in the lives of his followers, his reading and responding to their thoughts

before they were uttered, his healing, his guidance, his teachings are at a

level beyond even advanced human ability. The dramatic, external miracles

were infrequent; most of his miracles occurred in the minds, hearts and

lives of his followers — miracles of understanding, guidance, teaching and

support when, where and as needed.

Shri Babaji said that mankind is in great danger during the period of Kali

Yuga — the Age of the rise of materialism and the decline of spiritual life.

He foretold of widespread physical destruction and change and death in this

decade. He said that those who worship God (in any of the ways man

knows Him) and repeat His name and live in harmony with the Universe

will be saved and that a new, humanitarian society of people who are

focused on God will be formed.

In order to focus people's minds on God, Babaji taught people to repeat the

ancient mantra Om Namah Shivaya. It is a Sanskrit phrase, which means

something like 'I surrender to/bow to/take refuge in God’. Repetition of Om

Namah Shivaya is a pathway to unity with the Supreme God. (The name of

God used in this mantra is Lord Shiva Who is a Hindu conception of the

one Supreme God. This mantra has been used for millennia and taught by

saints and gurus in India and the West.) Constant repetition of a mantra (the

repetition is called japa) focuses the mind on God, opens one's heart and

mind to God, and stops or reduces the inherent tendency of one's mind to

constantly plan, worry, daydream or otherwise prattle away in really useless

activity.

The main purpose of Sri Babaji's coming in a human manifestation at this

time was to reform the hearts and minds of men. He came to remove

confusion and evil from mankind. Babaji once said: "The mind can be

purified only by japa. This is the only medicine for the disease of the mind.

While your mind and heart are impure, how can God live in your heart? The

water to clean your heart is the Name of God. So teach everyone to repeat

the name of God everywhere."

The mind that is generally focused on God's Name responds, when the need

arises, spontaneously to perform its required functions quickly, easily and

well. Babaji emphasized Om Namah Shivaya but also gave other mantras

on occasion: the essence of his instruction is ‘Repeat God's name’. Shri

Babaji said that when the great destruction comes to the world, those who

believe in and worship God sincerely and especially those who repeat His

Name(s), would be saved by the power of the mantra. "God's Names are

more powerful than a thousand atomic and hydrogen bombs".

Although Shri Babaji lived in a Hindu culture and was worshipped through

Hindu rituals daily, he was not attached to any particular religion. He stated

that all religions could lead the sincere devotee to God. At Hairakhan,

Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Sikhs and Moslems worshiped Shri

Babaji — even atheists found themselves bowing to him. He often

reminded his followers that all mankind is one Family of God. For those

who asked about religion, he answered, "Follow the religion that is in your

heart". He however said at many times that He had come to reestablish the

principles of the Sanatan Dharma — the Eternal Religion, which was

ageless and from which all other religions have taken their roots.

Even before his reappearance in 1970, Babaji taught Mahendra Maharaja to

preach that all lovers of God should lead lives in this mantra is Lord Shiva

Who is a Hindu conception of the one Supreme God. This mantra has been

used for millennia and taught by saints and gurus in India and the West.)

Constant repetition of a mantra (the repetition is called Japa) focuses the

mind on God, opens one's heart and mind to God, and stops or reduces the

inherent tendency of one's mind to constantly plan, worry, daydream or

otherwise prattle away in really useless activity.

To all who came to see him he told over and over that karma yoga —

unselfish work — dedicated to God is the best, easiest, most rewarding

quickest way to God in this chaotic, confused era of change. At his ashram

in Hairakhan, work morning and afternoon is a vital part of the daily

schedule. There is time for meditation in the early morning, after a bath in

the river, but Babaji insisted on several hours of karma yoga daily, during

which time one is expected to work with constant repetition of the mantra.

"To follow and demonstrate the path of Truth, Simplicity and Love is man's

supreme duty and the highest Yoga. Diligent work is a quality of this Path,

for laziness is death on earth. Only by work can one claim victory over

karma. All must strive to do their duty in the best way possible and not

wander from that duty. Service to humanity is the first duty. During these

times, inhumanity and laziness have increased, so it is important that you

work hard and not lose heart. Be brave, be industrious: work hard and have

courage."

Although Sri Babaji called many Westerners to him, by dreams, visions,

pamphlets or simply through one friend telling another about him, he did

not seek to establish a great personal following, His small ashram, four

miles up a winding riverbed from the end of the nearest country road, could

not accommodate the thousands who have flocked to other saints and gurus.

But, though he made no general call for people to come to see him, he did

want the entire world to hear his message.

During the first year or two after his appearance, Shri Babaji hardly spoke

at all in public. Although he engaged in easy conversation with people for

the last eight or ten years of his mission, it was only in the last five years of

his mission that he began to give little instructive talks to his devotees —

very infrequently at first, then more often.

The talks came mostly after the evening worship service when his devotees

sat around Babaji singing hymns (kirtan) and enjoying the powerful uplift

of his presence. Babaji would stop the singing and speak. His talks were

made in Hindi, so when he wanted foreign others to hear the message,

Babaji called on some bilingual to translate. The translators were not

professional translators. Some devotees would take down the translation, as

it was, and the next day the translator and transcribers tried to recreate

Babaji's speeches in English. In February 1983 Babaji gave permission to

tape record the speeches, so the speeches from then are fuller and more

accurately translated. Although the speeches this book contains are not

perfect, literal translations, they catch the flavour of Babaji's speech and

they must present his sage adequately because he approved this publication.

The book also contains a few speeches made in the presence Sri Babaji and

at his request, by Shri Vishnu Datt Shastri and Singh Yadav. Shastriji is a

scholar of the Vedas (the earliest Scriptures), a man whom Babaji calls the

purest man on earth, and Babaji himself said that he inspires Shastriji to

speak for. There are also a few speeches made by the Governor of the state

of Uttar Pradesh and the Kumaon Commissioner and administration officer

of the state in the presence of Shri Babaji.

These talks speak for themselves. However, the interpretation [and]

understanding of Shri Babaji's words may not be so easy as a reader may at

first assume. Those who have worked for Babaji at Hairakhan and

elsewhere have come to realize something of the depth and subtlety of all of

Babaji's words and actions. His words and acts were understood at different

levels as a person experienced and later recalled them — the same words

and acts touch different people in different ways. Beyond saying this, it is

not possible to assist the reader in understanding Shri Babaji's message,

except perhaps to note that the old methods of thought are not going to

serve in the New World any better than the old patterns of societal action.

Shri Babaji's speeches reflected his consciousness of himself [as a]

manifestation of God; he often called himself (in these talks) Mahaprabhuji,

a Hindi expression for the Supreme Master.

For those who know him as a manifestation, incarnation of God, these

speeches present a consistent, powerful inspiring message from a loving

God who seeks to guide His devotees through a time of chaos and

destruction into a new "Promised Land" — a society based on high spiritual

and moral values. Others have used some of these speeches to conclude and

argue that Shri Babaji was just another scheming "Baba" with a plan to seek

political power and material wealth. In the age old Tradition of gurus,

Paramguru (the Supreme Guru) Shri Babaji spoke the Truth and leaves it up

to the hearer or reader to make of it what he or she will.

Shri Babaji did not require people to see or worship him as a manifestation

of God in order to come to him and be benefited by him. He himself said of

his human form, "This body is nothing, it is here only to serve people".

Shri Babaji left his mortal body on St. Valentine's Day February 14, 1984.

Early in his mission, he had told two or three devotees that he would leave

his body in 1984. Before he came, he told Mahendra Maharaja that he

would come to give a message to mankind. He came; he lived his message;

he spoke his message; his message was published; and having completed

this mission, he left. As the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the Honourable

C.P.N. Singh remarked, "There is no difference between His speech and His

action."

This book contains his spoken message. The concepts in it are not new; you

can find similar teachings in the old Hindu scriptures, the Bible, the Koran,

the Guru Granth Sahib, [and] Zoroastrian scriptures. But in a world that is

focused almost entirely on material values and goals, this message, with its

strong humanistic and spiritual emphasis, is a message of Revolution.

Babaji frequently warned that a revolution (mahakranti) is coming. He told

what it would be like and how to survive it. On the 13th of February 1984

he told some visitors "The mahakranti must come because everyone thinks

in terms of 'I' and 'my' and everyone wants to be big and no one wants to be

small". The Revolution that he came to inspire is a revolution of thinking

and feeling — of mind and heart — but he indicated that it could not take

place without a physical, material revolution that would destroy the old

society and patterns of thought.

He came to show mankind how to live, to serve Man on the highest level.

Let him serve you. Read his message with an open mind and let him bless

you.

Publisher's Note

We are indeed unfortunate not to have recorded all that was spoken by

Shree Babaji. We were so enamoured by His divine presence and felt so

fulfilled to be able to sit at His lotus feet that no organized effort was made

to convert in written form the gems which came from Him. Thus many of

the instructions and teachings of Shree Babaji are bound to have been lost

to us forever.

It is true, however, that Shree Mahaprabhuji barely spoke in public during

the first few years of his appearance, though He would engage Himself in

conversation with the few people around Him. It is only during the latter

part of His brief mission that He would openly speak during the morning

and evening service and it is only in February 1983 that He gave permission

to tape record what He spoke.

Thus the pages which follow are the collection of some of the messages,

instructions and teachings of Shree Babaji, which have been compiled by

many of His devotees. We are indeed grateful to them for their untiring

efforts in making available to us this priceless collection of "The Teachings

of Shree Babaji" for the benefit of His devotees and mankind at large.

We hope that the reader shall benefit from the message of Sri Babaji and

shall receive His blessings in the upliftment of his spiritual life.

Om Namah Shivaya

His Teachings and Quotes

July 1979

26 JULY 1979 (Herakhan)

Some important observations made by Sri Babaji on the future world

events.

The change of the present, which is full of turmoil, will be brought about by

bloody revolution. Peace will return only after the revolution reaches its

zenith.

In the aftermath of the revolution — which will be total; no country will be

spared big or small — some countries will be totally erased, leaving no sign

of their existence.

In some 3% to 5% and up to maximum of 25% of the population will be

spared and will survive.

Earthquakes, floods, accidents, collisions and wars will bring about the

destruction.

The destructive elements, which were kept in check by Sri Babaji, have

been released to do their worst.

Those who pray to their chosen divinity will not be affected.

28 JULY 1979 (Herakhan)

Giving reference to his earlier prediction Shri Babaji foretold that the

revolution (like a scythe) will be total and will be from one end of the world

to another. Revolution spoken about on 26 July, 1979, will increase in

tempo, and will reach its culmination point. It will not be confined to any

particular country, but the whole world will be engulfed, big and small

countries alike.

People today are full of misery and unhappiness. Misery and unhappiness is

not confined to the poor, but rich people are affected too. All are suffering

from difficulties, misery, and unhappiness. The leaders of all countries are

busy safeguarding their positions and have totally ignored their people's

needs and interests. These leaders are misguiding the public.

There is complete insecurity. There is no safety of person or property. New

leaders are being trained and prepared to take over from all the (corrupt)

leaders who will restore just and proper order and bring peace.

At present, demonic influences have engulfed men. Man will fight and

devour men and they will destroy each other. First, destruction will take

place, then a lull and then peace will prevail. Some of the countries will be

completely destroyed. Prayer will be the only safeguard and saviour against

destruction. Forget past and future, abolish all other thoughts, but pray with

total concentration of mind and soul and have full faith in God. Chant Om

Namah Shivaya and you can defy death. Have no thought about your life

and death. No evil influence will ever come near you if you pray with purity

of heart and mind and with all faith and concentration.

March 1980

14 MARCH 1980

Initiation in Karma Yoga by Sri Babaji

Tomorrow we must go for work very early; as early as possible. Before

nine, you must fill the water tank here for the kitchen; and before nine we

must meet at the Cave site for work. We must show some of our wonders —

wonderful work. Because you have come from such a far distance, you

must show some of your skills.

This work is not only for this purpose. This work will go with you wherever

you go; even after you leave the body and go to the other world; this work

will go with you. You will be benefited by it. Whatever kind of garden you

will make here, and whatever seeds you will sow here, you will get there,

also.

This is spiritual work, not material. This is neither my work nor yours; this

is the work of the whole universe — nay, the whole cosmos.

Do you understand?

It is best that you spend as much time as you can for this; this will be good

for you in the future. The more time and the more energy you use here will

prove to be more beneficial to you. Your health will also improve by this;

your digestion will be good and you will sleep well, also. Your mind will be

purified.

Many yogis are doing so many kinds of yoga. Hatha yoga purifies the mind;

that you will get by doing this work. You need not do any other kind of

yoga. This is the highest yoga.

Are all of you understanding Baba's words? How do you like all these

words?

There is no difficulty. So many other people will come. From all parts of the

world, people are coming here. Don't worry that you are working alone.

Don't worry about anything.

See the ant. How small is the ant, yet how big a load she carries. You should

not be dejected or disheartened. If we want, we can blow the whole of this

mountain — if we all want; if we have will [and] don’t lose your hearts in

this small Work. When you lose your heart, when you lose courage — this

is death. Don't lose courage. You can move the mountain.

Yoga is to be courageous. To get dejected or to lose courage is not yoga.

You must understand what Bhole Baba says.

We have to be prepared for anything, at any time. We must train ourselves

for every kind of work.

Do you understand?

When the new kingdom will come, then you will get many facilities. All the

taxes will be abolished, and travelling charges will be free. All of you will

get passes to come here; there will be no charges. And roaming about will

be stopped totally; you cannot go here and there; you must strictly come

here only.

April 1980

3 APRIL 1980

Babaji spoke generally of unity. We are all equal, despite the country we

come from, and national differences should be ignored. We are all a unity.

We must shed all jealousy and envy because they are harmful. We are all

one with each other and with God.

In order not to provoke Me, you must be quiet at the time of catastrophe.

You must concentrate on Om Namah Shivaya. With this mantra you can

win everything, because it is stronger than all the bombs.

Babaji mentioned the freedom spoken of and promised by politicians. Then

He said, in effect: "Theirs is no freedom at all. If you work and are worthy, I

shall show you freedom greater than you have ever dreamed about."

4 APRIL 1980

Note: At this time, people in the ashram were putting most of their work

hours into digging out the side of a hill, which is one of the "shoulders" of

Mount Kailash. They were cutting into the hillside and levelling the land to

create a large, level space to build temples, make a garden, and build cow

barns and living quarters.

Thank you for the work, love, and sense of duty you have shown in moving

the mountain. This is a blessing for you and for your children. When your

children come — and I hope that they will — the things that you have done

will be of benefit to them.

12 APRIL 1980

If you are at peace, I am in peace. If you are troubled, I am troubled. If you

have problems, I have problems.

There will always be hills and mountains to overcome on the way to God.

Do not be disturbed by the mountain falling down. It is the duty of the

mountain to fall down and it is the duty of the soldiers to move the

mountain.

You should seek harmony in everything that you do. I am harmony. Thank

you for your love.

18 APRIL 1980

Shree Babaji laid down some new rules regarding the Ashram:

All people are prohibited from distributing food, clothes or money to the

villagers. This creates an atmosphere of expectation and when it is not met,

then the people return to steal things from the Ashram. Many things have

been stolen. Anybody who wishes to give anything away should turn them

over to Gora Devi so that she can give them to Babaji who will see that the

proper thing is done.

Everybody should make an effort to learn the customs and practices of the

Ashram. Babaji had said many times that all who come to the Ashram must

take responsibility for its care.

Projects:

Shree Babaji said that one day He would build a summer water palace

on the site of the Sati Kund tree.

Shree Babaji said He was planning to build a 108 room guesthouse for

spiritual seekers and meditation. The site would be determined at a

later date.

20 APRIL 1980

Note: After the evening aarati, Babaji spoke at length about the power of

the mantra Om Namah Shivaya. Some of his talk went as follows:

"I am happy that you are all on the way of religion. I am encouraged. As in

past times, in certain parts of Europe there was a sincere adoration of fire."

Babaji then said, "More than half of the people are oriented towards

destruction" and went on to relate a story of how, at a time in the past

(Mahabharata times), all the resources of Ravana's kingdom were used for

the creation of a bomb so large and powerful that it was even more

powerful than those we have today. Then some positive and creative forces

got together and created something that would be even more powerful than

this enormous destructive bomb. They created the mantra bomb.

"The mantra is still the only way."

Babaji then gave two examples of survival and said that those who use the

mantra will survive in the same way.

First Example: When Lord Krishna was at a battle where everything

was on fire, a locust came to pray at His feet. Krishna then placed His

helmet over the locust. Everything on the field was burned and killed,

except the locust, which survived under Lord Krishna's helmet.

Second Example: in a flourmill, all of the grain is ground up, just like

people are in the destructive process. A few grains escape because they

are near the centre pole and fall down and away from the grinding

wheel.

"I am happy that you are here. You should not waste your time while you

are here. Have faith."

June 1980

25 JUNE 1980

Note: Ashram Regulation: Everybody who comes to the ashram must look

after the ashram property. Do not let it lie around; take care of it and

preserve It.

Everyone who comes to the ashram is ashram property. They come with My

blessings. If anybody is lying about or is sick, take care of them. Everybody

must take care of everybody. You must preserve, maintain and beautify the

ashram. This is your most important duty.

July 1981

3 JULY 1981

Babaji stressed that the time had come to tell the world of His presence and

His message of Truth, Simplicity and Love. He said that a committee would

be formed to spread His word around the world. Babaji specifically

mentioned China, Russia, and Korea as countries where His word would be

spread. He said that all should undertake this work.

Babaji said that people did not understand that He had solved India's food

problem since His coming and that a great change was going to take place

in the world. During the times of the Mahabharata (Lord Krishna's era) and

the Ramayana (the earlier era of Lord Ram), there were wars that lasted for

days; but now the change would take place in one day.

Babaji said that He was now ready to make the Revolution and that it would

come soon.

8 JULY 1981

Babaji said that before TB there was no illness. T (tea) and B (beedies a

form of Indian Cigarette) make the blood thin. He said that we should not

drink or use these things.

Babaji said that devotees should train themselves to be like members of a

security force like Scotland Yard or the CIA. Everybody should be

advanced and attentive and should stand out and be recognized by others.

Babaji said that such a revolution was coming that nobody would know

what was happening.

September 1981

14 SEPTEMBER 1981

Babaji opened the general meeting by saying that anyone who was having

any trouble or problems could speak. There followed a number of questions

which Babaji answered:

Q. How can I still my mind?

A. Do japa standing in water. The name of God should be repeated two and

a half million times, sometimes standing in the water, as deep as you like,

and other times sitting on your asan next to the water. Do this daily and then

leave it when finished.

Q. At some times I feel happy but at other times I feel sad. What can I do to

feel happy and keep my heart open?

A. You must do japa more regularly.

Q. Sometimes I think I should do meditation but I don't feel like it, and at

other times, when I try to meditate and japa, I cannot concentrate. What can

I do?

A. You should get up at 12 in the night, take a bath, and then do japa for

about an hour.

Q. When will the dreams given to me by my Guru manifest? (Note: an

Indian devotee who had been given a very wonderful dream, by his Guru

the contents of which he couldn’t reveal, some ten years earlier, put this

question to Babaji.)

A. In six months and nine days.

Q. How can I know that I am doing God's will when I am away from

Babaji?

A. You should eat only fruit and milk for nine months.

Q. How can I put together my love for my girlfriend and my love for God?

A. You can first concentrate on the love for the girlfriend and when you are

satisfied, then come to God.

Q. What is the quickest way to realize God?

A. Japa.

Q. Is it better to repeat Om Namah Shivaya by chanting slowly or by doing

it fast ?

A. Do it quickly.

Q. Should one have children during these times?

A. Having children is a law of nature; what will happen will happen; you

cannot stop it.

Q. Is it a good thing or a bad thing to be afraid?

A. It is a good thing. To become fearless, you should repeat the name of

Babaji all of the time.

In summary, Babaji said: It is the duty of everybody who comes to Babaji to

spread and repeat that name of God and to spread His message of Truth,

Simplicity and Love. Those who return to their homes should go on tour

and tell people that the way to save mankind is by following the teachings

of Shri Babaji. Babaji used the term "Kranti", which may be interpreted as

"revolution" or "destruction". He said that a Maha Kranti (great revolution)

was fast approaching and would be known as the Blood and Fire Kranti.

When asked if everybody would be killed in this Kranti, Babaji compared

this destruction with that of the Mahabharata (the great battle fought in

Lord Krishna's time), when all the great warriors were killed. Those who

remember Om Namah Shivaya and Babaji are protected and saved.

Babaji was asked how others could be helped during this period. He said

that this could be done by spreading the word of His presence and teachings

and putting these notices in newspapers published throughout the world.

Babaji said that it is your foremost duty to tell the world of His message.

Babaji was asked if the world would be a better place after this Kranti and

He said this was a subject for the next General Meeting in December. He

then said that everybody was invited to Herakhan for Christmas.

October 1981

23 OCTOBER 1981

On 23 October, Babaji called a General Meeting, which was attended by 44

Western devotees and a handful of Indians on the cave side at Herakhan

Vishwa Mahadham. Shastriji and Lok Pal were requested by Babaji to

speak.

Shastriji opened the meeting with Babaji's blessings and congratulated those

present for being fortunate enough to attend this Royal Court Meeting, such

as those Lord Shiva held long ago at Mount Kailash. He went on to say that

Babaji's greatest leela (God's action in human form) is being present in

Herakhan and being everywhere in the world, in every particle, both living

and nonliving.

Whenever the world faces grave problems, the Lord takes human

incarnation and comes to fulfil the needs and desires of mankind, however,

when the Lord comes in human form, few recognize Him. It was the same

with Ram and Krishna, Christ and Mohammed. Only those to whom the

Lord wishes to reveal Him, realize that He is in fact more than just a normal

human. He will put suspicion in our minds and hearts and it is our duty to

pray to Him for the wisdom to know Him.

Without Babaji's blessing, one will only see His play at the human level,

like that of Krishna with the gopis.

Lok Pal described the discipline of being with Babaji as the most difficult

one could ever face, but went on to say that it is through facing this

discipline with enthusiasm and openness that we will become pure enough

to know Babaji and receive the love that He offers.

Babaji ended the meeting with the words, "Work is Worship", and said that

at the 25 December meeting many important things regarding the past,

present and future will be revealed.

November 1981

7 NOVEMBER 1981

After the evening Aarati, Shri Babaji spoke to His assembled devotees

about the coming times. Shri Babaji asked that we all have courage and that

we all become like lions. "We should do our work with courage. " He

stressed the importance of Karma Yoga. "Karma Yoga is what will make

you like lions; it will make you strong in this life."

"Don't disappoint Babaji. Don't be afraid of death, nor of the storm of water

and fire. This life itself is water and fire. Don't try to stop it, but rather

become like lions."

Babaji went on to say that He doesn't need many people; He just needs a

few people who are really brave. "Be strong in the time of great

revolution which is coming. No one can stop the fire coming in the

world now. The bells of great destruction are already ringing. The war

will be such that people sleeping will die immediately. There will be

atomic war. People will die immediately in their houses from gas and

atomic and nuclear radiation."

December 1981

16 DECEMBER 1981

This is the third in a series of General Meetings. The first was held on 14

September and the second on 23 October. The final meeting for 1981 will

be held on Christmas Day, 25 December. The meetings have led up to the

25 December meeting, which will have great importance.

From 24 December, for three days all expenses in the ashram for tea, prasad

(the blessed meals), tea parties, food from the "Italian Restaurant" (a small

restaurant, usually staffed by Italians, which produces foods flavoured for

the tender Western palate) will be met by the foreigners. They will pay all

these expenses. Whoever comes to the ashram during this period will be

guests of the Westerners. These people should be entertained nicely, with

the best accommodations and attention, so devotees, guests and visitors will

always remember that they have been entertained well here. Herakhan is the

most divine centre of the universe.

Everything should be wonderful here. This Christmas celebration is of great

importance in the history of mankind. It has never happened in this way

before and will never again. This is the second celebration at Herakhan

Vishwa Mahadham. However, this year everyone has been invited to come.

Those here should be alert and attentive to entertain the guests well. The

leaders will assign and delegate duties at the ashram.

By attention and good manners this will be an ideal example for all people.

Set an ideal for the universe. Those who come should be delighted and

carry this example with them throughout the world. By your example, a

good impression will be made. In the history of mankind, Christmas has

never been celebrated like this. This will be an international Christmas

celebration. This is the first time since the birth of Christ that this

celebration will be performed in such a special way.

All individuals should perform their duties so that everyone will remember

their performance. The Italian Restaurant shall be free of charge for three

days free food, free tea, free everything — on the 24th, 25th, and 26th.

Preparations should be made now.

Do you agree?

People will remember this for ages, not just years. People of the universe

should know the birth of Christ has been celebrated in the heart of the

Himalayas. It is very special to celebrate here in the Himalayas. It is your

fortune to have the opportunity to participate in this auspicious, pious

occasion.

It is the duty of each individual to pay attention and drop unnecessary

activity. Do your duty! Do not be idle. This is an Age of Action. Perform

your karma yoga. Show the world ideal actions. Service to humanity is

service to and worship of God.

Everyone should forget nationality: we are one here. This is a universal

family. Have no idea of separation of identity: discard feelings of

separateness. Serve the people with mind, body, wealth, and brain.

The progress of Vishwa Mahadham is the progress of the world. When you

work and learn here, you help the world. Make Vishwa Mahadham perfect.

Work as a unit; there is no caste or creed here; there are no difficulties.

All good people are coming. Due to good actions — good karma — of the

past, we are collected at Lord Shiva's lotus feet. All should think of the

progress and perfection of this place. Baba blesses all who do their duty

sincerely and with devotion. Do your duty lovingly.

24 DECEMBER 1981

Shastriji Speaking for Babaji

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

The message to all of you is that the most important thing in the world is

humanitarianism, or humanism. For this, we should sacrifice all our effort

and comfort. Do not think of yourself or your comfort, but think of others.

This is the great humanitarian principle.

In any town there is always a central place; all the roads in the town or from

out of town lead to that central place. Similarly, all religions lead to one

point, and that is God Himself; and therefore following any religion you

will ultimately reach God.

In the past, mankind and humanitarianism had always been in trouble.

Today the same situation has arisen. It is therefore that God has come

Himself, to give you this message of humanitarianism and to protect you

through a mantra — the universal mantra of "Om Namah Shivaya", which

has been spread now throughout the world.

As you know, throughout the world there are factories of armaments that

are being produced and stored to destroy mankind, or cause damage to

mankind. Similarly, Bhagwan Herakhan's Vishwa Mahadham is a great

factory, which has produced only one element — that is Om Namah

Shivaya. The energy of Om Namah Shivaya shall destroy all

contradictory energies of hydrogen and atom bombs and will protect

you.

There are proofs in the scriptures that it was great Rishi who created the

atom energy and he has said clearly that the only thing which can conquer

the atom energy, or the hydrogen energy is the Om Namah Shivaya mantra

by itself.

Today all of you have come from different parts of the world. You are all

welcomed here; furthermore, you are all congratulated for coming and

having received the blessing of Bhagwan Herakhan. And also in the future,

you should come here in great numbers so that the world will accept the

Sanatan dharma and Om Namah Shivaya mantra, which is the origin of

Sanatan dharma.

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

25 DECEMBER 1981

Shastriji Speaking for Babaji

Since the creation of the earth, God has always come to see and protect His

garden of the universe. So He appears from time to time to weed out the

tares and guide the devotees and all good people in the proper line.

At the present moment, God Himself has manifested in this universe to see

to the garden of humankind. The Vedas and the Upanishads repeatedly have

said that this Lord Shiva is the only God; He is the Creator, Destroyer and

Protector of the universe. This has been brought to the notice of everyone

since the incarnation of God in human form.

First of all, I am going to tell you that the future prophesied for India has

been fulfilled. India has now become self sufficient in respect of food

grains. Apart from that, Babaji has started many social works — free

distribution of food and clothing, free dispensaries and servicing schools

and temples. He is a guiding devotee in the proper way to realize oneness

with God while He is protecting them. He has told about the coming

disaster and destruction and how to save one's self from these times, which

are fast approaching.

Before the appearance of God in human form as Babaji, everyone knew that

India was starving. The Indian Government was asking, even begging, for

food from every country and food was being imported. Since His

appearance, Babaji has performed 147 yagnas (sacred fire ceremonies and

rituals) in many provinces of India and this has blessed the country and the

world.

Among the different forms of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh which have

appeared, Babaji in the human form now is here with us. It is our great

fortune to see God in human form and enjoy everything that He gives to us.

He teaches us Truth, Simplicity and Love and how we should behave with

each other; how to love and how to share food and all things among us.

Whenever God is incarnated in human form, we see that the question of

caste and creed does not arise. Everybody knows that gurus and saints have

started their own religions and thus created separate lines of thought and

separate sects. There has been no unity among these groups; everybody has

been jealous of each other. Now Bhagwan has unified all religions. This

accommodates every caste and faith, just like one family. All religions are

incorporated in this principle of Truth, Simplicity and Love. People of all

faiths and creeds are coming to His Lotus feet. From every comer of the

world people are coming here to live and work as one family. This is the

final proof of what He has started.

This is the real acknowledgement of God: whenever He comes, He unites

all religions of the world into one religion. That is, He has made the

Herakhan Samaj to accommodate Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Hindus,

etc., in one family. We see that the realities of God exist in Shri Babaji.

This day is a most important and auspicious one, as we are celebrating

Christmas here in a universal way. In the history of mankind this is the first

time that Christ's birthday has been celebrated in such a way.

Now we have gathered here in a very important place. (This speech was

given on ground dug out of a steep hillside to make a place for nine small

temples, a big garden, barns and houses, and a large open space on which a

tent had been erected for the Christmas celebrations.) Once there were only

heavy rocks and many wild bushes; the place was not fit for living; not even

wild birds could live here. Now what has been constructed here is the

product of people from all corners of the world. They have worked hard;

they have shed their blood here; all this is the fruit of their hard labour.

They have made this place comfortable, and this is due to the blessings of

Babaji. Through His blessings they have been able to make this place

comfortable quickly and yet simple.

Babaji has always remained here and the work has been done in His

presence, despite hot sun, rain, and cold wind. So you want such a God

Who Himself takes part in work with the labourers and Who sometimes has

worked as a labourer Himself and shown the labourers how to dig, cut and

remove the rocks. He Himself has shown this to us. Now the time has come

to show the Path to others; how to do hard labour, not by sitting around

occupying His seat and issuing orders, but participating in all.

Babaji has started all types of social work — dispensaries, educational

institutions, distribution of clothes and feeding the poor. He has given

money to buy horses, cows, goats, and has created jobs. He has not only

done this work here, but it is expanding all over India. There is a very big

ashram in Vapi, in Gujarat, where Babaji has started a dairy and hospital for

animals, schools, and other social activities. There are ashrams in Bihar,

Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Madhuvan (Mathura), Vrindavan,

Patna, etc. Everywhere His social activities are going on.

Once Parvati asked Lord Shiva, her husband: "You have done good work

for the people in all ages, but I am afraid for the people in the Kali Yuga;

how will they safeguard themselves? "

Then Lord Shiva told Parvati:

"I will appear in the Kali Yuga and I will create a new state, a new centre of

religion — a most important place, where I will live and establish all the

Gods there."

All the foreigners and visitors who have come over here are descendants of

the great rishis and munis. We should learn from them: their sacrifice, their

devotion, their duty bound work, all these things we should copy how they

are performing their duties here, physically, mentally, and financially. In all

these things, they are giving help.

Many of the foreigners who have come here were searchers for a great

Sadguru (Supreme Guru). Many others had visions or dreams of Babaji in

their own countries and then came here to answer this call. They have

worked hard and have done a fine job.

Babaji is not at all attracted or tempted by material things. Whatever costly

clothes the devotees bring to Him and He puts on, He takes them and

distributes them to devotees. All that He does is for the betterment and

benefit of all. We see this daily. So far as food is concerned, what He eats is

negligible. He takes very simple rice, no cereal, and only a little fruit. But

His feats for us are from morning till night; He goes on feeding us like

anything.

Whatever comes to him, He never keeps anything in store. You can see that;

and this is part of the reality of His divine quality.

We are unable to understand Babaji’s divine leelas. As human beings, we

cannot understand Him. He has come to give to us, but we are not fit to

receive. We have first to make ourselves fit to receive, and then we can sit

near Him and understand Him.

Since His appearance, He has started the most important things. First, the

yagna (sacred fire ritual/ceremony); secondly, the recitation of Om Namah

Shivaya; thirdly, the Sanatan Dharma, which is the religion that came with

the Creation of the Universe: He has reestablished it and is teaching us how

to follow it. Fourthly, He is always giving clothes to the needy and

medicines to the ill.

We see that God, in human form, from the beginning of time, from Creation

to the Kali Yuga, appears in this universe for the benefit of mankind. This is

not a new God; He is the Supreme God and it is His divine leela that He

appears from time to time, as the times and conditions warrant. God has

always given a new birth to all the creations and activities of the universe.

God now blesses every devotee on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

All your desires will be fulfilled and you should take to your heart all the

prasad (blessed gifts from God) and garlands which He has given; and go

on reciting Om Namah Shivaya as much as you can.

God Himself says that action is the real duty. One who lives like an idle

man is a dead man. He does not like such people. He says that one should

be most duty bound; one should be active; he should work hard in his life

and then he can get success. God says work is worship.

This is the Karma Yuga (the Age of Work). Only he who acts is considered

to be alive; without action, one is like a dead person.

A person who does not do some kind of constructive work is like a dead

person. A new kingdom is coming very soon. When the new kingdom is

established, only the person who does karma (i.e., works) will survive.

While working you should always recite the mantra you like; you should

always recite the mantra.

The coming destruction is going to take place in such a manner that only

the person who is doing some karma, some work, will survive it. One

should not lose courage, one should always be enterprising, trying to do

something more than what he is doing.

A person might argue that when destruction is going to take place, why

should I work? Why should I do any karma? But that is not right. One

should work to his last breath. Idleness should always be avoided.

Babaji likes human beings. Humanitarian work should be done by all of us.

Babaji wishes humans well. A person who follows this and who always

keeps humanitarian rules in mind will be loved by everyone and shall

survive all this destruction and shall remain happy. One should try to bring

these humanitarian ideas to everybody who does not have them.

What does one mean by humanitarian rules and humanity? Babaji says one

should not have any hatred towards anyone; one should try not to let down

other people; one should try to help others; one should try to love all.

In this new kingdom, everyone should be good. Babaji expects all this from

you. And you should try to preach this to others — to those who are not

here. Teach it to others; not only those around you, but in other countries, in

the whole world — wherever you go, one should try to put it into practice.

Babaji thanks you all who have been so courageous as to come here and to

do all this work. He thanks you all for that.

January 1982

5 JANUARY 1982

During evening darshan.

Babaji says that many Western people like Lok pal Singh (the chief minister

of Justice), Motu Begum Mahal, Radhe Shyam, Sita Ram, Ganga Singh

etc., have helped to create unity in the Haidakhandi Samaj. They work day

and night to contribute to this unity. You should all follow their example.

These people have worked very hard for the benefit of human beings in this

world. Baba congratulates everybody. Gora Devi does tapasya (austerities)

day and night for the benefit of the world. Babaji hopes that by the great

effort of these devotees, things will become good. People should follow

their example.

Little time is left before you shall see the new world. You don't have to wait

much longer now.

To all the Italians who have worked very hard, who search diligently for

God, to all of them Babaji is very grateful. The Italians will soon rejuvenate

the Sanskrit language and the old Roman culture will be revived. Babaji

hopes all the Italians will follow the path of truth and leave their addiction

to drugs, which are not good for them. Babaji requests all the people who

come here not to get addicted to drugs or other things like that, which are

bad. Learn well, teach well and try to be good, hear well. Do good deeds

and teach others.

Babaji hopes and plans that there shall be peace in the world without

weapons. Babaji hopes to spread knowledge and stop the atomic science,

which is bad for the world. Today the world depends much on atomic

energy. Whenever such sciences have reigned, the world has been

destroyed. This is why during the time of the Ramayana, under the demon

Ravana, Lanka was destroyed. Science today still has not reached the limits

of knowledge that existed in the time of Mahabharata. Science then had

really achieved limits that have not been reached yet today. For example

Laxman was able to place a protective line around Sita, which could not be

broken.

Babaji wishes for peace in the world. You may think that Babaji just sits

here doing nothing. But He has been everywhere and is everywhere and is

doing much. Babaji sitting here is still present in the hearts of everyone in

the world.

Babaji shall see that there is great peace in the world. It has been written in

all our great religious books that when Babaji comes, He shall love and help

the cause of peace.

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

February 1982

2 FEBRUARY 1982

Everyone should come to aarati on time. You should all help keep the

temple and kirtan hall in order and clean. To look after the temple is your

responsibility. You will live with the storms: you were born in the storm so

you should have the guts to fight the storms. All of you should be ready. I

will start a new revolution. A lot of revolution has already taken place. You

may think that Baba does nothing but sits here; but He goes everywhere; He

does everything, sitting here. The revolution is already on, all around the

world.

We should give people inspiration from here.

I will not go around with a stick. You are the Messengers of the Revolution.

Later, you will be the Messengers of Peace, but now, of revolution.

March 1982

25 MARCH 1982

This speech was given in the Company Bagh (garden) when work was

under way on that project, by Vishnu Dutt Shastri. Halfway through Shri

Babaji dictates and Shastriji speaks.

Herakhan Bhagwan and all devotees:

The Lord's Powers came here to change the world and by the satva guna

they change everything. They don't need any other assistance. He doesn't

give any special importance to this change being done by these Powers — It

is like a game or play to Him. It is His natural, spontaneous function. It is

just like an innocent child who collects many materials to play with and, for

example, builds a toy house and then destroys it.

There are some children who don't like to play with toys but want to cling

to their mothers — like Chiao (a small girl present at the meeting). They are

always very anxious to be with their mothers. People who are like these

children are called devotees (bhaktas); they choose to remain with God.

God comes to initiate us in Karma Yoga. Those who live in this world,

which is a field for work, lose a great deal if they don't work and, don't

progress or remain idle. In every atom of this earth, Brahman is all

pervasive. Therefore, knowing this, if one tries to work day and night in this

world, they find God easily.

Those who see the great God in the sun, moon, stars, earth, air, fire, and

water, and always meditate on Him only, get success in life and are the true

devotees.

The Lord has come to give us true knowledge, but to understand knowledge

is beyond human capacity. The sins of thousands of years are destroyed

when He has made us to do pranams to Him and when He gives His Holy

Touch. He expects every human being to make this world beautiful.

Up to this time, many incarnations of the Lord have brought war and

violence to bring peace to the world. He is now preparing your hearts for

the coming revolution, so you can face it peacefully. He has faith in no

particular army; each human being is part of His army and He will face

atomic bombs and cannons with the power of the Word of God. On one

hand, certain countries are busy creating weapons and armaments; and on

the other hand, Babaji is nullifying these by having people loudly repeat the

Word of God, bringing spiritual change.

In the eyes of God, no one is big or small. In every heart, the Consciousness

there is His Reflection. In a short time He is going to destroy the bad

elements and then change the revolution into peace.

The moving of stones from one place to another (this refers to the work

going on at the site of the speech) is for your concentration and spiritual

growth. When the insentient stones which are lying here become moved,

Babaji installs in them a new consciousness. The stones are not lying here

without purpose; they are also doing penance. By touching these stones, we

receive a vibration of Higher Consciousness. We don't see anything

outwardly, but this contact changes our body, mind, and spirit.

Whatever He is teaching you here, you must do at home, also. Babaji

doesn't teach the Kriya Yoga which makes a disciple to leave all action.

Whatever He is teaching, He is teaching practically. He doesn't want men to

become like stones, without any activity, becoming idle. There are 300,000

nerves in our bodies; to give energy and consciousness to these nerves is the

Kriya Yoga that Babaji teaches.

He is the Lord of the Universe. He enters into people's hearts and changes

their thoughts. All changes taking place now are due to a simple motion of

His finger. Wherever He goes, He puts new consciousness in people and

brings spiritual change. Otherwise, He has no need to go from place to

place.

His principle is service to humanity without expectation of reward. By

distribution of this prasad (Babaji was Himself peeling fruit, while Shastriji

talked, and having it distributed as blessed food), He teaches us to share

with all equally, whatever we possess. Whatever is a part of the Lord’s

creation belongs to no particular person, but rather to all.

He is not preaching any new religion. He has come to preach the religion

which occurred at the time of Creation, and that is the Sanatan Dharma —

the Eternal Religion. He has come to preach the Sanatan Dharma only.

We can determine the date from which every religion started. For example,

Mohammed started the Muslim religion 1400 years ago and this is recorded

in their scriptures. Christianity started with birth of Christ, 2000 years ago.

Before Christ and Mohammed existed, the world and its peoples were

living. The Sanatan Dharma has been followed for thousands and millions

of years and no one is able to trace the date it began. You may try to

understand this spontaneous religion this way: The dharma (law or nature)

of fire is to bum; the dharma of water is to be wet; the air has to blow. Can

one tell on what day the fire started to burn, the water to be wet, and the air

to blow? No one can say.

Sanatan Dharma is like a great ocean. From that ocean, each country has

dug canals according to their needs and purposes. But canals cannot give

total satisfaction as the ocean gives complete bliss. The Lord is showing a

vision of the Sanatan Dharma which is like the great ocean, and this is the

greatest form of knowledge.

Until now, people only had knowledge of their own canals. Now the Lord is

showing us that we aren't just bubbles in a canal, but rather bubbles in the

great ocean. As long as we have individuality, we are seen as bubbles; when

we disappear, we are one with the ocean.

Placed before the sun in the sky, a thousand pitchers of water will reflect the

sun. Then you will see that the sun in the sky is only one, but the reflections

are many. As the sun reflects in all the pitchers, Babaji, sitting here, reflects

in the entire universe.

Through the instruments in radio stations, news is broadcast to the world.

You are all like radio stations. Even if Babaji says something to ten people

here, it is broadcast to millions. Each one of you will tell ten people more,

when you return to your country. There are ten temples here at Herakhan.

They are symbols. They show us that the body is a temple with ten senses,

and we must install God in our hearts within this temple. This body is a

moving temple [of] the Lord. He wants us to make this temple so beautiful

that wherever it goes, people would like to worship, have great reverence

for it, and try to gain knowledge from it.

He has come to the world to save it from destruction; otherwise, this world

would have ended. And now all of you have come to His shelter.

This is not an ordinary meeting; it is a Darbar — a Royal Court. This

parashu (pointing to a ceremonial weapon that looks like a battle axe) is the

'danda' of destruction, and this will destroy those who do not obey. This

weapon will protect those who are obedient. Those who do puja, worship,

and obey orders of Lord will receive only soft punishment.

Hail to the Raj Danda of Herakhan Bhagwan! See, the conch has started

blowing. (Another Shastri had begun to blow a conch.) It is a good omen. It

means something correct or true. The sound of this conch has gone into the

three worlds.

At this point Shri Babaji began to speak and Shastriji reiterated and

amplified His comments:

Sri Babaji: I want to create brave people in this world.

Shastriji: I am just a humble servant of Babaji; whatever He asks me to tell

you, I will repeat.

Shri Babaji: I want to remove violence from the world.

Shastriji: Bhagwan wants to remove violence totally from the world. People

have become like dogs and cats, killing each other. Now the time will come

when the cow and the lion will drink water from the same well.

Shri Babaji: I will remove idleness.

Shastriji: Babaji says He wants to remove idleness completely and those

who are eating without working cannot survive now.

Shri Babaji: There are certain elements that are destroying creation, but

they will be destroyed. One half of the work is almost over.

Shastriji: After His appearance, He has finished one half of His work.

Shri Babaji: At this moment my representatives are all over this world. At

the correct moment they will do their work.

Shastriji: Babaji has never left here, but He has sent His representatives all

over the world, and in other worlds, also, His work is going on.

Shri Babaji: The great revolution is very near! There is no one in this world

to stop it. This is a time of great destruction. Everyone must become

spiritually strong and courageous. He alone can survive who has spiritual

courage. Without spiritual courage, one is dead though he is living. The

time is coming very soon. So that is why you people all must work. And be

brave. Everyone must consider himself a humble servant of the world.

Shastriji: We must become egoless. [lacking ego]

Shri Babaji: Further will be told in the next court.

Shastriji: Today the Darbar comes to an end and all the saints and rishis

who have come here (in spirit bodies) to attend this Darbar are leaving.

April 1982

4 APRIL 1982

Shastriji, speaking in Baba's presence, then saying what Babaji told him to

say By the Grace of the Ultimate, absolute God (Brahman), Shri Bhagwan

Ashutosh (One Who gets easily pleased), Awadhardani (Giver in plenty),

Shri Kashivishwanath (the Universal God Who lives in Benares)

Kailashguhabihafi (the One Who lives in the cave at Kailash),

Mahamunindra (the greatest sage), Shri Herakhan Behafi (One who enjoys

Herakhan), in the beautiful courtyard in the Himalayas, the crown of India,

at the holy pilgrim center, Herakhan Vishwa Mahadham, this assembly or

gathering of Sikhs has been a success.

This assembly has been for the universal good and benefit of the entire

world. From far away places the great men — Guru Bhaktas — among the

Sikhs arrived here. During this great spiritual gathering on the holy day of

Vaishakhi, the continuous recitation of the holy Guru Granth Saheb (the

Sikh scriptures) was completed in 48 hours, with all rites and rituals of the

cult.

This is a matter of joy and we are all fortunate to have had the opportunity

to attend this assembly and make this time of our lives so successful. Holy

words, full of nectar, coming out of the mouths of the true Gurus vibrate

throughout the world. Especially when this news went to Sach Khand (the

true Eternal Abode), then it seemed as if all the Gurus had come here to

hear the recitation of this holy book. Guru Govind Singhji is also sitting and

listening.

From every pore of their bodies blessings are pouring forth to all beings.

This effort was made for the benefit of the world. The holy words in Guru

Granth Saheb are great mantras. By correctly performing the worship and

recitation of these mantras, a being achieves righteousness, riches,

pleasures, salvation and fulfilment of all other desires during his life. The

soul begins to swim in the waves of bliss and the mire of the world

disappears from the eyes.

The true wish of Shri Mahaprabhuji (Babaji) is that our Sikh religion, which

exemplifies the true Guru Bhaktas, should progress in the entire world:

Guru Granth Saheb is a holy Indian cult scripture, in which the essence of

all the Vedas and other scriptures are given. After testing the sweetness of

their own experiences, the great Gurudevs have written of these experiences

for the benefit of the world, and kept it like a treasure trove for the coming

generations.

If we are to save humanity from attachment, ego, illusions, and other evils,

then we must gain knowledge from the holy Sikh Dharma (religion). All of

the divine qualities, like patriotism, spirituality, knowledge, non attachment,

etc., is [sic] shown in a perfect manner in this Sikh Dharma.

What can a man not achieve when he surrenders to his Guru? Shri

Mahaprabhuji has the holy thought that the revolution must be done

peacefully. As long as we are not able to rebel against the bad qualities in

our hearts and minds, we shall not be able to attain our goals in life. Shri

Mahaprabhuji wants all of the elements which weaken religion removed

and abolished. We should have great faith and love for our religion.

Great Gurus kindly began this cult as the essence of all religions. An

assembly of this great cult has been going on here for many days. Shri

Mahaprabhuji expresses his good wishes and showers blessing on the

followers of all religions. Cooperate with the Sikh religion and progress in

righteousness.

One whom God loves Is victorious in all spheres of life. Honour is to the

holy Way of the Guru! Honour is to the Victory of the Guru!

5 APRIL 1982

Everyone who comes here should be prepared to do any kind of work. In

this Age, work purifies you and is the best spiritual practice (sadhana). Lord

Krishna has said in the Gita that a man should work until his last breath.

Work is so good that it prevents disease and gives you mental ease. Work is

such a good thing that it relieves man of all ailments.

6 APRIL 1982

I want to make the people who have come here true citizens. I don't want

this nonviolence. People preach nonviolence, but instead they make water

out of their blood. I want to wake up the sense of true humanity. With great

difficulty you get this human body. I want brave and courageous people. A

man must have great courage.

I want to teach you Karma yoga. In the Gita, Lord Krishna gave great

importance to karma. Other saints of older times have also preached Karma.

The way of Karma is the highest. All the rishis have preached this. That is

why we must all work. In spare time, everyone must do bhajan (meditation,

japa, singing).

World war is about to start and I want to wake up humanity.

Whomsoever come to this ashram should follow the rules and help maintain

peace and order here. During these days you should go on maintaining

peace and discipline, as you have been doing.

Learn to talk less and work more. This is the field of spiritual practice.

Karma is the highest way of perfection. It is a great thing to take a human

body. Whoever comes to the earth must do work. In the Gita, work is said

to be the highest form of sadhana. Everybody must work; an idle man, even

though he is living, is dead. All who have taken birth must work to be

successful.

One of the things that I want to do is remove idleness from the world. I

want to show all of mankind the way to peace and happiness. This will only

be possible if bad elements are removed. I want to make everybody brave.

Man's blood has become like water. So many atrocities are done, and people

let them happen in the name of nonviolence. Nonviolence is not for this. I

do not want people to be blind when they have two eyes in their heads.

I have said time and again, be courageous and work hard, you should

ponder on this thought. Over one half of my work is done. You may wonder

how I do everything while sitting in Herakhan. From here I am able to

change the hearts of the people throughout the world. After this, there will

be another meeting and you will again be told about the past and the future.

I do not want people in the thousands and millions to be my followers. Only

one is enough. One perfect being is enough to change the world. Rama,

Krishna and Christ were not many; they were only one. There was only one

Rama, only one Krishna, and only one Christ; and they changed the world.

Buddha was also only one and he changed the world. I tell you these things

so you will not think that quantity is necessary. One spark from the light is

enough to enlighten the universe.

Again and again, I repeat these things so that you will become courageous,

work, and face life as it comes day to day.

Now everyone feels insecure. I want to raise the character of man so high

that people as different as the lion and the goat can live together without

jealousy or hatred — only in love.

"Kindle the Light in yourself, then kindle It in others — one by one. Just as

when the lamp burns it consumes oil, so this Light will consume idleness,

laziness, greed.

"Your duty is to spread my message and bring people to the level of

humanity, rather than their animal level."

"You all think devotion is fun. Some day you will have to jump without fear

of life or death; then you will be able to make progress. When the time

comes, you will have to walk through fire and water."

"Only the man of courage can live through this time."

"Like spreading light by lighting one candle from another all around a

room, so we should spread love from heart to heart."

"You must all walk in the Path of Truth and give right teachings and

instructions to the world. Everyone should walk the Path of Truth and teach

family, and friends, and all."

May 1982

5 MAY 1982

This is a speech given by Shastriji on 5 May 1982, in the presence of Shri

Babaji, on the occasion of the wedding of Manju and Prabhat Joshi and the

inauguration of the new "Company Garden", located on the river bed about

50 yards below the bottom of the 108 Steps at Herakhan. Shri Babaji

became a participant in the speech towards the end.

To the Absolute Lord, Herakhan Bihari, Kashi Vishwanath, Lord of the

Universe, and to all brothers and sisters, devotees of Babaji present here

today.

Today is a very auspicious. It is the month of Vaisakh and the 13th day of

the waxing moon. It is the day Prabhu has selected to hold a Darbar (sacred

audience). The field where we are sitting is now called Company Bagh.

This name is given to honor the people who, in company, have worked here

with a spirit of great devotion since March 26th. Their good work goes on.

Prabhuji sits with us so that we may come to understand the importance of

Karma Yoga and remove idleness from our lives. The stones to build the

surrounding wall were taken from this field by the practice of Karma Yoga.

Only Karma Yoga can gain achievement in this world; idleness is a

despicable thing. Before, this field was rocky and uneven; but now you see

it level, like a garden. Similarly, only by hard work can a man achieve

success.

Today is the inauguration of the Company bagh (Garden). Today is also

auspicious because two souls will be united in a wedding ceremony here.

By playing with us during this event, Babaji gives us so many teachings. If

we try to understand these teachings with cool and steady minds we will be

successful. Babaji teaches all people — householders, seekers, celibates,

and renunciate — according to their needs.

In olden times, kings like Shrayati used to go to the ashrams of great rishis

for the marriages of their daughters. These ashram marriages were and are

very helpful to society. We sometimes read in the newspapers that a girl has

committed suicide because her parents were unable to raise a dowry for her.

Parents, likewise, suffer for this reason. With this in view, Babaji has such

ceremonies as the thread and wedding ceremonies performed in the ashram.

Ceremonies performed in accordance with instructions and in the presence

of saints and Manifestations like Babaji bring great peace to the

participants.

Marriage is of great importance in one's life. This relationship may last for

centuries. In marriage, two souls coming from different places unite through

an inner inspiration. This is a great thing and an ancient tradition. On these

occasions a family is prepared to spend what it has earned. And here is

something awesome; her parents offer the girl, along with many household

goods, to the bridegroom. The bride surrenders completely to an unknown

person, and the man offers half of his worldly goods and future earnings

and accumulations to the bride. Therefore, this ceremony has great

importance. But now, day by day, these ties in society are being loosened.

What can a householder do? Great Beings like Babaji come to show man

the right practices.

When a person comes to Herakhan, his mind grows steady and peaceful. In

the last three years Babaji has built nine temples, a big garden, and two

houses, out of what used to be a hillside. Formerly, there were no stairs on

which to climb, and no buildings above; this was a forest. It was difficult

even to get cement brought here. But now see how many buildings there

are! See how much construction has been done. Everyone must be

constructive like this.

Babaji has given some guidance to the bridal party. (The bride's family

arrived in Haldwani two days before the wedding, but waited there until the

morning of the wedding and arrived late at Herakhan. Babaji told them they

had lost sight of their real purpose — to reach Herakhan and gain the Lord's

Blessings — and that their conflict and delay was not worthy of the pending

marriage. For some time He refused to allow the wedding to proceed, but

finally relented.)

From the beginning of their married life they will become alert. Men do not

make marriages; God makes them. This boy and girl who will be married

are very fortunate; in the future, they will shine and the blessings of Babaji

will be with them. There are very few who have this opportunity. Usually,

people are married in a haphazard way in their own houses, but there is

great fortune to be married in a holy place. The marriages that take place

here are long lasting. The history of this place becomes a witness to the

event. As long as there is a Company Garden here, this marriage will be

remembered.

Shri Babaji has come into the world to show us the right path. He is doing it

for everyone, while sitting here. There are ashrams devoted to Babaji in

many foreign countries and He directs them from here. This is a divine leela

of Babaji: within eleven years of His coming, He has made many ashrams

and temples. Even the greatest of kings cannot accomplish these things

without a penny in hand.

Shri Babaji has unfathomable powers to satisfy individual needs. Many

people have encountered frustration and failure before coming here and

have been shown encouragement and the correct path. Many people have

come here suffering from various diseases, and were cured. Babaji

sometimes plays with His disciples like a mother plays with her child.

Sometimes a mother wants to see her child cry, so she hugs him very hard.

Babaji also does this with His disciples.

Babaji has come to change the world — not by fighting or with weapons

and armaments He transforms by changing the hearts of people through a

simple method: repetition of God's Holy Name. The vibrations of the Name

will change the world. There will be universal understanding — one nation,

one family. This is Babaji's intent and it will soon come about.

Great armaments have been made which can destroy humanity and most of

the earth. But there is a greater protection sitting before us and He has given

a means of protection more powerful than the atomic bomb. Those that

want to kill will be destroyed. You must concentrate on the name of God

and the instructions that Babaji has given you. Repeat Om Namah Shivaya

and you will receive Babaji's Blessings.

(Babaji speaking at this point began to give instructions to Shastriji about

what should be said.)

Prabhu's mood now opposes nonviolence. Nonviolence is now

contaminating the world. Nonviolence of itself should be removed from the

world. Culprits must be punished. For security we must employ strength.

Babaji wants some violent people so that others may grow in wisdom and

discrimination and learn to make decisions.

Now you see a sweet form of God, but in the future you will see a fierce

form of God. Peace will come only after a Kranti (destruction/revolution).

Babaji says a Kranti will come very soon and in the twinkling of an eye will

spread over the world. This is why Babaji cautions us again and again to be

alert.

During this Darbar a glance of future events is given. There will be

destruction in the Punjab, West Bengal, and some Muslim countries. Some

countries will be obliterated and nothing of their future will remain. Most

parts of America will be destroyed. Russia will survive.

In the times of the Pandavas (Lord Krishna's time), a Rajsuya Yagna (This

was a religious ceremony followed by challenges to surrounding countries

and kings with the intent of gaining supremacy over an enlarged empire)

was performed and Russia was not affected then. In the time of Lord Rama,

an Ashwamedh (similar to a Rajsuya Yagna) was conducted and Russia was

not challenged. Somehow, due to the Grace of God, Russia is always

protected. In Siberia, there is a temple community devoted to Hanuman,

where Hanuman can be seen depicted serving Ram and Sita. Somehow

there will be peace in Russia.

Babaji again cautions us to be alert. A great revolution is coming. It is not

of the ordinary type. Between heaven and earth this type of revolution has

never been seen before. It will be astonishing and terrible. The destruction

will be such that people will die as they work, sleep or stand. People will be

killed by gas; buildings will remain but the danger is to humanity. Babaji

reminds us to be prepared.

13 MAY 1982

Babaji spoke briefly to the evening Aarti crowd on May 13, 1982. At the

time he spoke, a fierce rainstorm was subsiding. Unseasoned rain and cold

wind storms had been sweeping through the Herakhan valley for two days,

and Babaji was emphasizing what he had said about the weather in private

to a small group of people the day before. Babaji asked a devotee to repeat

what He had previously said, and then prompted her when she began the

recitation.

"The temperature at Herakhan will become like Badrinath. Snow will cover

the mountains, valleys and the banks of the Gautama Ganga. You can't

imagine how cold it will become at Herakhan. Below Bareilly, people will

die from the storms and floods. The atmosphere will change completely.

There will be so much cold that people will die. Those who repeat Om

Namah Shivaya, who do [are] righteous, and those who are God-loving,

will be protected.

14 MAY 1982

Babaji again spoke briefly to the evening Aarti crowd on May 14. Four

Italian devotees were to leave the following morning and Babaji had

personally arranged to have them taken to the Dam site (where a road starts)

with horses.

"Italians come here in great numbers. Their devotion is great. If two

hundred Italians were at Herakhan, it would cause a revolution in the

ashram.

"Today the Italians are a great disappointment. Now they are lazy and all

they want to do is sleep. They don't like to work. I want horses of a good

breed; ones that are always alert and work hard. Some horses are so alert

that they do not even sleep at night.

"Italy has degenerated from what it was during the Roman Empire. Now

they have fallen. I want the future generations of Italy to be better. All

Italians must be ready for revolution. The impurity which has cropped up

must be rooted out. I want you to understand what I am teaching.

"I want you to cooperate in spreading the word throughout Italy that a

revolution is coming. You must publish it in all the newspapers and

broadcast it through the media. Tell them a revolution is coming. You must

all become brave like soldiers for your country.

"You must all consider yourselves soldiers of your countries, and spread my

word by every means available, throughout the world. Repeat Om Namah

Shivaya and pursue your devotional practices."

June 1982

21 JUNE 1982

I congratulate you all for the progress you have made in the universal

service you are doing here. The work is not only for individual progress, but

also for the progress of mankind. You must continue this development.

From this place — Herakhan Vishwa Mahadham — the whole world is

blessed. Herakhan Vishwa mahadham is not the property of one person; it is

the property of all mankind. Progress made at Herakhan Vishwa mahadham

benefits the universe. You are fortunate to be in Herakhan, because even the

gods long to be here.

Humanity is making a grave mistake by misusing nonviolence. Time

and again I have said this to you.

You have come into the world to work. You must always be eager to work.

The one who is idle is like a dead man. You have come to this world to live,

not to die.

Work which I want to accomplish is to remove the misuse of

nonviolence. People have become lifeless and their blood has become like

water. You should be brave and courageous, afraid of nothing. You should

not be afraid of being burned by fire or drowned by water. If you are brave

and Courageous, nothing will harm you, not even the atomic bomb. You

must be fearless for yourself and for all humanity.

I do not recognize castes and races. I behold only one humanity. I am

working for mankind while here. Over half of my work is finished. There

are devotees working all over the world. I will complete the rest of my work

while here.

25 JUNE 1982 (Evening)

Babaji had asked the Italians to sing an Italian song. When they made no

response, after a little time, Babaji spoke:

You must all sing Bhajans (devotional songs), wherever you are. In your

countries, you should assemble at least weekly for bhajans and kirtan

(songs repeating God's names).

I emphasize work — karma yoga. The real bhajan is to do work. An idle

man is like a corpse. You must work.

Make ashrams. As there are islands in the sea, you should make ashrams in

the ocean of the material world. Do not make small ashrams, like individual

huts, but big, central ashrams, where many people can gather and learn to

work together.

All of you have worked very hard here, with love. Those who dedicate

themselves to universal service are fortunate and great.

Morning and evening, you should spend time reading the scriptures and the

literature of Herakhan.

It is everyone's duty to enhance the beauty and cleanliness of the ashram. It

is part of your yoga. To maintain peace and order in the ashram, everyone

must see to it that no unwanted loafers come here. Nobody should use

intoxicating drugs. Each of you should check such loafers and drug users

and send them away from the ashram.

Everyone here is a soldier of Herakhan. Be dutiful for the sake of duty. Be

prepared to make sacrifices; do not fear the floods and flames of life. Be

alert and prepared to face changes.

Give this message to your countrymen. The time has come! Do you

understand? Be alert!

29 JUNE 1982

All of you have worked hard here with love and devotion and I thank you.

You must be diligent and persevering and hard working. Lethargy and

laziness are bad. An Idle man is like a corpse; only those who work hard are

truly alive. To engage in work is the duty of everyone, whether rich or poor,

high or low, old or young, man or woman. You should not hesitate to do the

lowest kind of service, if it is needed. If a man of high position is prepared

to perform any service — even the lowest service — he sets an example for

others.

By working hard, a man can achieve peace within himself and in the world

around him. If everyone works diligently and with love, there will be peace

throughout the world.

July 1982

29 JULY 1982

Those who come here should not be lazy. You must be prepared to work. I

want very much that everybody be brave, active and hard working. Never

lose courage. Because you have taken this birth, you must seek

achievement. And to be successful you must work hard. The world requires

fortitude. Become courageous and lead others to courage.

As you have known for some time, the world will change. The lazy person

is a burden to the world. That is why I tell you to work hard and have others

do the same. There was only one Christ but through Him many have been

transformed. Do not think that there will be many Christs, Ramas or

Krishnas. Throughout history it has taken only one determined man to lead

others and change the world.

Times will change, so you must resolve in your hearts to be industrious and

courageous. Those who are strong like iron are fit to flourish. To become

strong does not mean to become harsh and heartless. To become strong

means to grow beyond pleasure and pain: beyond heat and cold.

The creation is vast and there are many doctrines. Adhere to one principle

— that of truth, simplicity and love. Live in truth, simplicity and love and

practice Karma yoga.

This, more than others, is an era (yuga) of great destruction. Man has

become enslaved by his lower nature. I have come to guide humanity to a

higher path. I do not belong to any particular religion, but respect all

religions. I seek the elevation of all mankind. The higher self in people must

be developed and enthrallment with the lower nature destroyed. It will be

destroyed in countries all around the world by changing the hearts of

mankind. Do you understand? Now that you understand, you must live in

Truth, Simplicity and Love, and take this message into the world.

This ashram belongs to you. Learn the rules and follow the discipline while

you are here. Then, wherever you go, teach others the same discipline.

Become powerful and help others to do the same. Be very attentive and

alert and prepare to face life in the times that will come.

I am finished talking now. Next month there will be another audience and I

will speak again.

August 1982

17 AUGUST 1982

I want to describe again how you must be diligent in your work. The world

demands hard work and constructive action, so you must apply yourselves

fully to your work. Do not fall back, but instead go on. Each step you take

will benefit the whole world.

Fulfilling your duty is the highest accomplishment — higher than other

sadhana, penance and the rest. Your own duty comes first. The result of

hard work is happiness and the result of laziness is pain. Troubles of this

world are caused by inactivity. I repeatedly tell you this so that you will be

industrious and be benefited.

Everybody worked hard on the Ashram "Company Garden" and you can

see the results:how green it has become. Now you are working hard on the

ashram fruit orchard. The first garden was agriculture and this one is

horticulture. But the point is that these fields are not for me; they are for

everybody. As much right as I have to this property, you have also.

I want you to become brave warriors and attend carefully to your own

duties. This is good for you.

I want to see all people liberated who have become dependent on the

illusions of the material world. Life itself is uncertain and now atomic

weapons and nuclear power, which will be eliminated, endanger the earth.

I want a world of brave and courageous people. Indeed, those who work

hard and are agnostics are more acceptable, for a time, than lazy spiritual

hypocrites.

I want to see the misuse of nonviolence eliminated. Man's powers of

discrimination and his very blood have become thin from pursuing false

doctrines. Those who would misuse appeasement defeat the purpose of life

and become like mindless donkeys carrying loads on their backs.

You must all join in this universal work, so that these things can be

accomplished here and now. People devoted to God are active, and India,

the temples and religious centres that have been destroyed will be

renovated. People are becoming more and more aware of the efficacy of

spiritual potency.

Each of you must cultivate great courage in yourselves to overcome

harmful tendencies in this period. There have not been hundreds of Rams,

Krishnas, Christs or Moseses. But the individuals have had tremendous

effects on the whole world. Now change on a vast scale, such as at the time

of the Mahabharata, will take place.

Do not fall back in your work, but go on. Karma yoga is your first duty. I

have said all of these things many times before. Every moment, in each

breath, while eating, sleeping, and working, you should remember the

Lord's name.

September 1982

14 SEPTEMBER 1982

Bhajans should be sung like a flower gives nectar — sweetly and softly.

Drums, 'chimtas' and others instruments should be played quietly. Some

bhajans are more appropriate for singing at different times of the day. Listen

and learn to make proper selections for the morning and evening.

On the same day, Babaji recited a new bhajan for singing in the evening.

RAM NAM TUM RATAT CHELORI (Ram, name, you, recite,

continue/continually/go on)

Recite Ram's name continually

RAM NAM TUM JAPAT CHELORI — do Japa

RAM NAM TUM BHAJAT CHELORI — sing

RAM NAM TUM PARHAT CHELORI — read

RAM NAM TUM MAN MAIN CHELORI — in your heart

RAM NAM TUM LIKHAT CHELORI — write

RAM NAM TUM BARAT CHELORI — fill with

RAM NAM TUM KAHAT CHELORI — say

RAM NAM TUM BOLAT CHELORI — speak

16 SEPTEMBER 1982 (EVENING)

Babaji invited everyone who comes to Herakhan to return to their countries

with water from the Gautama Ganga and Vibhuti (ash from the Sacred

Fires). These are to be used for healing and blessings from Herakhan.

30 SEPTEMBER 1982

"To follow and demonstrate the path of Truth, Simplicity and Love is man's

supreme duty and the highest Yoga. Diligent work is a quality of this path,

for laziness is death on earth. Only by work can one claim victory over

karma. All must strive to do their duty in the best way possible and not

wander from that duty. Service to humanity is the first duty. During these

times, inhumanity and laziness have increased, so it is important that you

work hard and not lose heart. Be brave, be industrious; work hard and have

courage.

October 1982

1 OCTOBER 1982

Conversation with Babaji

In the Kirtan Hall at Herakhan, a Western devotee approached Babaji,

having in mind to ask permission to obtain a long term visa for returning to

India and to present all of his belongings to Babaji. The Westerner, who had

been assigned temple duties by Babaji, had recently been offered yoga

initiation by another Babaji devotee and had asked Babaji if he could accept

the offer. Babaji had told the Westerner that he should take initiation from

somebody else and then told him that he should go back to his country.

Babaji's comments were made directly to the Westerner.

"You are being sent back to your country because you have lost your faith.

If you were a true devotee, you would have unshakable faith and a steady

mind. What are you doing believing that a man who himself is not a yogi

could initiate you into yoga? This I do not like. By giving you temple

duties, I had accepted you as a devotee. To devotees I give Abhaya Dhan,

the blessing of My protection, by which you will always be protected and

should be fearless. I am responsible for you and your liberation. Whatever

initiation you need, I will give to you. Why, then, should you doubt or seek

elsewhere?"

The Westerner responded that he had been motivated by spiritual greed.

Babaji continued, "What would you not receive from me? Your faith must

be as mighty as Mount Meru. Even the sun and the moon can move from

their course, but the faith of a devotee should not be shaken. A true devotee

will be ready to shed his life for God and will have faith to his last breath.

Never be moved by false doctrines. You are protected in every moment."

HERAKHAN VISHVA MAHADHAM

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(Vishnu Dutt Shastri speaking for Shri Babaji)

30 OCTOBER 1982

Herakhan Vishwa. Mahadham is the most sacred place on earth and the

residence of Shri Herakhan Babaji. All who come here are members of a

universal family who must demonstrate to the world their good character

and attentiveness. Two traits which Shri Babaji dislikes in people, are acting

like sheep, one blindly running after the other, and deceitfulness or

cunningness. Shri Babaji appears in the world to lift people out of such

conduct to the highest level of character and to enlighten all mankind.

The basis of the fellowship of those who come to Herakhan is faith in Shri

Babaji and His teachings. Faith increases with time and so do the numbers

of people coming to Shri Babaji.

One of the signs of the greatness of the attraction of this place is that Babaji

has never travelled outside of India, but just as all rivers flow to the sea, so

too do people from all over the world travel to Herakhan.

According to the traditional Hindu measurement of time, we are now in the

28th kalpa. The first man and first woman in each kalpa are called Manu

and Shatrupa. They are very holy and learned people. From the dawn of

creation Manu, from which the word Mansarovar is derived, and Shatrupa

have done penance in this sacred place. Here on the Kurmanchal Mt.

Kailash, the first Yagna (sacred fire ceremony) was celebrated by them. At

that time, there was nothing but deep forest from here to Delhi and

northward everything was covered with snow and ice. With time, cities

developed and the area became populated. Along with Lord Shiva, who had

His main seat here, they moved to the Mt. Kailash in Tibet, and Lake

Mansarovar also moved to the north. The original Manu performed the first

yagna here and the last Manu did yagna at the Tibetan Kailash. And, it was

here that Lord Shiva and Parvati, daughter of the Himalayas, came to live.

Lord Shiva also always remains here with the gods as His courtiers and

servants and plays His divine lilas. The asan of Lord Shiva is the top of

Mount Kailash and the old cave below is the divine place of austerities of

Lord Shiva. The original havan kund (sacred fire place) is still here on

Kailash as well as signs of the original Lake Mansarovar.

It was here at Siddheshwar, the peak next to Kailash, where Lord Vishnu

came to perform penance. When Lord Shiva was at Mt. Kailash and Lord

Vishnu at Siddheshwar, the great Rishi Gautama came to do penance. By

the powers gained from his penance, the Rishi created the Gautama Ganga

River, which still flows here. Rishi Gautama went each day to Kailash to

worship Lord Shiva. The river was then very broad and difficult to cross, so

the Rishi asked Gautama Ganga to make herself narrower. Gautama Ganga

became obstinate and refused, so the Rishi cursed her and sent her below

the earth, where she flowed underground to join the Ganges at Banares.

This underground connection still exists, however, the Rishi in time took

pity on Gautama Ganga and lifted her to the surface a short distance from

Herakhan, where she began to flow in a smaller stream, as today. Once this

was the greatest river in India. Those who bathe in these holy waters will be

liberated from the ocean of this world.

An incident involving Lord Vishnu gave this place the name Herakhan.

Lord Vishnu took an incarnation as Haya Griva (horse faced), because one

with a similar face could only kill a demon that had a face like a horse had

been granted the boon that be. Lord Vishnu took this form and killed the

demon. This happened here, so the place came to be known as Haya Griva

Khand (Khand means area or place). Over time, the name was transformed

to Hairakhand or Herakhan.

Having some doubt, Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva, once asked what would

happen to man during the Kali Yuga when there would be so much trouble

in the world. The Holy utterance of Lord Shiva was that he would manifest

in the Kali Yuga to uplift the world and liberate those who turn to God.

Shiva now lives among us in Shri Babaji, Who is doing the services for

mankind now from Herakhan Vishwa Mahadham.

At Herakhan, no one is restricted to only one kind of devotion or learning.

All have a right to their form of devotion to God. You, who have assembled

here, are able to experience the development afforded by this place. Not all

who come here are advantaged or rich, but their hearts have pulled all. As

air enters a vacuum to fill it, so too you have been pulled. Those coming

from the West have been saints in their former lives and were born in

technologically advanced cultures to fulfil Karmic desires, but are drawn to

Shri Babaji when that karma is about to be satisfied.

Shri Babaji teaches us about the unity of creation. We are all made from the

five elements; we are all of one spirit. In all respects, we are one humanity,

one human family. Limitations arise from political beliefs and world leaders

who hold thinking to time, place and culture, thereby creating differences

and separateness. The birthright of all mankind is to love and follow God.

Limitations arise from erroneous human beliefs. Shri Babaji has appeared to

ilumine the minds and hearts of mankind, so that all may know unity and

harmony.

Om Namah Shivaya

November 1982

16 NOVEMBER 1982

Of greatest importance is that the repetition of God's name increases daily.

In this way, your heart and mind will be purified. Only then will you find

God in yourself. The mind can be purified only by japa. This is the only

medicine for the disease of the mind. While your mind and heart are

impure, how can God live in your heart? The water to clean your heart is

the Name of God. So teach everyone to repeat the name of God

everywhere.

I do not want idle people. Japa does not take the place of karma. Japa and

work go together. You must be active in God's work, like King Janaka who

ruled his kingdom always with his mantra in his mind. Arjuna fought the

Mahabharata battle, constantly remembering God's name.

I do not want japa to be a pretext for idleness. Do Japa with your work and

be liberated. I do not want God's name to be like stagnant, muddy water, but

like sparkling, running water.

Work and be Light; Repeat God's name. With a concentrated mind always

repeat God's name. We must always have good thoughts for each other.

When you meet, say "Jai Mahamaya ki! " Mahamaya is the great energy of

the universe.

Om Namah Shivaya

December 1982

1 DECEMBER 1982

Question: "When there is a nuclear war and a bomb lands, say in Bombay,

all people, including devotees, will die. What do You mean by saving them

through the mantra?"

Shree Babaji answers: The fear of death is born with man, though this is the

only thing that he knows is certain to happen to him. Attachment to material

things makes man cling to life. When you chant the Name of the Divine,

when you are one with the divine, you accept death. While you are attached

to life and afraid of death, you die with that fear and that weight clinging to

you. If you have attained liberation you are free from death (you accept the

inevitable). You die without fear and by remembering the Name of God,

your soul leaves the body free of that fear and attachment. If you are reborn,

your soul is still free from that fear. If you die in "unity", you are free from

rebirth, unless you will it.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI

24 DECEMBER 1982

I congratulate and bless all who have assembled here from so many

countries at this auspicious time. Today is a most happy and sacred day.

Here, at Herakhan Vishwa Mahadham, people belonging to many religions

and faiths have assembled to celebrate, with great religiosity, the birthday of

Lord Christ. Devotees and lovers of Christ have given their labour, body,

mind, and soul to enhance this celebration.

This is an auspicious occasion of historical importance. Today all are

blessed. Your body, mind and soul all have been purified. You have come

with faith, love and devotion, as you have in past years, to celebrate the

birthday of Lord Christ with great enthusiasm.

There is but one instruction to give. There should be humanity in you.

People of all countries should unite with each other as brothers. All of you

must be happy and healthy and appreciate the joy of life. The highest thing

in the world is karma — hard work. Idleness makes man lifeless.

Spread this message in your country — spread the light of righteousness to

the hearts of others. Let the seed of human love and humanity, which is in

you, flower and be fruitful. Organized powers are always stronger than

individual ones. Let the message of this organization be spread in the whole

world. The Vedas proclaim "grow wise and learn; awake your countrymen."

Remove hatred and jealousy from the heart. The same thing has been

repeatedly written in the Bible and spoken through Christ. Where there is

jealousy and hatred, there is no religion. If there had been humanity in

people, there would have been no necessity of making atom bombs. Years

before, people would have left fighting weapons.

All of you have sacrificed your body, mind and soul in increasing the

beauty of Herakhan. In the making, in working here, all of you have

invested your energy and have worked so hard and this Vishwa Mahadham

is your soul. The structure of this place is now in all of you. You are

responsible for the structure.

May all of you be happy. Live together and live peacefully. The divine

message from the great rishis of olden times has not been successful up to

this time. In the Treta Yuga, there was the incarnation of Shri Ram and in

Dwapara Yuga, there was the incarnation of Shri Krishna. Even after the

great war of Mahabharata, the unrighteous were prevailing and innocent

people were molested. So the blessings of great rishis that all people be

happy was not fulfilled, even in those times. But in taking the Om Namah

Shivaya mantra as a base, we have great hope that people from so many

countries who have come here will go back and that the holy vibration will

go with them, and everywhere them will be peace.

26 DECEMBER 1982

I am happy to see you here and bless you and congratulate you for coming

and organizing and making this celebration so successful. The seeds of

righteousness have been sown in your hearts for you to kindle the hearts of

others. I seek the general good of all people in the world.

You must do all work to perfect humanity. By saving humanity, everyone

will be saved. Individual leaders have spread poison throughout the world. I

want this poison removed. Learn to love your religion and consider yourself

a solider of your country. Feel this in your heart. You must work to elevate

humanity and eradicate pride, jealousy and hatred. Today humanity is in

great danger and there exists no security of person or wealth. This problem

is not of one nation but of the whole universe. Unite in an organization to

achieve power by gaining the good will of the majority of the people at

present.

Unite in love to elevate yourselves. Each one of you must vow today to

sacrifice everything to obtain oneness with yourself. Be rid of attachment in

your heart and be ready for the sake of righteousness to jump into the

flames and water of life. Be prepared to burn your very bones, if necessary

to secure the public good and righteousness.

Time and again you are told that idleness is like death and will destroy you.

An idle man is a burden to this earth, so each of you must work hard. Spend

your time in working. Work is life. Work is worship. A man who spends his

time in idleness is like a dead man. The time is coming when you will have

to be working to be saved.

In this world, change is going on every minute. What we feel or do in this

moment will be changed in the next. The time will come when there will be

big cities where there was sea and sea where there were cities. You are

intelligent and know these things, so there is no need to tell you more about

it.

Karma yoga is the highest religious practice of this time and will liberate

you. The scriptures declare that at the end of each Yuga only Karma Yoga

will help you.

Lord Ram incarnated and there was a war between Ram and Ravana that

took 14 days. In Krishna's incarnation, there was war for 18 days. In this

Yuga, the destruction will come within the flicker of an eye. This

destruction will be such that those sleeping will be left sleeping; those

standing will be left standing. The whole world will be transformed like

this.

In this destruction everything will finish; nothing will remain the same. You

should therefore leave your attachment to the world. Only repetition of

God's name will be useful for you; otherwise, it is hopeless. God's names

are more powerful than a thousand atomic and hydrogen bombs. Help

yourself by repeating the Lord's name. All of you know that God's name is

the highest thing. Why do you attach your minds to the transitory things in

this world? Why do you not spend your time in meditation and in repeating

the Lord's name?

Attach yourself to God. Be brave and always walk on. There will be many

mountains to cross, but do not stop until the goal is reached. Be strong and

never feel disheartened.

January 1983

5 JANUARY 1983

Everybody must come in time to darshan, kirtan and aarati. Manage your

time effectively, so you are prompt. When you go back to the West, do

aarati and kirtan at proper times.

Everybody can do aarati and puja at this home. I dislike idleness and

gossiping. You have taken this birth on Earth to work. Work hard! After

death, what will you show to God? Not only here, but wherever you are,

work hard!

Shri Babaji to the Italians:

Don't use intoxicating drugs, but learn from Gora Devi's devotion and

purity. Why do you travel here so far from your home, yet to lose yourself

in drugs? It is strictly forbidden to use drugs and you must leave if you do

so, because there is no progress; you remain the same.

Once upon a time Rome was the highest city of all; then it degenerated.

Don't repeat history in Herakhan.

You must learn not to use drugs, so you can teach others not to use them.

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

JAI MAHAMAYA KI

7 JANUARY 1983

During Evening Darshan

In the evening during darshan, Shree Babaji told that soon in America

people will get a form of disease which they will be unable to stop and

which will cause death. Some will vomit themselves to death; still others

will bleed to death from cuts, which will not stop bleeding. There is no sure

prevention and there will be no cure. He recommends fasting as the best

means of avoidance. These diseases will spread from America to all parts of

the world.

Later that evening Shree Babaji called another devotee and told him that he

should tell people in the area around Hardwar and elsewhere in India, that

soon there would be an epidemic of deadly malaria, impossible to cure. To

prevent this malaria, people should take anti malaria pills every week. He

directed that this announcement should be published in the Haldwani

newspapers and also in the USA.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI JAI

9 JANUARY 1983

All of you must learn to be disciplined. Be alert 24 hours a day. If you are

not disciplined and idle your time away, there is no point of coming to

Herakhan.

All must vow to always work and serve, think good and do good keep good

thoughts in your mind. According to my plan, liberation will come only to

those who practice karma yoga There have been many yogas — bhakti

yoga, jnana yoga, prem yoga — but in this time only karma yoga can

benefit you.

I instruct you to always spend your time industriously. Whatever work you

do, do it in the name of Babaji. Whatever money comes to you, spend it for

good purposes.

I say all this in the service of humanity. To work, think good, and dedicate

your life to Humanity is the best. The only necessity of this Yoga is karma

yoga through service.

Everybody must spread this message. More and more people must be

acquainted with these thoughts and teachings. Each comer of the world

must awaken to these words. It is My desire that there be harmony in the

universe. My plan is one of love — one where the lion and the goat can

drink from the same well.

I dislike idleness. Hard work will benefit you. When the time comes, you

must be prepared to do any kind of work that comes to you.

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

JAI MAHAMAYA KI

16 JANUARY 1983

Every day you are given teachings. A General Body Meeting will be held

on February 25. More and more people must take part in these meetings.

All of you who are here from all countries, must vow to spread the message

of Babaji. Help those who are deceived and show them the path of

righteousness. Societies today have degenerated greatly; you must help

elevate them. Inspire them that work is the highest thing.

Walk on with courage and bravery. Go on working to improve humankind

and establish the Path of Truth. I want a creation full of brave and

courageous people and you should make the next generation brave and

courageous too. I am against nonviolence that makes a human being a

coward. Fight for truth! To face life, you must have great courage every

day.

Many times I have told you that by karma yoga alone will I give you

liberation. A change in the world is coming soon. Change is nothing new; it

is the law of nature. The rhythm is that those who are born must die and

those who die must be born. We must face the coming destruction in the

world with courage. I want you to be very alert and careful. Be ready to

face the world.

Think Good — Be good — do well!

BHOLE BABA KI JAI

22 JANUARY 1983

After the evening aarati, while bhajans were being sung, Babaji encouraged

people to dance around the temple. About 25 people danced for ten or

fifteen minutes. Later, Babaji said:

Just as all of you danced around the temple, so in your city, or village, or

country you must dance around the temple, or the murti, or a photograph of

Baba, in groups, chanting kirtan and Om Namah Shivaya loudly at least

once a month. Throughout the world, Om Namah Shivaya must be spread

in this manner. No place must be without the name of Om Namah Shivaya;

on every street, in every house it must be spread.

This Om Namah Shivaya is like nectar; feed everyone with this nectar. Shri

Mahaprabhuji wishes that all words would disappear from this world,

except for three — Om Namah Shivaya.

This is the original mantra. When Primordial Energy first appeared, the first

mantra that She uttered from Her holy mouth was Om Namah Shivaya.

Shri Mahaprabhuji wants to transform men, who are like devils these days,

into Gods. Shri Mahaprabhuji never hates any caste or creed; He only hates

inhumanity. One can follow any religion, one can follow any practice or

path, but one must be humane. At present, it is a most necessary thing for

the world to become human — this is the first step. Shri Mahaprabhuji

wants cooperation from you; by following His teachings, you must try to

become humane. Every human being must promise with a true heart that he

will cooperate with Babaji; He shall help him to be humane. This is the only

service Shri Mahaprabhuji demands of you.

Remove unrighteousness from the world. Even if you have to shed blood

like a river, you must be prepared to do any act to protect righteousness on

the earth. The shedding of blood can only save righteousness. This is

revolution, and have you ever heard of a revolution without blood being

shed? That is why you must become alert and become the true lover of your

religion.

Everyone must consider his country as heaven and remove " I" and "my"

from his mind. Put all your effort into service of country and humanity.

Because great calamities are going to come in this world in the future, Shri

Mahaprabhuji has warned you many times and told you to become alert and

careful.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI

The message that is given here must be spread like electricity throughout

the world. Do it quickly!

We must create many institutions; we must spread the message by making

committees. The message must be published in all newspapers throughout

the world.

Jai Maha Maya Ki! Always Jai Maha Maya Ki (which means Honor or

Glory to the Great Primordial, Creative Energy) must be your slogan, your

greeting to each other.

24 JANUARY 1983

Any day when aarati is being done by people from a certain country, all the

men and women of that country should participate in it. When a German

does aarati, all Germans must take part in it; when Swiss people do aarati,

all the Swiss should take part in it. Likewise with the French, Italians,

Americans, etc.

This is a new universal law, given for Herakhan Vishwa Mahadham, since

the new code for the universal kingdom will start from Herakhan. This law

will be universal law. This is not for one country but for the entire world.

"Dhara 44" — Code No. 44 — is the name of this law, and a person can be

punished if he breaks this law. All of you must obey the law. This is a

universal law. The world is going to be a universal kingdom, there will be

one king, one law in the whole universe. The old laws and regulations are

not applicable now. They have lost their validity; due to corruption in the

law ministries, the old law is no law now. The new law is like a morphine

injector; it has immediate effect.

Do not take the law into your hands. Be controlled by the law; do not

control the laws by taking them into your own hands.

Shirdi Maulana is speaking all this. You may know about Shirdi Maulana.

He lived during the Muslim rule in India. He is now making the rounds

everywhere, going here and there to help humanity. Now he is here,

speaking through Shri Mahaprabhuji. He says that "I" and "my" have put a

veil over the hearts of people. People have become self centered and selfish.

How can there be peace when the mind is full of ego and selfishness? Who

is big enough in this world now to sacrifice him for universal service and

love? People have degenerated to the point that they are prepared to kill or

harm others for their own selfish works or motives. All of you must try to

destroy the corrupted law and establish true law in the world.

29 JANUARY 1983

God resides only in cleanliness. If there is impurity in you, how can God

reside in your heart? So to reach God, look to cleanliness.

In life, everything is action, kriya, eating, drinking, coming and going.

Everything is full of activity; every moment ts full of action. It is the duty

of every one to be active; to be lazy is like making yourself dirty. Those

who live in Haidakhan must be very clean, take baths, and have only clean

thoughts.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI JAI

February 1983

2 FEBRUARY 1983

During His Evening Bath

All my body is meant to dry up one day, so don't care to put too much oil on

it. This body is here only to serve people. All the living beings, animals,

flowers, plants, and stones have been given a form by God and this body

has been given by God to perform a duty in this world. So even my own

body has come only to perform a duty and to serve all human and living

beings.

But when human beings come in this world, they forget their duty and they

fall into the attachment of maya and into the concepts of "me" and "mine"

and so they forget God.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI JAI

16 FEBRUARY 1983

Babaji is the Compassionate One.

Babayji will fulfil all your desires if you come to him. In return He asks you

to be human. You must work. You should do your work, whatever it may

be, to the best of your ability. You must be alert in every moment. You must

be true to your country.

This is the time for action as is explained in the Bhagavad Gita. All

religions and castes are acceptable.

March 1983

21 MARCH 1983

I want to congratulate the people who stayed behind here (when Shri Babaji

went to Vrindaban and Bombay) for decorating the kirtan hall with beauty

and dignity. I congratulate you, because you have tried to bring heaven to

this earth. The cleanliness, beauty and dignity you have created demands

appreciation. Now it is everyone's duty to maintain them.

Every human being should understand his duty. A real human being is he

who does his work/duty equally, whether I am present or not. You have

brought such artistic beauty to this hall that the atmosphere around, nature,

and even the gods are pleased with you; this hall has become a home for

divine beings.

As I have told you before, the thing needed in this Age is work (karma). In

every Age people have reached salvation through different types of action

and sadhana (spiritual discipline), but in this Age one can reach liberation

only through hard work. I want real, practical human beings and only he is

a true human being who lives in accordance with this Age. We need not

consider religion or caste, but look only to hard work. Arjuna, for example,

was renowned as a karma yogi, and even King Janaka was famous for being

a karma yogi. You should progress on this road of karma yoga in the same

way. The troubles that beset this Age can be resolved through karma yoga.

You should become pioneers of this Age and search for truth. You have to

become adventurous and awaken truth within you. This is real yoga.

At present, world crises are increasing; this we have to remedy. As I have

told you before, you all should become brave, steadfast and truthful in

action. Become of good character and conduct. Regardless of which

country you come from, you will have to act your part for the great changes

of this Great Revolution. You must not spend your time wastefully but

utilize it by doing the right kind of work.

You may ask "How will Babaji bring about this Revolution?"

I have repeatedly told you that when the right time comes, all will be

revealed. You may wonder also how one can counteract all the powerful

weaponry and atom bombs that have been produced. The fact is that such

weapons already existed in the days of Rama; even in the Dvapara Yuga

they existed. Present day science has not yet reached the stage of

development of those times. Then they had rain producing weapons so that

you could take a bath in the water they produced. Present day science is far

from reaching this stage. When the right time comes, all will be revealed on

its own.

Just as the days of the Mahabharata the Pandavas had come into possession

of powers, in the same way, when the time comes, all will come about by

itself. This revolution will set fire to the whole world. Only those will live

who have adventure in their hearts, those who are wed to truth. You should

all go forward with courage and adventure. This is why you should proceed

with your duty always foremost in your mind. Idleness is death for a human

being. Due to man's idleness, the world has reached a point of total despair.

To do karma is the true path and in that only is there happiness and peace.

(Babaji, commenting on the way kirtan is conducted, went on to say how

kirtan should really be sung and played).

Kirtan should come to you naturally and through your soul. When you sing,

you and those who listen to the kirtan should enjoy it, it should be sung in

harmony, with a slow rhythm. Put your soul into it and it will flow. Don't

sing kirtan as though you are competing with one another or fighting with

each other, beating very fast rhythms; the melody should flow in all its

sweetness.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

22 MARCH 1983

Every day you hear something and today I will repeat what I have said

before. A great Revolution is coming. Wherever you live, be prepared to

face the Revolution. Whatever occupation you might have, take part in the

Revolution. Whether one works in the police department or in the military,

everyone will take part. Everyone must spread the message of Babaji,

wherever he lives. Only that person can take part that is prepared to face

death, which is prepared to die at any moment. Only the man who is daring

and has courage, who is prepared to die for the sake of righteousness, is fit

to face the Revolution.

The whole universe will be involved in this Mahakranti (Great Revolution).

It is not limited to India. I am warning everyone in the universe. In

whatever area one may live, he must spread this message. To whatever

profession a person may belong, whatever may be his activity, he must take

part in this Revolution. This will be the greatest Revolution in the history of

the world so all of you must be alert and make others alert.

Awake! Arise! Everybody must make a firm resolve. Men and women from

all over the world must take part. In other Yugas, only men took part in

revolutions and wars but now women are coming forward, so it is necessary

for them, too, to take part in this Revolution. Everybody must make

contacts on all sides of the world and unite together.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

27 MARCH 1983

During Evening Darshan

At this moment in Haidakhan the majority of you are Germans and it is

your special duty to look after the activities, the management and discipline

of the ashram. It is your duty to inform those who come of what the ashram

program is and to enforce discipline. It is the duty of Har Govind Baba to

give daily satsang of at least one or two hours to his brothers and sisters in

the pyramid or in the garden. This is a must. The time is best in the

morning, before work. If you teach them in the early morning, their minds

are fresh and the prevailing atmosphere is clear.

Many times before I have told you that you must be very alert and observe

the rules of the ashram. The life of the ashram must be guided by alertness

and attention. I do not like careless people. It is your duty to bring alertness,

promptness and attentiveness into your lives.

I want to root out the seed of laziness in the world. Everyone should be hard

working. Those of you who are old must come to kirtan. Everyone must

take part in the ashram activities according to their capacities. Firstly I give

you karma yoga. You can advance only through karma yoga; by karma yoga

you may benefit others also. A lazy person cannot do karma and is like a

dead person. Give great importance to karma yoga and proceed. When

laziness is rooted out from this world, all the world's sorrows and troubles

will come to an end. Only hard work can make a person powerful and

energetic. Karma is of first and foremost importance in your life. Many

times I have told you that only through karma yoga will I give you

liberation. In this age it is the only type of yoga one can do, it is the only

way to realization and progress.

You must awake others and make them arise and be alert. If you are always

alert, this will be of great benefit to you. You will achieve happiness and

you will be saved from the calamities, which are coming very soon.

JAI MAHA MAYA KI

April 1983

7 APRIL 1983

The Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of the Sikh religion, will be

recited continuously for three days, beginning tomorrow. This recitation

will take place for the sake of world peace and everyone present here will

be fortunate to participate in this event. This scripture contains the divine

words of Guru Nanak (15th century) who founded the Sikh religion in the

Punjab.

During these three days, everyone going to the reading should cover his or

her head as a mark of respect for the customs of this religion. Go and listen

to the recitation with great love and faith. Devotees from Bombay for the

promotion of world peace have arranged it. The recitation will begin

tomorrow at 9.00 A. M. The permanent residents of Haidakhan will look

after the program and the guests, and should do so with respect. This is the

second year at Hairakhan for this great event and all should consider

themselves fortunate to be here.

In the world today fire is bursting out on one side, while nectar flows on the

other. You must decide if you choose fire or nectar. While flames of the fire

are spreading, it is up to us to save others and ourselves. We must be alert.

At this moment, people are jumping into the fire because of their ignorance.

We must save these people, and we can do so only if we have great courage.

We should give this courage to others as nothing can be done without it.

Courage is the most important thing. Shri Mahaprabhuji has told you many

times to wake up. Wake up yourselves and others. Control your mind and

have firm determination. Whoever comes here must vow to save him and

the world. Wherever you go, be prepared to save people. Be firm like a

rock, deep and serious like the sea. Think of the earth as a mother. This is

one earth. Don't be divided by thinking of yourselves as belonging to

different countries.

We belong to one earth. Proceed with this in mind. Look to the future with a

vision of good deeds for the whole world, not just one county., Have great

courage and patience and be not afraid of water, fire or great storms — face

them bravely.

Shri Mahaprabhuji reveals the truth of a mystery to you; the Revolution will

occur simultaneously everywhere in the world. Countries which believe that

they can save themselves through the newly invented weapons, can forget

this thought, for they will not be able to do so. Everyone knows of the

present day events taking place in Iran. No one had ever heard of the name

of Khomeini before and suddenly he captured everything he wanted.

Shri Mahaprabhuji is preparing for the Great Revolution. When and where

it will start is not to be disclosed now. When the time comes you all will

know. In the Treta Yuga, the revolution (Kranti) started from Lanka and

until it happened, no one, not even Rama, knew that it would start from

there. In the Dvapara Yuga, at the time of Lord Krishna, no one knew where

the revolution would start. When it began at Kurukshetra, people from all

over the world collected there for the beginning of a world war.

Mahaprabhuji will show his lila to the world in the same way. As you know,

the flames of revolution are presently spreading in the world. There is no

power which can stop the fire and reduce the heat. Super powers like Russia

and America will not be able to face the fire even with their new weapons.

Nothing that they have invented will be of any use. Everything can be

destroyed. All must be prepared for this revolution — especially those who

are here. Whether old or young, private or public, those working or not —

all must take part. It is devotion, love and yoga for you to save the world

and join in the revolution. For those who are true devotees of Babaji, the

flames of fire will become cool. Face the fire and it will turn to ice. This

requires control of mind and a firm determination. Everyone must consider

himself a soldier and be active. Everyone will have to face the fire.

8 APRIL 1983

All must be aware that the recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib is taking

place. Shri Sardadi of Bombay has organized this recitation for the benefit

of the whole world. This reading describes the path of righteousness and it

will inspire you with great courage. Its message is one of determination and

duty.

To lead a true life, one must have firm determination and be aware that

there is one Soul present in all people. The Guru Granth Sahib for centuries

has inspired the Sikh community with courage and determination; it is even

in the blood of their small children. There are many instances in Sikh

history of heroism and martyrdom; the two small boys of Guru Govind

Singh were buried alive. They had the high spirit and determination to

follow the path of righteousness. They preferred to give up their lives rather

than abandon their religion.

Sikhs throughout history have suffered atrocities for the sake of their

religion; they have shed their blood in great numbers — they have preferred

death to untruth. Such a time has come, now. Everyone must have the same

faith in truth and righteousness.

10 APRIL 1983

Shri Mahaprabhuji wishes to thank all those of the Sikh community who

organized and participated in reading the Guru Granth Sahib. The words of

this scripture are the same as Shri Mahaprabhuji uses in His speeches as

they are meant to inspire faith and determination.

All great saints and spiritual leaders who have appeared in the world have

come to establish world peace and unity for humanity as a whole. Jealousy

and hatred are the two causes by which humanity is ruined. In your lives

these two vices should have no place.

I want to weed out the prevailing nonviolence in the world. It is a cause of

apathy and idleness. This nonviolence has cooled the blood of men so that it

has become like cold water. This attitude of nonviolence produces a lack of

discrimination between good and evil. Everyone should lead a life of

bravery and courage. A man without courage Is like a dead man. Life

without courage is no life.

At present, many atrocities are being committed in the world. Human

beings are treated like animals. No one has had the courage to stand up

against these atrocities but everyone should be brave and resist them.

Everyone must be of firm determination and stick to what he believes to be

true. Be constant in your actions and dutiful. Lethargy must have no place

in your lives. Lethargy is the weakest trait in man. The day mankind

becomes hard working, the world will lack nothing. Man must live and

improve through work. Work is the highest form of worship. You can

evolve in all ways by doing work.

10 APRIL 1983

Shastriji Speaks

By the grace of Shri Mahaprabhuji, the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib

has been completed today without difficulty. The Lord says: "The saint

always resides in My heart and I am in the heart of the saint. The saint

knows Me alone, thinks of Me alone and I know him alone who is truly

devoted to me.

Guru Nanak, who appeared in Punjab, was such a saint. Whatever he did,

he did for the sake of humanity. The actions of great saints like Guru Nanak

are aimed exclusively at the welfare of mankind as a whole to lead men to

the true goal of life.

The words of the saints contain a vibration and energy that have the power

to remove vice and evil from the world. The value of their words is that

they inspire. This is why the scriptures say that their words have to be read

again and again and to be meditated upon and be put into practice. The

reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, by the grace of Shri Mahaprabhuji, was

like a flow of nectar.

Shri Mahaprabhuji is very pleased. He gives you blessings for the future

and blesses your families so that all who took part in this sacred function

may prosper. Those who conceived of the idea and helped to realize it will

be blessed wherever they go. The doors of Vishwa Mahadham are always

open to great devotees of God whose hearts are full of love, to bring the

vibration of their devotion here.

'Shishya' in Hindi means 'disciple' — a Sanskrit word — so that the 'Sikhs',

so to speak, are all disciples of God. The few Sikhs assembled here are part

of a large community and wherever they go they take with them the

blessings and inspiration to spread the message in their community.

"Oh God, let you alone remain, let me be totally annihilated. You alone are;

I have no existence. As long as I am alive let me give this life to you and let

'I' be destroyed."

10 APRIL 1983 (Evening)

Shastriji speaks on the occasion of the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib

When the Supreme manifests and comes on to the stage of life, the ships of

all world religions come to sail the seas. Books written some thousand years

ago make it clear that God comes for the benefit of devotes of different

religious paths and by doing so He unites the different paths making them

one. What good fortune we have to witness the divine lila with our own

eyes !

Shri Babaji made temples for the worshippers of different Gods: for Lord

Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Surya Narayana (the Sun god), Guru Gorakhnath,

Lord Kartikeya (he who has six heads, eldest son of Lord Shiva), Dattatreya

Bhagwan (Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together), the Mother Goddess

with Ganesh and Bhairava, Lord Hanuman, Sita and Rama, etc. All gods

have been accorded respect by being installed here: they have the absolute

right of being worshipped. At the same time, they are symbols of all

religions.

Shri Babaji has organized the recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib at this

sacred place. He thereby sets an example for all to follow. When such

studies are undertaken in sacred places it charges them with divine energy

and, like the flow of the waters of the river Ganga, benefits the whole

world. Whenever recitations of such sacred scriptures take place, the

vibrations go throughout the three worlds: bhu — earth, bhuvah —

atmosphere, svaha — sky. But the recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib last

year and this year, here at Vishwa Mahadham, will reach the highest heaven

— sachkh and the seventh heaven, which is the heaven of Absolute Truth.

Rishis and maharishis have always recited and studied great scriptures in

holy places, because they wanted the sound waves to reach through the

seven heavens: bhu — bhuvah — svaha — maha — jahatapa — sat —

earth — atmosphere — heaven — great heaven — heaven of knowledge —

heaven of penance — heaven of Truth. To direct sound through the seven

heavens, it is necessary to have these studies taken up at such sacred sites.

Guru Nanak came very near Hairakhan to do tapasya (to practice

austerities). When he was on his way to Rita Sahib (a sacred site in the

Himalayas), he passed through Hairakhan and the tenth Guru (of the Sikh

religion), Govind Singh, created a water source and lake with his arrow at

Hemkund (Golden Lake) northeast of Hairakhan. The Lake is still there and

is a sacred site. Guru Harkrishan created Harishkund. When he returned to

Nanakbata, Guru Nanak passed again through Hairakhan. It has been said

that wherever he made footprints he left marks, enriching the sites with

sacred vibrations.

Hairakhan's beauty stems from the presence of Mt. Kailash, where Lord

Shiva did penance, and from Mt. Siddheshwar, where Lord Vishnu did

penance. Nearby is another spiritual center, Hemkund, where Guru Nanak

did, penance. For this reason, this area is particularly sacred. Shri Babaji

gives whatever saints like Guru Nanak has preached, in that He makes

people execute His teachings. Shri Babaji shows us the practical side of the

teachings of great saints like Guru Nanak, who did not preach a particular

religion or cult. He gave teachings of spiritual perfection, valid for all

mankind. To follow these teachings is to realize good for all humanity and

the unity of all humanity and the unity of the individual soul with the

universal Soul. It is for this reason that Shri Babaji is spreading His

teaching, so that we may understand unity. What great sacrifice Guru Nanak

made for the sake of humanity! Now his disciples offer their lives for the

sake of religion, unity and truth. Shri Babaji now spreads these teachings

throughout the world; whatever Guru Nanak taught, Babaji will apply in

action. It is only after many years that the practical form of these teachings

evolves. When preached by the saints, the words are read, meditated on and

only much later are they given practical application. The time has come for

the teachings of Guru Nanak to be put into practice.

We calculate time with our limited minds; either after or before the birth of

Christ. And in India we calculate time according to the reign of some of our

great emperors of ancient times, like Vikram Sambat or Shak Sambat. In

reality, however, time cannot be measured. Time is infinite, eternal.

Mahakal, the Lord of Time, is, for Shri Babaji, like the twinkling of an eye

all these millions and billions of years.

Today technological progress has created atomic weapons, which can

destroy the world in seconds. But our great saints of the past, with their

teachings and scriptures, have created an antidote these destructive

weapons. Only after the Lord had created nectar did he create poison.

Therefore, all of you have to be very alert.

The mere sound of these scriptures purifies, even without an understanding

of their meaning.

So listen attentively and be benefited by them. They are not ordinary words

and sentences written by anybody. Their sounds and words are like mantras,

full of spiritual power. It is said that intellectuals write in order to explain,

but such explanation comes afterwards; first come the words of highly

realized souls, then an explanation may be given. What a saint says or

writes is not to be measured with the intellect. The words of the saint, not

the explanation given after words, provide the measure for right and wrong.

Shri Babaji has come to save righteousness and to remove unrighteousness.

He is the greatest and highest power but he has come with a human body to

do that which no other power but He could undertake. Staying at

Hairakhan, Shri Babaji manifests Himself throughout the whole world.

People from around the world come every year to have His Darshan. Even

without coming here, many experience Shri Babaji in their own countries.

But when they come here, Babaji gives them Darshan, actual experience.

When they come here, they realize He is the same.

This is Babaji's greatness — without leaving this country He manifests His

powers throughout the world. Over twenty countries were represented here

to celebrate a spectacular Christmas last year, touching the hearts of all.

There are many places in India where ashrams of Shri Babaji have been

established. India in this way is very fortunate, to be the place of divine

incarnations like Rama and Krishna, where many saints have appeared like

Guru Nanak, of highest spiritual development. Shri Babaji, moreover, is

blessing people in India individually by going from house to house.

(Then followed an invitation for breakfast for the next day, the end of the

reading of the Guru Granth Sahib and the injunction to render service

during the Bhandara, to show good comportment as resident volunteers of

Shri Babaji).

Babaji concluded:

All of you are soldiers of Hairakhan. Do your duty with faith and devotion.

You must remove hatred and jealousy from your hearts to be of real service.

All of you must climb the mountain of victory.

11 APRIL 1983

Shri Mahaprabhuji will not spread the word of this revolution by radios,

newspapers, television or even the written word. He will do it

simultaneously everywhere through His inner power., Before, many 'lions'

took birth for the sake of revolution — Subhash Chandra Bose, Mussolini,

Hitler, Stalin (Shri Babaji sometimes cites active leaders, including Hitler,

Mussolini. Lenin, as examples of men of single mindedness and intensity of

purpose, even though motivated by negative aims. He notes that 'their

karma yoga shook the world’. In this context, Tulsidas said: 'As a man

driven by passion can think only of possessing women. As a man of avarice

is compelled to act for gain of wealth, in like manner the devotee of God

should be focused on dedication and service to God".

In Christian religious tradition, Saul is such an example. Through his

spiritual conversion, he became Paul on the road to Damascus. With the

same intensity [with which] he previously had persecuted Christians, he

then sought to convert others to Christianity. The same energy was

harnessed to spiritualism. And, in the U.S.A., Abraham Lincoln. There were

certain shortcomings before — before the people did not have a slogan of

Power. Now I have given the slogan "JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI" —

"Victory to the Supreme Mother, to the Divine Energy!"

There will be people now with shaven heads and Sikhs with turbans and

beards on the world flag. Yogis and yoginis will be there. They will all

come on to the world map. The fact is that the problem is universal; I have

repeated this many times. It was Shirdi Maulana, also known as Sai Baba of

Shirdi in his incarnation as a Muslim emperor 800 years ago, who said that

yogis and yoginis will take part in this revolution. The great energies, both

known and unknown, which may be activated at any moment will be

utilized in this revolution.

The fact is, I have spoken before. I will have to speak again. The fact is, I

have to awaken the world from its sleep. The fact is that I, too, will have to

come forward for this revolution. The fact is, to do duty, to be dutiful, is

what I call Mahayoga. The fact is that at this moment our duty is to help the

helpless. The fact is, the future kingdom will have no party; it will be a

movement and this movement will be worldwide. The fact is, the person

before you with the bulging eyes like the back of a seashell is the one who

will come before you time and again. The fact is that he is the head of this

movement. The fact is he will go to Assam, Punjab, Iran, Iraq; wherever

there is revolution, and there he will go. It is difficult to find a more serious

man. The fact is, that I have said it is a fact.

Baba Hargovind will remain here. He will be in charge of things whenever I

go out. He will be working here because I found Him to be a true yogi; he

has the responsibility for yoga. Lok Nath will have to look after State

affairs; he has such beautiful eyes. The fact is that our movement will have

its seat at the centre of the world. The fact is that today I conclude my

speech here.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

The fact is you have to be alert twenty four hours a day. The fact is, I have

told you at this before, what you should do, what you should not do. When

Mahaprabhuji participates in this work, all means will come to Him; all

weapons and armaments will automatically be available. Mahaprabhuji

does not have to build factories for that, all means will be available at the

right time. The fact is, wise people will come to Mahaprabhuji by

themselves and those who are not wise will have to be brought here.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

(In Hindi, the repetition of 'the fact is' — "kai hai ki" — came from the lips

of Shni Mahaprabhuji like a mantra. It has been left in the translation, even

though the vibrational effect in English is less than in Hindi).

12 APRIL 1983

All of you must bring alertness into your lives. The revolutionary spirit,

which I want to inspire in the hearts of all of you, is for the peace of the

world. This revolution takes place for the sake of world peace. This is my

sole aim and main task. In the Mahabharata, at the time of Lord Krishna,

the same path was followed as it was at the time of Lord Rama. When

unrighteousness prevails in the world this is the only path possible. All of

you must become soldiers. As you see the soldiers (of the Sikh religion)

standing here before you, so you too will become soldiers of Hairakhan.

You may think that so few people can do nothing but there are millions of

people in the world waiting on an impulse from Babaji; they are prepared to

offer up their lives. Going beyond fear of death, proceeding with courage,

people will give their lives for this revolution. Even the Lord of Death (Yam

Raj) is prepared to take part in this revolution. This being so, how can there

be doubt about anyone else?

You must make every effort to become alert. Wherever you live, there you

must be alert. Babaji will give His Blessings from here but you must be

very alert everywhere.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

15 APRIL 1983

You should sing devotional music in a way that stirs the soul; it should

evoke deep feelings. It should not be a race of rhythm or competition of

voices. You should sing with love. Do not sing like you are taking part in a

theatrical performance. Only those who know the song should sing. When

you make music, it should touch the heart so that it leaves a memory on the

mind. Whatever you do should have strength in it.

20 APRIL 1983

(At the annual meeting of Haidakhandi Samaj, Shri Shastriji read a speech

which Babaji had dictated to him earlier in the day.)

“Duties of the Haidakhandi Samaj”

It gives me great pleasure to be addressing the half yearly meeting of the

HAIDAKHANDI SAMAJ. The main purpose of the Samaj is service to

humanity. Service to humanity is the best service to God. Our motto is

'work is worship’. It is our duty, as those working within the Samaj, to show

the path to those who are in need of help, inspiring them to overcome

lethargy which is the cause for inaction in the world, inspiring them to

work. Therefore, I first want to root out lethargy in you. In this Yuga, the

only way to obtain siddhis, to become really strong, is Karma or action.

Goswami Tulsidas said in his 'Ram charita Manas’: "The Lord Himself

created the law of karma; as you sow, so you shall reap". Keeping this basic

principle in Mind, our main duty should be to spread the message of Karma

Yoga in the world, we ourselves giving an example to all, by practicing it.

Whenever true progress was made in the world, it was due to the

hardworking individuals of a particular Age. Today it is our task to go

everywhere, from house to house, spreading righteousness, guiding

everyone on the path of karma, giving them practical instructions, being

ourselves examples. By karma alone can we become prosperous. We have

to Work to our last breath.

(Shastriji's comments to the General Meeting)

The HAIDAKHANDI SAMAJ is, in fact, an ancient association but the

continuity of its work was broken with time. With His reappearance, Sri

Mahaprabhuji has graced us with reestablishing the Samaj. Not long ago

Hairakhan was an inaccessible place but with transport and other facilities

now being provided, it has become easy for everyone to come here. Now

there is even provision here to feed the hungry, provide water to the thirsty,

to clothe the poor.

We all are eyewitnesses to the fact that Sri Mahaprabhuji Himself is the

greatest Karma Yogi. He is continuously present among us, in an effort to

teach us karma yoga, directing all the work tirelessly from morning to night

without any need or desire for Himself. The astonishing fact of Sri

Mahaprabhuji's way of working is that we see people from all parts of the

world coming here. We also know that his message is rapidly spreading

everywhere; thousands are coming for His darshan. Other holy men go

abroad to spread their teachings — still their work stagnates. Sri

Mahaprabhuji has never left this divine centre to go to foreign countries, yet

the glory of the name of Haidakhandi is spreading to the four corners of the

world.

The aim of this meeting is to make us realize fully that, like children of the

same father, we must help one another, overcoming jealousy and hatred,

and spreading goodwill among men.

The real miracle of Sri Babaji is that he has transformed this place through

His spiritual power alone; there was nothing, now there is a garden in which

the river of plenty is flowing.

Without external help, solely through the power of His perfect Being, many

temples and ashrams have been built in several Indian states, as well as

abroad. Within the thirteen years since His appearance, people from all

walks of life have come here and received blessing in plenty.

Although the constitution of this association, the Haidakhandi Samaj, and

its legal registration took place only three years ago, Babaji's impact on

every sphere of life, His message of Truth, Simplicity and Love makes it

evident that it will not be long before Sri Mahaprabhuji will remove pain

and poverty in the world and awaken the consciousness of universal

brotherhood, spreading true peace and joy. Sri Mahaprabhuji will transform

the world. Having pledged Himself to serve humanity, Sri Mahaprabhuji is

immersed in activity. He will unite mankind through the force of His

spiritual power and show it a new direction for progress.

To spread education, true knowledge is essential — from which will grow

universal love and brotherhood. This is how a new generation of brave and

enthusiastic people will grow up, once the helpless have been given

support. In Hairakhan, provision has been made for medical service and

poor scholars are receiving free education from the ashram funds.

Likewise, you should look to the areas of your countries where people are

poverty stricken and helpless and then do all you can to raise their standard

of living, teaching them cleanliness and high morals. To serve the needy

truly and from the heart is true service to God. Sri Babaji has now totally

committed Himself to liberate the world. Dear devotees of Babaji, you who

are obeying His orders to the letter, be determined to proceed on this divine

path. Awake! Arise! Go and learn from the wise! Become brave karma

yogis of the Lord! So as not to be caught in the whirlpool of the world,

where there is little hope of escape, become part of this nucleus of a

universal family, the HAIDAKHANDI SAMAJ! give support to its

message and activities!

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

May 1983

24 MAY 1983

Our main aim is that there be universal peace. How can we obtain this

peace? We can achieve this by eliminating all differences between caste and

creed, by eliminating all inhumanity among us. There must be only one

caste and one creed — humanity. Become human.

The only religion is humanity. There must be tolerance and forgiveness. It is

our duty to set an example for this. Everyone must be human. Everyone

must be courageous, facing the difficulties of life with bravery. Save

yourselves and others from the adharma (lawlessness) of the world.

Cowardly people are like dead people, I want to create a world of brave

people who face life as it comes. We want to save the victims of atrocities

and bring them out of their troubles. We want to bring peace not only to one

country but to the whole world; our aim is universal peace.

All of you must take a vow to go from house to house, from place to place,

and help the needy. You have to root out the inaction which is destroying

man. Inaction and idleness are the chief obstacles to man's progress. If you

learn right action, you can do anything. Action is mahayoga — the highest

yoga. You should progress through action. The political leaders of all

countries preach inaction through strikes. You should have nothing to do

with this. Man is meant for action.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

June 1983

30 JUNE 1983

I want to tell you that there is no reason for anxiety or dejection. You were

born to do karma (work, action), so continue to do karma. Karma is the

highest thing in this world. Only through karma can man advance, Lazy,

idle people are always in trouble. Karma is supreme.

All of you have worked very hard here. I want to thank you for it. The

gardens you have made here with such perseverance are unique. In future

times this will be remembered as a historical fact. It is nothing to

accomplish such work in places like Delhi or Calcutta, but to create such

gardens above the river by conquering nature is a great thing. So you must

all continue to make progress.

To others, too, you should give teachings of karma. In this age, you can

attain liberation only through karma. In other ages, people have practiced

many different forms of yoga and sadhana (religious practices), but in this

age no other sadhana than karma yoga will give you liberation. Go on

working while repeating God's name. You cannot comprehend the high

value of karma while repeating God's name.

Man's mind is very fast, faster than the wind. By doing work while

repeating God's name, your mind becomes cleansed of thoughts and

useless, negative thoughts cannot enter it. To uplift man, for the progress of

the whole of humanity, karma is a great sadhana. All of you, therefore,

continue to make progress through karma.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

July 1983

5 JULY 1983

Now you brave ones, be ready for work! Be brave. I like brave people. I

dislike cowards. Now people with courage are needed. It is better to die,

facing life with courage. To live as a coward is shameful — it is better that

the coward drown himself in the river. There is no place for cowards.

Awake! Arise! Be brave! Work and die for the sake of Rama (God). Go, all

of you, to work down in the Company Garden. All of you are brave people.

11 JULY 1983

You westerners are all hardworking and sincere. I want to thank you for the

way you have been working selflessly, setting an example of an ideal to

follow for the whole world. Karma yoga is the highest form of yoga

(mahayoga) and any advancement is done through karma alone. Proceed by

doing karma. You have worked in a way that has brought together heaven

and earth.

Scientific progress, too, has been achieved through karma alone,

through hard work. Those who have invented the atom and hydrogen

bombs also have worked selflessly, not caring about food, sleep, cold or

heat. Only in this way could they achieve their aims. They, too, were

doing yoga.

By karma yoga great things can be achieved. You can bring heaven down to

earth. You can change the whole of creation.

You may think that, by just sitting here, how can I change the world? (i.e.

how I bring about a change of heart in men?) But I tell you that half of my

work I have done by sitting here. Go on progressing through karma.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

(Babaji continued by commenting on the way devotees say, the ‘Jaikaras')

When you say ‘JAI’, say it so the earth trembles and the heavens fall down!

Don't say it like dead people, reluctantly and without life. You have time to

be without life when you are dead.

Say the 'jaikara' with love and enthusiasm so that people realize someone is

alive around here.

While you are alive, be lively, enthusiastic, and courageous.

17 JULY 1983

Today is the auspicious day of HARELA (Harela is celebrated annually at

the official beginning of the rainy season, which coincides with Guru

Purnima. The word derives from ‘hara' — green. Greenness is synonymous

with fertility, abundance, and wealth. Ten days prior to the festival five

different types of grain are sown it a special container and dedicated to the

particular household or local deity.

The festival marks the beginning of a new harvest season (the rice season

starts. The festival is celebrated it various ways throughout India as a kind

of harvest thanksgiving. In the Kumaon region, it is also a celebration of the

marriage of Shiva and Parvati. The priest cuts the ten — day — old grain.

The new grain is first offered to the deity and then put on everyone's head

as a gesture of blessing. Special pujas are offered and special dishes are

prepared.

Traditionally, the women of the household receive presents from their

parents.) and I want to say to all of you 'Happy Harela’. This applies also to

everyone in this country and to people from all other countries, to those

present and to those not actually present here. I extend my blessings on this

sacred occasion to every devotee of the Lord, wherever he may be. Those

physically distant from here should not think they are far away — they are

equally close to Me.

Though they may be thousands of miles away, they can still reach Me by

practicing devotion. What everyone should do is spread my message of

Karma Yoga throughout the world. I want karma yoga. Karma Yoga has

stagnated. I want it to come to the forefront.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

19 JULY 1983

During Evening Darshan, Shree Babaji commented about the fact that

Munirajji has been invited to take part in a spiritual conference in Austria

in September, at which the Dalai Lama will be present.

Shree Babaji said:

Muniraji may attend. The Dalai Lama is not greater than Muniraji, Muniraji

is the incarnation of Guru Dattatreya (Dattatreya — God's gift to Atri: A

divine incarnation of Brahma. Vishnu and Shiva in one body, in ancient

times. Dattatreya was a great guru and is the author of many sacred

scriptures. His teachings are incorporated in the Shirmad Bhagavatam. ).

He is a Yogi and spiritually very high. Spread this news everywhere among

the people. Soon a world meeting is going to take place here. The date has

not been fixed yet, but it will come soon.

JAI. MAHAMAYA KI JAI

28 JULY 1983

At morning darshan. When asked for this month's 'Sandesh' (message), Shri

Babaji responded:

Beginning with today, the 'Parthiv Puja’ will be performed. This month (the

lunar month, of Savan, beginning with Gurupurnima) is a beautiful month,

darmic and full of — charm. It is the month of abundance of green.

Mahaprabhuji blesses you on this day. Let it be a happy day!

All of you should be happy and peaceful. Mahaprabhuji blesses you with

happiness and peace.

The main order of Mahaprabhuji is that you must be punctual in all your

duties, always.

Those who disobey this order cannot stay. If you cannot be punctual, you

have no right to be here. Anyone making this grave mistake cannot stay.

You have come here for spiritual growth. Try to make spiritual progress.

Spend your time here doing bhajans, meditation, kirtan, and service.

The peaceful vibration of Haidakhan must be preserved. Do not disturb the

peaceful vibrations of the ashram by wrong actions. Mahaprabhuji ts very

strict about this. Those who disturb the peace of the ashram must leave.

Those who come to Haidakhan must cooperate in maintaining the harmony

of the ashram. They must participate in the arati and in all the activities.

One form of cooperation you can offer is to help with your financial

contributions.[emphasis by converter from PDF] There is much work to be

done, many plans to be fulfilled. This work Mahaprabhuji does is not for

personal gain. It is a universal service. All of you must cooperate and help

the ashram in every way you can.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

30 JULY 1983

Today you are sitting under the vault of the starry sky. The atmosphere is

pleasant and peaceful. You are at the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas,

green with the foliage of trees and creepers. The boughs of trees, covered

with many colored blossoms, are swaying in the breeze. During this time

the waters of Gautama Ganga are fast flowing and strong. We are now in

the month of Savan, the significance of this month is mentioned in the

sacred scriptures : the air is soft, cool and fragrant.

In this month people should fast and do penance. You should eat only once

a day. Spend the maximum amount of time in meditation. The best

meditation is to do your duty. To obey orders is real yoga.

When there is an auspicious constellation of the stars in a man's life, then

only can he come to a sacred place and meet saintly people. Only in the

company of such people can he experience spiritual vibrations and practice

the recitation of God's names.

When a man's bad karmas are coming to an end, then he is naturally drawn

to a sacred place and the company of good people. On the contrary, when

the sins of a man reach a climax, then he is drawn to places of low

vibrations and to bad company. His karma does not allow him to remain in

a sacred place. This is why every man must walk the path of truth.

Now Daia Shah, the Persian Emperor Darius, is climbing up the stairs,

coughing. (Vishnu Datt Shastri came up the steps from Swamjji's room just

then). He comes and sits down in a corner and listens attentively. He, too, is

blessed, sitting under the starry vault of the sky. He is sitting in such a dark

spot that he cannot even see where his own hands are. What may he be

thinking? He has reformed Indian culture. Emperor Darius is a great creator

and can change what is created at any time. From time to time, a great guide

of men who shows the path of truth to others comes into the world.

Tulsidas, for example, was such a man and there have been many men who

followed in his footsteps. Shastriji is such a man. He is a true son of

Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; It was She who sent him.

And in another comer Pir Ali (Har Govind) is sitting at the feet of Lord

Hanuman with his harmonium. Over him, too, spreads the starry vault of

the sky. The waves of the Gautama Ganga are roaring; her waves are

flowing to a poetic rhythm. Thousands of people owe their lives to her

sacred waters. Bathing in them redeems all from all ailments. This is what

Pir Ali is saying. I don't know what he is brooding on. He is very busy these

days with construction work in the ashram. Now there is even sweet and

cool spring water from the mountains down to the dhuni. The minds of

those who drink it will be cooled. Even the coolness of water coolers does

not compare to it. The existence of this water pipe is due to the efficiency of

the fakirs/yogis.

The day will come when the area around the dhuni will become "Fakirabad

— Yogi City". In the future, this place will see great progress. You are

eyewitnesses to the fact that people from all over the world come here

without being called. All those who want liberation will certainly come

here. This is Emperor Darius’ opinion and Pir Ali is thinking the same.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

August 1983

2 AUGUST 1983

The door and windows of the dhuni building, which houses the new holy

seat (asana), have been left open. This means that the sanctuary is open to

all, whoever they are, from whichever place they come. It is of vital

importance to everyone who comes here and wants to be benefited

spiritually to have the darshan of the dhuni. This dhuni is not new, although

it has recently been newly housed. It is a most ancient dhuni. Mahaprabhuji

did not only make this dhuni with his own hands, he himself supervised and

directed every detail of the work.

Shri Mahaprabhuji closed His speech by saying: Without dhuni, no

meditation, without Guru, no knowledge.

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

2 AUGUST 1983

Shastriji Speaks

Every particle of this place — Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham has the power

to enlighten us. In many religions, the fire is sacred and is the witness of

spiritual practice. It is considered divine. In ancient India, the rishis guarded

their sacred fire most carefully and kept it clean, as it was believed to be the

residence of divinity. Sitting by the dhuni purifies one's vibrations.

This you can find out for yourself. Whenever you have any kind of trouble,

go to the dhuni and let it give you solace and uplift your spirit.

The fire pit was first outside, on the terrace; then it was shifted and given a

structure around it. This structure was a mud hut, covered with straw. Now

it is an enlarged, cemented, brick building. It is a unique dhuni, in that it has

eight sides for the four directions and four subdivisions of space. Each of

these sides has a divine guard (digpal, bhairava) standing permanently by it

with trishul raised. Whatever spiritual practice you do there will bear much

fruit. Both the tree growing nearby and the mountain stream flowing by its

side seem to have been waiting to protect the place and to give it water.

The day will come when this dhuni will be world famous, for great miracles

will be performed here. People from all over the world will come and

prostrate to it. As the Shiva temples are open to all who worship God, so

also will this dhuni be open. The Gautama Ganga, flowing by its side, is an

example to all devotees as she flows, continuously murmuring the mantra

Om Namah Shivaya through her waves, so your devotion should flow in

one single stream, with the mantra Om Namah Shivaya coming forth from

it. Bhole Baba Ki Jai!

JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI

3 AUGUST 1983

For the sake of Lord Rama, all of you are sitting here under the sacred pepal

tree. This is a most sacred and auspicious tree. Divine beings are living

under it and you are all blessed to be sitting under this great, sacred tree.

Many years of penance has been done under it (by Shri Mahaprabhuji)

since ancient times. On this earth, you should consider yourself to be most

fortunate. Even the gods of heaven long to be in the shade of this tree. In

this world and in all the three worlds it is the most sacred tree that exists.

According to the world's Sanatana Dharma, the last rites of a man are

always performed under a pepal tree. It is considered a living, conscious

being. You should daily do bhajans, and kirtans here. It has great

significance to be singing the praises of the Lord under this tree.

I want to thank you all who are doing efficient work here. I thank you all

the more because you are giving new life to Karma Yoga. The credit for

giving new life to this form of Yoga goes to you. It was about to die out in

this world. In the Kali Yuga, the tamas — guna (quality of ignorance and

inertia) is three fourths prevalent, with one fourth of rajas and almost no

sattva (goodness and steadiness of mind). The machine is eating up human

labor.

The machine is even beginning to eat up human beings. Great professionals,

as for example doctors, have been rendered inactive by the machines. And

the time will come when doctors will even forget their knowledge

altogether and all work will be taken over by machines.

Therefore, you should all be practicing karma yoga to attain your life's goal.

Karma yoga is maha yoga. It can make a man and it can destroy him. The

principle of karma is very great.

Pirshah's (Hargovind Baba's) Asana (at the dhuni in the Company garden) is

about to be completed very soon. There will be kirtan and bhajan

performances there. The dhuni will become a great sacred place of the

world, where one can attain liberation. The sacred Ganga is flowing nearby

and a beautiful spring comes from the mountains right by its side. Those

present here should go daily to have darshan of the dhuni and do pranam to

it. You can go twice daily to attend the aarati there.

All of you are very blessed to be living in the most sacred place in the

world. You are giving dedicated service to this place with your body, mind

and soul. You should know that you have security here — even at the time

of pralaya (dissolution) this place will be safe. This is the boon given to it

by Mahaprabhuji — it cannot be destroyed in pralaya.