My Dear Ones,
Last Thursday, we joined the Hindus in honoring spiritual
teachers on the full moon day in July reserved in the Hindu
Calendar for such an occasion. This event is called Guru
Purnima. Purnima literally means the full moon. Spiritual
teachers are seen in this tradition to be the ones filled
with the light of the spirit. It was a joy for us to join
in this occasion as we believe in Blue Star that it is only
the true spiritual teachers of our world who can lead us
out of the darkness of fear, loneliness and misery arising
from ignorance of our true nature.
Spiritual teachers, regardless of the tradition to which
they belong, manifest love, peace and wisdom to such a degree
that they inspire transformation in others in a very natural
and effortless way. Their own light has the power to awaken
our light. They are messengers who have become their message.
Their power to inspire and awaken comes from who they are.
These are the leaders we need in our society today. These
are the leaders we need to listen to. These are the leaders
whose footsteps we need to follow if we too are to become
true leaders.
In my own journey of self discovery true awakening of my
spirit only came when I made contact with such a being.
Initially, I was profoundly influenced by the environment
which he created and the energy it possessed. This awakened
in me my own inner guide. It was then that I realized with
certainty that the purpose of the physical guide is to inspire
the awakening of our own inner guide. True teachers ask
nothing from us but offer themselves in service if we are
sincere in seeking and receptive to their guidance. Their
joy is in the giving.
Today, I believe that only such teachers can bring the best
within us and lead us on the path to true freedom. As we
seek to create a better world we need to recognize them
and accept the gift they offer to us in wrapped so beautifully
in their words of wisdom, eyes of kindness and intentions
of selfless love. Their very presence is a blessing to our
world wherever they live. May their light continue to light
up our world.
May we and all our spiritual teachers be blessed on this
sacred day and always.
In loving service,
Vasudeva