From Theory to Practice

Just as physics or chemistry could be complicated if the teacher is not sure of the fundamentals, with spirituality, we need to go to those who know the subject clearly, so that they can guide us past all the hurdles. How far teachers can take us depends on how far they have gone. Just as we can perform some of our experiments in a science laboratory, similarly, our spiritual laboratory is our body and a spiritual guide teaches us the way to do the experiments here. They help us connect with the inner Light and Sound so that we can go within, experiment and watch our progress. They can give us not only the theory but also the practical aspect of Self-realisation so that we can experience God. A spiritual guide wants us to know who we really are. They help us realise that we are not the body; that the real thing is the soul; that the soul in us is a part of God, and we have to love and respect every human being, and each form of creation. If we can get to a stage where we realise that the soul in each form of creation is a part of God, then we will have no trouble seeing the Light of God in everyone. As soon as we get to that state where we see the Light of God in everyone, then the connection of our soul with God happens immediately. Once we go within and we do the experiments in this laboratory that God has given us, then we can see for ourselves the benefits of meditation


Source: Economic Times, 16/10/2019