He came to make us Satsangis

VI

Hazur had many virtues which we need, especially in our present state of delusion and despondency. He always had a cheerful and pleasant personality. He had all smiles on His ever-glistening face. Those who have seen Him know that He had immeasurable Love in Him for His children, as we are. He would cast such a loving and soothing glance on us, as parents might after meeting their child after a long separation. His Love towards His children was much more than the love that hundreds of fathers and mothers have for their children. A single life-inspiring glance of His was capable of raising us to great heights. Eyes are the windows of the soul.

Swami Ji says,

These eyes are the windows that open to the abode of God.

Whenever someone bowed to Hazur in reverence, He would say,

There is nothing down at my feet. You can see me through my eyes.

Hazur used to tell us that when His son died, He felt no trace of grief, for He knew he had been a sacred trust from God, and He could take it back at His will. These things are common in the lives of Saints. Cheerfulness was one of Hazur’s many virtues. This is one thing we should learn from His life.

Have you ever considered as to where the senses derive their power? It is from the soul itself. Newton was solving certain mathematical problems on the roadside when a blaring band passed by. Someone asked him if a band had gone that way. He said that he did not know. His attention was absorbed at that time in solving the problems. Many times it happens that we do not hear even a loud sound because our attention is focused at some other point. Our attention or soul is thus the driving force of our outgoing faculties.

One whose Inner Self is overflowing with bliss will be cheerful and have a sweet tongue. Out of the abundance of his heart a man speaks. Whenever Hazur laughed, it was real and hearty laughter. Those who saw Him laughing were fortunate indeed. That life-giving laughter of Hazur can never be forgotten. The Great Souls fill the entire atmosphere with Their radiation. By just a thought of such a One, we feel uplifted.

After the partition of India in 1947, a large number of people had to emigrate from Pakistan. Some of them could not bear the shock of leaving everything in Pakistan and died soon after. It was very difficult to console them. But, those who came to Hazur had an instant soothing effect from His charged words. His simple words, Now do not worry, were enough to bring solace to them. Whoever went to Him was touched by His sweet and soothing words. Kind words don’t cost anything.

Kind words spoken with humility are the quintessence of all virtue. He was a really competent Master, and yet He possessed humility. It is rightly said that humility is the True Adornment of Saints. This should be a great lesson for us.

Hafiz says,

Kindness and consideration for both friends and enemies bring comforts in both the worlds.

Do not think ill of anyone, even your enemies. Hazur once wrote to me,

My dear, discomfort in life is the property of Saints.

He quoted an Urdu couplet:

The moment I was destined to love, sighs were given as cash grant and desert as property.

He continued:

In Satsang all sorts of people come. There are some whose hearts are overflowing with Love and devotion and who are ready to sacrifice their all – body, mind, wealth. There are some who only indulge in lip service and calumny. They are always ready to criticise and slander.

And, then He added,

But our duty is to love all. If they do not give up their hateful habit, why should we give up our loving habit?

This letter has been the sheet anchor of my life so far, and it will always remain my guiding principle.

The purpose of our life is to become a Satsangi – to get a link with the Truth.

If we attain that, we shall remain contented and happy with the entire creation.