The Meaning of Christmas

This picture, taken in Houston, Texas, on Christmas Night, 1963, shows Master in Iris hotel room shortly after inviting all of us who were following Him to join Him. (Visible are Marian Ojeda, Lucille Gunn, and Mr. Khanna.) The bowl on the table was filled with big nuts, which Muster was giving out us parshad – so generously that they were cascading from our filled-up hands onto the floor! The sweetness of that blessed time with Him will never be forgotten by those of as lucky enough to be there. That Christmas with Christ was highlighted by the beautiful message given below, issued on that day.

There is a tradition which tells us that Christmas symbolises the birth of the Christ Child in the human heart. To be truly Christ-like, the disciple must become as a little child, a pure and unsullied vessel, receiving the nectar of the Holy Spirit as an upturned chalice.

If you love me, keep my commandments!

Truth is above all, but True Living is still above Truth. This requires leading a life of continence, humility, truthfulness, Love and devotion to God and all creation. To become a mouthpiece of Master, expressing Master’s will and purpose, you must surrender all to Master. This does not mean the giving up of employment, home, possessions, family and friends. It means simply: let the will of the Master work in you and through you, let your whole life be dedicated to service of the Master. Like a flute, be all vacant from within so that the Master may make sweet music of your life.

This is the Christ-like way, the True Message, meaning and purpose of Christmas. Master brought the Christ Child to birth in your heart. You, in turn, must become as a little child and surrender yourselves to the ever-loving and merciful Father Who watches over you, guides you, and cares for you. I wish you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

My Love goes to you all
Kirpal Singh