In the Name of the Masters

A letter to initiates from T.S. Khanna, 21 November 1971

Dear Ones

In the name of His Holiness Satguru Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj, the Living Master of Spiritual Enlightenment, and in the name of all His predecessors in the line of God-realiscd Men, especially Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj, the beloved Master of the present Master and of mine, Who is daily appearing to many souls initiated and uninitiated, while being already ascended; I issue this serious and significant message to all initiates and near initiates of the Great Living Master Kirpal Singh Ji, to wit:

I have observed some wild propaganda set afloat by certain vested elements to deflect dear ones from the Holy Path. Of late, news has spread about several teachers, swamis, yogis, preachers, masters and the like visiting abroad causing disruption in the unsophisticated minds of immature initiates, misleading and making these precious souls fall prey to their fantasies. I have Love for all souls even though they work in their own chosen spheres on the basis of their own intelligence or comprehension.

Therefore, a word of caution is indeed essential for the initiates who have been accepted by the Master and granted Inner Conscious Contact with Holy Naam – viz., Word, the Divine Light and Sound Principles – after rising above body or outer consciousness.

The Sacred Books published from the forum of Ruhani Satsang discuss the theory in most lucid and illustrative terms, leaving little doubt whatsoever.

A careful and unbiased study of these books would reveal that the most important aspect of the teachings is actually living a life full of Spiritual Discipline and beatitude. The dear ones who are putting in regular time for meditations are progressing gracefully on the Path with the Grace of the Master.

However, easily misled folks among the Satsangis are cajoled by the shrewd and sophisticated preachers, et al, with flowery promises of quick access into the beyond, coupled with some so-called elixir or nectar. Such allurements not only estrange the dear ones but entangle them in this network of negative power illusion, with the result that they suffer immeasurably. Although the Holy Seed of initiation implanted by the Master can in no way be dimmed or destroyed by such heretofore mentioned deflection, the initiate’s Inner Receptivity and growth are considerably jeopardised and retarded. In addition, whatever Inner Contacts of Light and Sound Principles the initiates have been experiencing since the time of initiation are ruined.

Some people have approached the very (Ruhani Satsang) representatives and group leaders with documents to defame the Master and mislead them from the Holy Path by confusing their minds with concocted stories and corroborations conjured up to suit their own causes. Faith is the root cause of all religion. Little do such people know about the immense harm they inflict on the dear ones who have been put on the Path, and the huge karmic debt they are causing for themselves. It is the most reverential and rewarding act to guide the sincere seekers after Truth to the Living Master. Contrarily, it is the gravest and most heinous sin to mislead and disrupt, by false propaganda, those who have already been accepted and put on the Way.

I feel astonished and surprised when such sad events come to my notice as when some of the dear ones who have held responsible positions step down or resign without first going into the case and verifying the facts. This is maya employing all of its fabulous and flabbergasting phenomena to bewilder the young and tender saplings.

I recall that as recently as 1948, when Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj left this physical plane, the Great Master Kirpal Singh wrote a brief life sketch of Hazur which contained all the facts. I also recall and can reproduce the ringing words that Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj told Master Kirpal Singh. They are as fresh and fruitful as when they were spoken:

Baba Jaimal Singh brought Naam with Him from Swami Ji and meditated on the banks of Beas which eventually bloomed into the nucleus of Spiritual Guidance for erring humanity. Similarly, wherever you will sit, the sincere seekers after Truth shall be guided to you by the Gracious Master-Power.

Your attention is invited to Circulars 55, 56, and the pamphlet ‘Truth Triumphant,’ which contain full facts of the case; copies of which can be had from me.

It is through the abounding Grace of Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj that the Sacred Forum of Ruhani Satsang, with a humble beginning, has spread over all the world, with about 125 centres functioning in various countries. All credit goes to Him, the Godman Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj, Whose edict is bearing fruit through the Blessed Satguru Kirpal Singh Ji.

I would stress the Great Importance of regular, faithful and accurate meditations combined with utmost vigil against misleading elements.

Bhakti – loving faith and devotion – develops slowly. This world is full of maya – illusion. Imitation is at times more alluring than Reality. Do not be led away by the eyes and ears of others until you see for yourself and hear with your own ears. It is not all gold that glitters. I therefore give you a word of caution: You should thoroughly investigate and get to the bottom of statements made by interested persons.

You can seldom imagine how much Love I have for each one of you and how I wish you all to turn your faces to the Master within Who is awaiting more eagerly, by far, to greet you. The glow and glamour of this world is futile and momentary. You should earn your Spiritual Wealth right now and here while living in this world. One should attend to his mundane obligations and do everything for the sake of realising the Eternal Ringing Radiance, vibrant in all – the Source of All-Life. He is a wise person who rests after reaching the destination.

With all best wishes.

Yours affectionately
T.S. Khanna