The Peace of the Saint

The talk given on the birth anniversary of Hazur Sawan Singh, by Reverend Emil J. Christesen

Greetings in the name of one of the Greatest modern-day Saints – Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj. Some here in the audience have had the good fortune to receive initiation from this Great Master-Saint. Others know Him as the Master of our beloved Satguru Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj, Who became His Spiritual Successor in carrying on the Holy Spiritual Work of initiating seekers after truth into the mysteries of the Kingdom of God.

From His present exalted state in the higher realms, Sawan Singh Ji is still very much concerned with the Spiritual Progress of His disciples, as well as with the Spiritual Development of all humanity. It is possible for some devotees, with sufficient preparation and through the Grace of the Living Master, to contact Him within, where they can see Him in his full Glory – a Glory as of one begotten of the Supreme Father. Those who in their meditations are able to transcend body consciousness into the beyond can bear testimony as to the greatness of this wonderful Master-Saint. Orthodox Christians are taught to think of Jesus as the only Son of God. But Great Master-Saints with similar Spiritual Qualifications appear on the scene in every age to enlighten humanity and show them the Way back to God – which is through the Son of God – God in Him. It is indeed fortunate that the Supreme Father is not limited to the concepts of man.

Today, many souls are frantically seeking some explanation for the seemingly insurmountable problems of our times. Young people, especially, are searching for answers. Unfortunately, many of them demand instant solutions to conditions that have been centuries in the making, and which cannot possibly improve except as man himself changes for the better. Man’s whole nature must change from hatred and violence to Love and peace. This is not the work of a moment, even for those who sincerely want to reform. But life goes on and our humblest efforts will one day bear fruit.

When the teachings of the Great Saints are really understood – when time-worn precepts are reduced to action instead of mere oratory, rites and rituals – outer conditions will change correspondingly. Everybody in his right mind wants peace, Love and pursuit of happiness. The greatest thing anyone can do to promote peace, Love and happiness on earth is to be at peace – with himself, with his family, his friends, his co-workers, and yes, even with his so-called enemies. The truly Enlightened Soul realises that the only enemy one ever has is himself. As he changes, his world changes, and Love, Light, peace and happiness spring forth by God’s Grace. So let us not only talk about peace but be at peace.

As Guru Nanak Sahib declares:

May peace prevail all the world over under Thy will, oh God.