The Train to Stuttgart

Early in the morning of the next day, 1^st September, the Master left for Stuttgart by train. The railway station was near the hotel, and the Master walked there, accompanied by many of His devoted children. It was a very sweet sight; many people took pictures, and people passing by on the road stopped and asked what was happening. When the train left at 9:30, many devotees burst into tears. Others went right along with Him in the same train, as they could not bring themselves to say goodbye. A separate compartment was reserved for the Master and His party, but the initiates stood outside in the corridor to be as near Him as possible. After a while, the Master asked them to go to their seats and rest.

But they preferred to remain standing in the corridor. On seeing this, the Master humorously remarked that since they had paid first-class fare but were standing in the corridor, they should ask for a refund. This made everyone laugh. Then the Master told of an incident of a third-class ticket holder who couldn’t find any room in the third-class compartment, so he went into the first-class section and sat on the floor. When the conductor came, he wanted to charge him for travelling first-class; but the man said that he was not using the first-class facilities, he was only sitting on the floor. The Master remarked that the devotion of these dear ones was similar to that shown by the dear ones who had worked so hard at Manav Kendra, and meditated there. He also said that those who long to derive benefit from the Master and want to progress spiritually are really fortunate.

I wish all of them to tread on the Path.

The Master spoke about inconvenience while travelling, and said that very few Saints had travelled very far, Guru Nanak being the main exception with His four long journeys in all directions. Generally, He said, Saints gave out Spirituality in Their own territories, and travelled very little. He was undertaking His third long tour as a puppet in the hands of His Beloved Master. He said this very humbly, and it had a tremendous impact on His listeners.

Further, the Master said that once God asked a Saint what gift he would like. The Saint replied that he was a drop of the Ocean of All-Consciousness.

If the drop merges in the ocean, the ocean derives no benefit; therefore, he prayed to remain outside the ocean and asked for strength to spread God’s message of Love to suffering humanity. As Master said this, we all became aware that He is taking upon Himself the hardships of such arduous journeys for the sake of humanity – for the sake of all of us.

At Stuttgart

After a few stops, the train reached Stuttgart at noon. The Master was taken to the Park Hotel, where He stayed in the same suite used by the President of Germany. It was explained that it was meant for VIP’s. …

At 4 p.m. in the conference hall of the hotel, the Master spoke on the True Value and Purpose of our life on earth. He said that the whole world was in a grand delusion, and that there is a dire need for right understanding. Every word was full of meaning and force. Later that afternoon, the Master gave a brief meditation sitting in the same hall. The following morning He gave another sitting, and later that day, in response to urgent requests, He initiated 19 persons who were observing the vegetarian diet and other requirements. They all had experience of the Light and Sound and were overjoyed at getting the rare gift of Naam.

That afternoon – 2^nd September – the Master met with all the European group leaders. He said that He appreciated the efforts they were putting in for the Holy Cause which enabled many a sincere struggling dear one to come on the Way, God willing. He stressed the need of living an honest, chaste and humble life, so as to set an example for others. He urged them to cooperate with each other and find a solution to any problem by mutual discussion. But He said to feel free to refer any important issue to Him for guidance where necessary. They were asked to treat themselves as soldiers of the front line to carry the message of peace and Spirituality to the maximum number of people. When the Master asked them if they were sending diaries, they all said they were and expressed their gratitude for the Inner Help and Guidance that Master had given them. He suggested they study the Sacred Literature relating to the Science of the Soul thoroughly, so that they could reply to all possible questions, and told them they were all on His mind and they should remain in contact for feasible guidance.

At 7:30 p.m. the Master spoke at the Gustav Siegle Haus to about 500 persons. He told them all are children of Light and are brothers and sisters in God. Speaking of the competency and work of the Master, He gave an example: There is a certain prisonhouse, where conditions are bad and the prisoners suffer terribly. One man visited there, had compassion on them, and arranged for the construction of good and airy rooms. Another man visited there and saw to it that the quality of the food was improved. Still another brought good clothing. All of these things were helpful, but the prisoners were still prisoners. A fourth man visited the prisonhouse with the key to its door and the power to use it. He let the prisoners out. Such is the work of the Godman. Fortunate are those who take advantage of Him and benefit from His guidance; they will reach their True Home some day.

Before leaving Stuttgart – and Germany – on 3^rd September – many people came to the Master’s hotel for darshan. He met with each one individually and advised them to be regular in meditation and to enjoy the Divine Radiation of the Master-Power.

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Note by the Editors of Sat Sandesh: The Master left Stuttgart for Zurich, Switzerland, on 3^rd September. The story of His stay there, and the rest of the European tour, will appear in next month’s magazine.