II. Lama Kushak Bakula
His Holiness Kushak Bakula, M.P., is the Head Lama of Ladakh, an Indian state on the western slope of the Himalayas near Kashmir, which is predominantly Tibetan in race and Buddhist in religion. He has been associated with the Master for some time. The talk which follows, written by him in Hindi, was given during the morning Satsang on the 6th.
The growth of dharma and the growth of life are interdependent. The great Light-givers all worked for the advancement and enrichment of the life of the individual and of society. In the line of Spiritual Luminaries, we have with us today His Holiness Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj working to raise man and society to higher levels of purity and nobility. I have studied Sant Ji’s life and the aims and objects of the Manav Kendra. The goal of Sant Ji’s constant endeavours is welfare of the soul along with the welfare of society. He is the founder of a new moral revolution, a revolution of character in modern society. He has spread His message of upliftment of man in all the four corners of the earth. He propounded His principles and gave them concrete form.
I am glad that our society will get new inspiration to follow in His footsteps on this auspicious occasion of His 80th birthday. Expressing my best wishes, I would like to declare my firm belief that He Who works for the welfare and happiness of others will Himself be well provided for and happy.
Sant Kirpal Singh is one of the Great Men of our times. He has made the best use of each moment of His life. Today all men look to Him for guidance. He teaches the Path of True Dharma to all who come to Him. He is bringing about a new transformation in society through His message. In this modern world where we see such misuse of power and exploitation of man by man, Sant Ji’s message has special relevance. There is great progress in science, but there is no True Peace in the world. There is great decline in character.
The ideals which Sant Ji has put before us today were propounded long ago by Tathagata Buddha: that the way to salvation lies through the observance of chastity, truth, and non-violence. Sant Ji’s teachings are the same as Buddha’s. Sant Ji loves all mankind. He does not recognise any distinction between man and man on the basis of birth, caste, or status in society. Equal Love and respect for all religions and scriptures, simple living, Love for all creation, non-violence in thought, word and deed, restraint in speech, always discoursing on Dharma, and a life of solitude away from the glare of publicity – these are some of His other traits. At the ripe old age of 80 He is still busy in spreading the message of Truth and True Knowledge. Seekers after Truth come to Him from all parts of the world for counsel and guidance.
In this vast country of ours, there are as many Paths as there are types of trees. But the principle of Love of man cannot be restricted or confined.
According to Goswami Tulsi Das,
God is limitless, His story too is limitless.
Sant Kirpal Singh Ji’s teachings open the way to happiness and joy abounding and are of practical utility. He was endowed with miraculous powers from His very childhood. His personality is attractive. His heart is full of Love for all mankind. He is a great scholar. He awakens new enthusiasm and joy.
Sant Ji is an embodiment of humanism and beneficence. The greatness of His personality lies in His simplicity. He has awakened Spiritual Consciousness in people in India and abroad. He has given new Light to the world. The whole family of man owes a debt of gratitude to Him. Blessed indeed is Sant Kirpal Singh Ji, the miraculous Light-giver, Who is keeping alive the great traditions of this country. Spiritually centred, He is always at the service of the afflicted and the downtrodden. The more we study His personality and His works the more He rises in our estimation. His Holy Voice rings with a message of hope and cheer to despairing humanity.
In conclusion I pray to the Tri-Ratnu1 that there be peace in the world; that we should all follow the Great Masters and keep our hearts pure; and that Sant Kirpal Singh Ji may enjoy long life, for the benefit of mankind.
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Footnote: 1) The three-jeweled one.