posted 3/2006...
please note: in this text...
1) Gurus Guru is referred to as Guruji --
2) Guruji is Guruswamig --
3) the sadhaka i went with is no longer on the path.. so his name was removed...
As we approached the home in which he (Guruji) was staying, a woman opened the door to
greet us. We were ushered into a little entrance way and could not yet see into
the living quarters. The woman asked us to take off our shoes and threw aside
the curtain so we could enter. The living room was very modest, simply
decorated with a beautiful hand drawn portrait of Guruji on one wall. I recognized him from
pictures that Guruswamig had on her altar at the ashram. There was also a picture of Ramana
on the mantle above the Guru chair. The woman that welcomed us in got us some tea, then
dissapeared into another room. At this point Guruji had not yet entered ... the sadhaka I was with
and I sat on the couch with the empty Guru chair facing us. There was a stillness that
pervaded the place identical to the ashram. In the archway in which Guruji was to enter hung
two thin, white curtains... when Guruji parted them to enter it was startling. He was a very
beautiful man with smooth, dark skin. He wore all white traditional indian attire, had the
appearance of tradition as well as a commanding presence. We greeted him and told him how
grateful we were that he was Guruswamig's Guru as she is such a bright light for others.
We told him that Guruswamig had answered our questions... so we had nothing to ask of him,
but to tell him thank you and be in his holy presence. Then we sat quietly for quite some time
until Guruji said our tea was getting cold.... he then smiled very pleasantly... one could see
there was warmth in him as well as a sternness... very one pointed.
After some time he began to speak awhile. His manner was fluid, like when Guruswamig
speaks. One could tell another power was speaking which feels true of Guruswamig as well..
same feeling ... very powerful, still and complete... very fluid... like beauty in motion.
He spoke about how the Guru is one.. the importance of being devoted to ONE Guru.. to
follow that one faithfully and "then you will be alright". He said, "I am your Guru's Guru
and I speak through her... when you are with her.. I am with you as well". "My Guru
speaks through me and so on".. He said he existed only for the development of the sadhaka...
that he does not impart information, but offers the truth only. Many want to gather more
and more information... this is not important.. what is important is to remove blocks. He also
said he travels a lot, but everywhere he goes it is the same within... no change within.
After he was done speaking, we both received a blessing. He touched the head for a long
time and said "bless you".... a very beautiful experience... then he gave us both an apple (prashad).
We thanked him and gave him some fruit and flowers we brought.
He received the gifts graciously... then we departed.
When we got in the car, we both felt happy and blessed that this rare opportunity opened
up. There was the feel of tradition in the experience... also the strength of lineage... this
was all palpable... very real feeling as if one wasn't isolated, but protected by this holy bond.
The ride home was mostly quiet except for the munching of apples. It is wondrous that
a kundalini master came along just when needed, but to meet more than one Sat Guru... was
amazing to both of us. Life is a mysterious unfolding... what a blessing!
Thank you Guruswamig for bringing yet another surprise our way.
In love and gratitude
Siddhananda
Though many forms come and go... the Guru is one...
There is only one truth.. there is only one... Om
