Gioco D'amore

Jan 2010

 

‘If you want to play the game of love, then come with your head on your palm. Walk this way and give your head without hesitation’ – Guru Gobind Singh Ji

When we break down the religions, belief systems, doctrines, paradigms and ideologies from all over the world. They all have a fundamental affinity and resonance underneath the theatrical explanation, the devotional worship, the customs, costumes, ceremonies, the rituals. That is the, acknowledgement of a Supreme Source, Being an Entity.

The Source has no identity, no form, no creed, no gender, no lineage. The Source transcends time and space. The Source is a mystery unto itself. Born into existence from it’s own creative, potent, explosive impulse. Born from the unfathomable, infinite, Nothingness. Manifested from the Supreme Silence. Born forth into Light and Vibration.

The Divine laws of the Source remain Supreme. He Himself, knows Himself. Humanity throughout time has attempted to label this energy as external to itself. Thus, the external quest to create communion, closeness, and connection with Source  began with the, construction of huge monolithic constructs. Entwined with ritualistic ceremonies, and customs which were shrouded in esotericism and mysticism. Prehistoric civilizations worshipped, the sun, the moon, the air, the earth, the rocks, the trees, the spirits, the deities, the ancestors.

Each nation, and culture attempted to define the understanding of the Supreme in accordance to their cultural identification. The Source cannot be found in the synagogues, mosques, churches, and the temples. Those who search for the Source in these locations, will be disappointedly eluded from the fulfilment of their spiritual goals, and any spiritual contentment and fulfilment.

‘The real temple is the living temple of humanity. Peace amongst nations. Peace amongst Brethren’– Baba Ji

The preservation and protection of religions has led to war, conquests, the shedding of blood, and countless deaths. Throughout history, countless people were forced to submit to an iconic Caucasian image of the Son of God. However, if Jesus came from the Middle East, and was of Jewish descent then surely he would have had an olive complexion, and dark hair. God has also been depicted as a wise elderly  patriarchal figure, with white flowing hair and beard. Dressed in white robes surrounded by angels and behind pearly white gates.  In stark contrast to the Western imagery of God as the patriarchal figure. Many cultures have described the Source as, the mother. The Source as a female figure, the matriarch, the Divine Feminine, and that all consciousness springs forth from the womb of the Divine, the nurturing power which stems forth from the velvety blackness.

No one has a monopoly over the Source, it cannot be manipulated, controlled or bribed. It has no labels. In today’s society the Divine Discourse between the sage and the Source, this powerhouse of Divine Wisdom the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, has been used as a genie’s lamp to fulfil desires, and wishes of the congregation. Many followers travel to remote locations in Asia to bow to exactly the same book as they have in their own local temples, and homes. If they are travelling half the way across the world to do this. Then to some extent they have not adhered to the wise words of the book. Which advises that one must complete the internal pilgrimage and that the outward pilgrimmage is symbolic of the internal one.The majority of people offer prayers upon prayers in front of the book, for prosperity, property, marriage partners, sons, gold, long life, health and beauty. The Sikh Gurus prohibited the  wearing of the veil in their congregation, and performing Sati, the sacrificial death on the husband’s funeral pyre. They gave women equal status with their male counterparts.Over the centuries woman have  become second class citizens due to religious oppression. Sikh families in Punjab are now the biggest aborters of female foetuses for the fear of having to give dowry at the time of matrimony.

Of a woman are we conceived,

Of a woman are we born,

To a woman are we betrothed and married,

It is a woman who keeps the race going,

Another companion is sought when the life-partner dies,

Through a woman are established social ties.

Why should we consider woman cursed and condemned,

When from woman are born leaders and rulers.

From woman alone is born a woman,

Without woman there can be no human birth.

Without woman, O Nanak, only the True One exists.

Be it man or be it woman,

Only those who sing His glory

Are blessed and radiant with His Beauty,

In His Presence and with His grace

They appear with a radiant face. - Raag Aasaa 471:5383-4

Siri Guru Granth Sahib

The human body is the living temple where the Supreme Lord resides. One will not find it in the mosques and temples, nor from the refraining of food. Many cultures partake in the act of fasting as a spiritual penance for a month. As part of their devotional worship to the Supreme, and to experience the suffering of humanity.Whilst, this is an honorable act. Perhaps the real fasting is an act one should endeavour to do from one's own egoic impulses. The real Jihad is everyday, the continuous  introspection of the soul.

The fasting for husbands, sons and to appease the deities. Fasting for the moon, the sun, the planets to remove obstacles from one’s destiny. All stem from Vedic astrology the ancient control mechanism from the priest elite to subdue the masses and generate power and wealth for themselves. The practice of deity worship, fuels the belief that the Source is external to the individual. Abusing innocent people for their finances and  resources. Selling them incantations, gemstones, birth charts and ritual fire worship.

The ceremonial lamp which is lit in prayer and worship comes from the meaning derived the internal lamp which has to be ignited. The internal lamp is lit by the Perfect Teacher when the Naam energy is transmitted to the initiate. The Naam awakens all of the chakras, the seven divine centres. This is the real mala which connects in the body, and forms a continuous circuit of energy between the divine centres, and consciouness. Ritual bathing is of no use when the internal filth, the egoic filth, and the mental viruses are still running free like an untamed horse. The performing of rituals, ceremonies, penances, yogic postures and pranayama. The wearing of robes, wearing the sacred thread and denouncing the world, solitary confinement, silence of speech. All do not bring forth union with the Source.

When we drop all of our prejudices, our perceptions, our history. We realise that we are all the One and the same. That all of creation and humanity came into existence from the Divine pool of light, the Oneness, the Nothingness. Then the barriers of supremacy and hatred will cease. Then the individual realises that they have become the Living Temple of the Supreme an active channel of the Source. When more and more people around the planet wake up. When more people awaken to global consciousness , global interconnectedness, global divinity. Then the Age of Truth can become more prevalent, it springs forth into earthly manifestation, and illuminate's humanity with love and peace.

One cannot attain peace of mind without the blessings, and the grace of the Perfect Teacher. The Perfect Teacher  ignites the initiate with the Supreme, Primordial energy. From there on the initiate strings the Divine qualities, the Divine virtues diligently, patiently, lovingly, until one day a necklace is made. A garland of love. After severance,  annihilation and subduing of the egoic mind. After the worldly death, the submission of maya. The Source awakens fully in the body, mind, spirit and psyche of the initiate. The Soul Bride is anointed in her love, service, sacrifice and surrender. The Soul Bride is ever radiant and beautiful in the Supreme Court. The Soul Bride is the perfect bride. The Soul Bride will no longer suffer from the separation of her Love, and she will be cherished, adorned and adored by the Perfect Husband. For one cannot live without the other.They are tied by the bonds of love. The Soul Bride sings the praises of her Immaculate Love, and beckons all of her sisters to do so, as well.

The magnificent, blissfull, beauteous Soul Bride is Baba Ji, who through all of his spiritual achievement, sacrifice, service, and love has become ever pleasing to the Divine Lover Lord. That is why deep in Universe, Baba Ji, is in Eternal Sunn Samadhi in crystalline perfection, and brilliance emitting the diamond light from his vast, vast etheric being. For Baba Ji, pain and pleasure are the same, praise and slander are the same, friend and foe are the same. ‘Throw a rock, throw a sword, throw a missile. The Sant can defeat anything with love.' - Baba Ji.

The Soul Bride is the Lotus, the Rose, the Diamond, and is anointed in the scent of sandalwood and the finest fragrances. The Soul Bride is bathed in the finest oils. The Soul Bride wears the finest, the most intricately embroidered crimson robes, spun from gold and silver. The Soul Bride is adorned in ornate jewellery. The Soul bride rests her Divine feet on diamonds, gems, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, all the silver, and all the gold. The Soul Bride’s luminosity far outshines the opalescence and magnificence of the moon. The Soul Bride is pampered, and befriended by thousands upon thousands of fair maidens. All the potential suitors come to catch a glimpse of the Soul Bride’s sublime beauty, and win her glance.The Soul Bride is carried to her destination in a golden palanquin. The Soul Bride arrives everywhere graciously, with an army of protective, chivalrous warriors, an army of golden elephants, golden swans and winged horses. The etheric cherubim sing the praises of the Soul Bride.

Whilst this is all going on the Soul Bride is intoxicated, mesmerised, captivated, and satiated by her love for the Divine Lover Lord. The Soul Bride is ever pleasing to her Perfect Husband. Blessed, Blessed, Blessed is the Divine, Sublime, the Beauteous, Soul Bride, Baba Ji.

‘For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.’ – Ivan Panin

Blissfull Blessings

In Gratitude

Simran