Spiritual Bliss

Baljit Kamal, 28.01.04

With Baba Ji’s blessings, I had the opportunity to attend the Delhi samagam and would like to share some of the highlights experienced throughout this spiritual journey.

Often friends and even some relatives have asked, “why go to India to attend this religious gathering” and “what makes you certain that Baba Hardev Ji is the so-called prophet/Guru of today?”

In regards to the latter part of the question I have often replied by saying that just as a child can distinguish its mother amongst a number of women (e.g. tone of voice, that unique aura and identity) similarly at first glance, those blessed and permitted souls discover that Baba Hardev Ji is indeed the present Satguru. The rest obviously lies upon personal experiences: that one-to-one contact an individual has with the Satguru only he/she can identify with. Having experienced this contact, the desire to attend this gathering is inescapable because this unique blissful state cannot be identified anywhere else in the world….

Whilst travelling on that very first day to the samagam I couldn’t help but be fascinated by all the people who obviously appeared to be from different walks of life yet despite their backgrounds, were gathering for this one event. At that point I thought of a number of possibilities how they might have been introduced to this scene. Maybe curiosity had led them here, perhaps they had been introduced by others or maybe, the whole act was incidental. Whatever the reasons I knew that each and every individual could not leave this gathering without being totally enhanced SPIRITUALLY.

Once arriving and being seated at the ground, I was instantly captivated by the beautiful scenery (e.g. witnessing the Holy trinity seated upon the stage and hearing the wonderful speeches, songs and poetry). The depth of true devotion could also be witnessed from the ‘nimaskar’ line as here I saw thousands of devotees who had travelled from a distance, queuing up for hours on end to do ‘nimaskar’ and that too from a distance. It was at this point that I felt so fortunate to be granted with the title ‘saint from abroad’ which undoubtedly gave me the key to be seated where I was.

How and where the time flew by, I really don’t know…one thing was for sure…that my soul yearned for time to stop just so it could continue to enjoy its true desire. Eventually though the final day of the samagam arrived and like previous years the Holy trinity visited all the saints who had been staying at the ground. Along with other devotees, I also had the privilege to walk alongside with them. Here I witnessed individuals who had sacrificed everything (all kinds of living facilities) so long as they received the Satguru’s ‘darshan’ (master’s presence).

One thing which really inspired me and no doubt will stay part of me forever, was the look upon the devotees’ faces when they saw Baba Ji, Raj Mata Ji and Pujya Mata Ji arriving. Here I saw happiness prevailing in all directions which could be identified through certain joyful acts (songs of praises and dances). Also regardless of their age and background, how can I ever forget those tears of happiness identified from the different devotees? That essence and love could be seen shinning from a distance and all I could think of was that nobody could walk pass this spectacular scene and not take part in its glorious commotion. My thoughts: how blessed are these souls that they could identify the true master.

With Baba Ji’s blessings, I also had many opportunities to visit the ‘sarovar’. I honestly don’t think that there are any words to describe this place because it is SO unique. I guess the nearest description would be paradise on earth, why?..because that peacefulness, that essence and that distinctive fragrance cannot be experienced anywhere else. I’d like to thank His Holiness for creating this magnificent place in which each and every creation is located ‘in it’s place’ and also to thank all those saints who gave their full support and true dedication. I hope and pray that the remaining work is also as inspiring and that each individual appreciates its true glory.

Although I have tried to provide a glimpse into the extraordinary spiritual experience that I encountered, I must admit that it has been difficult to express in words. I think that saying, “you had to be there to experience it”, clearly relates to this. Also now that I am back in England I find it difficult to suddenly ‘snap out’ of that essence and continue my every day life…one thing I did know is that this experience will be cherished and stay a part of me forever.

The Master’s Presence

When I look on you a moment then I can speak no more but my tongue falls silent, and at once a delicate flame courses beneath my skin and with my eyes I see nothing yet my soul sees all.

The course of such feelings is the one who overlooks all, even the broken gate and yet admires the flowers in the garden. Whose one word, one smile and even one glance can change a single destiny. Where previous wounds could never be amended, all is healed within seconds.

This is the One who calls others great beings but yet remains a ‘Dass’ himself.