In the radiance of Babaji, in the glory of Christ, and the light of our gurus, I stand before you, 60 years later.
This universe is made up of millions of galaxies and our galaxy, the Milky Way, is just one of them. The Milky Way is made up of millions of solar systems and our solar system is just one of them. Compared to the size of the solar system our planet Earth is just a speck of dust. Yet, seen from the place called space, it glows to a perfect blue. Yes, on this planet I am just a speck of dust, yet in this entire universe, there has never been anyone like me and there will never be anyone like me for I am one of a kind, unique, original and rare. I am a masterpiece. The same applies to all of you but the only difference is that I became the master’s piece. I live as the master’s piece. My master, Swami Murugesu, took this speck of dust and polished it until it glittered like a gem – The master’s piece.
To Gurukkol from Cato Manor, Krishnamurthi from Ladysmith, and Balasundran from Manning Road; and to my uncle, Sam Moodley, I offer my salutations to your atma. My salutations and prostrations to Babaji, Shivabalayogi, Murugesu Swami, and Yogiar Ramaiah. A special prem Namaste to Haridas Archarya. I feel both enlightened and elevated to see so many of you here this evening, some 60 years later.
Yes, 60 years! I am just a visitor on this planet, maybe for another day, 90 years or a hundred at most. And during this time, I have tried, and will continue to try, to do something useful and good. My master, Swami Murugesu, taught me to create at least one happy moment for at least one person daily and this is what I do to this very day. Create this attitude to make someone happy. Remember, that your attitude is the historian of your past, the spokesman of the present and, very importantly, the architect of your future. Because of this, I architect a smile every morning when I get up.
My guru, Swami Murugesu, has taught me that life is like a game of chess. In life, you play the game with him. After your move, he makes his. Yours is called choice and his is called consequences. By these consequences, you become. Therefore, to be on the road to spiritual success, you have got to launch now, at this precious moment. What I am saying is: give up and go up – because life is always new.
Boredom in life happens because you think life is repetitive, but please understand that life, in its very design, cannot repeat itself. Life is new every day. The rose that you see today in your garden, is it the same rose that grew on the same plant before? You do not need a new horizon; you need new eyes to see the existing one. Remember, the depth of your character is revealed in the way you respond to situations you dislike.
Here, 60 years later, I make the same speech I made 140 years ago. The only difference is that 140 years ago, the devotees were more receptive to spirituality.
Knowing is not enough, you must apply!
Willing is not enough, you must do!
Om Kriya Babaji Namaha Aum
