NEWS BRIEFS
MARCH 2005
Tour to India
Faridabad
When Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is in Delhi, India, as he is for part of every winter, he travels to many
cities and towns outside the city. On the evening of February 16, he went to the industrial town of Faridabad,
near Delhi, to give satsang, a spiritual discourse. Speaking before an audience of 20,000,
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj took verses from the
Sant Surdas Ji to explain the spiritual path. He said God loves all His creation equally, and meditation
is a process through which we can unfold the treasure of divinity within ourselves.
Chennai & Bangalore
On the evening of February 21st, he left for a five-day tour of Chennai and Bangalore. In Cheenai,
before a capacity crowd, the spiritual leader discoursed on verses from the great saint, Kabir Sahib.
In a talk, "Science and Spirituality," Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj explained that spirituality
is the most supreme science because it answers the questions: Who are we, what is our purpose in life,
and where do we go when we physically die? He said whereas scientists are concerned with the material world,
spirituality deals with the astral, causal, super-causal, and purely spiritual worlds. Afterward,
he was interviewed by a television reporter who, deeply impressed by the talk, said that faith based
on scientific fact should certainly be welcomed by the world.
The following day, in his talk "Spiritual Science," the spiritual Master said spirituality is the process by which our soul attains communion with God through meditation on the divine Light and Sound of God. He also talked about helping factors on the spiritual path: ethical living, attending satsang (spiritual programs), and engaging in selfless service.
On February 24th, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj traveled to Bangalore, the Garden City of India. His talk, "The Art of Meditation," was held at a local college and was based on the verses of Sant Dadu Sahib Ji. He said the path of the saints is based on personal experience of the inner Light and Sound of God that can be had through meditation. Books and scriptures cannot give this experience. God resides in the temple of the human body, created by God, and not in the temples or churches made by human hands. Following this, the spiritual leader released Tamil language translations of Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj's books, Wheel of Life and Morning Talks, Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj's booklet, “How to Derive Maximum Benefit at the Feet of the Master,” as well as his own talks, “Meditation for Everyone” and "The Presidential Address to the 16th International Human Unity Conference."
On Friday, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj spoke at a medical college on "Medication through Meditation." He told the students how fortunate they are to have chosen such a noble profession. He said when you wish others to be blessed; you will yourself feel serene and happy and will contribute to a peaceful world. He then said the antidote to all mental, emotional, and physical pains was the Holy Word, Naam, or Kalma, which created the universe and resides in all of us. In the evening, the spiritual leader gave satsang based on the hymn of the woman saint, Mira Bai, "Healing through Meditation." Speaking in English, he said if we have a sincere desire to find God, then we will surely find Him. Over six billion people are living in this world, he remarked, but only a few are interested in true reality.
Janakpuri
On March 9th, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj went to Janakpuri in West Delhi Colony where, in a spirit of
unity and appreciation, representatives of the area’s temple, church, mosque, and gurudwara welcomed him.
Here, the program opened with verses by Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Speaking before 20,000 people, the spiritual
leader described three types of people: those who live their life without thinking about the Lord;
those who make spiritual progress through meditation on the inner Light and Sound of God,
conquering death by rising above physical body-consciousness; and the saints or mystics themselves.
Later, he said whereas earthly birth comprises a downward journey for the soul, spiritual birth through
the holy Word begins the soul's upward journey back to the lap of God.
Jahangirabad
Wherever Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj goes, huge crowds rush to see him. Such was the case during his one-day visit to Jahangirabad,
on March 16. Although only a few hours from Delhi, the village is so remote that no paved road reaches it.
Nevertheless, over 60,000 from seventy neighboring villages attended the program.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj explained the importance of meditation and contacting the inner Light
and Sound of God within. The treasure of divine love, he said, is more thrilling than any earthly love.
Tour to Singapore
On Saturday, February 26, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj traveled to Singapore, where he was greeted by people
not only from Singapore but from all over the world. That evening, everyone gathered for an informal
get-together at a local home. Speaking under a large tent that had been set up in the yard,
the spiritual leader said we should make the best use of our life by focusing on our spiritual practices
so that at the time of death we will greet the change with joy. He then put everyone into meditation.
The following day, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj’s public talk was in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, where Mr. Inderjit Singh welcomed him, member of the Parliament of Singapore. Mr. Singh paid tribute to the spiritual leader, saying, "On behalf of the government and citizens of Singapore, we thank you for visiting our country to spread the message of peace through meditation."
On February 28th, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj visited Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Singapore Kendra, a school and international culture center that provides a traditional education combined with an Indian Fine Arts program. After being ushered into a large assembly hall filled with school staff and children, he explained the process of meditation and then put everyone into meditation.
Stuttgart and Nuremberg, Germany
Flying from India to the United States, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj spent three days in Stuttgart and Nuremberg, Germany, from March 24 to 26. Speaking in the beautiful new meditation center of Stuttgart, he said the only ambition we should have in life is to attain oneness with the Lord; everything else is secondary. He added that the way to this lofty goal starts with attending meditation programs.
On March 25, he gave a public talk in the Schwabenland Hall in Stuttgart on the topic "Science and Spirituality." The hall was standing-room-only during his discourse, in which he referred to the latest results of scientific research and explained how these blend with the age-old teachings of saints and mystics from all religions and cultural backgrounds.
On March 26, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj gave a public talk in the famous Meistersingers Hall in Nuremberg, a beautiful building dedicated to concerts and other musical events. A choir of monks was singing as he entered. In his talk, "Spiritual Awakening," he pointed out whereas outer enjoyments can not bring us lasting happiness, ineffable bliss awaits us in the worlds within, which we can contact through meditation on the inner Light and Sound of God. He said only when we experience these joys ourselves can we have true faith.
Arrival in Naperville, IL
After an absence of over two months, on Sunday, March 27, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj returned to the United States, arriving in Chicago, Illinois, and going directly from the airport to the Science of Spirituality Center in Naperville. Here he gave his traditional Sunday discourse. The spiritual leader spoke about the joy we experience during spring when the difficulties of winter have passed, commenting that one of the beauties of meditation is that springtime always awaits us when we connect to the inner Light and Sound of God. Afterward, he attended a program celebrating the Indian festival of Holi. He explained that Holi represents the play of love between the soul and God, and the colors we see on the outside are just a reflection of this inner Light.
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