3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

38 SELF-INTROS PECTIONdiffer vehemently. There is no help for it. It is, on theother hand, the sign of sentient life. We must not thereforeon that account cross swords with them. Even if intheir ignorance they, at times, may talk ill of the spiritualteachings and use harsh words, they cannot help it. Butthat should not disturb the true seekers after Truth. Wemust be polite and gentle and even humble in our conduct.Bandying of words does not help. We may try toremove misunderstandings, if any, sweetly and gently,but not in an antagonistic spirit. It is advised that individualpersons (including representatives, group leadersand other old and new initiates) should not enter intoany sort of discussions or disputes with any religiousbodies, circles, faiths or sects, etc. If any such bodies doenter into such things, they may be directed to refer tothe Master for an appropriate reply.lo2A close view of the problem would show that ordinarilywe are neither worried nor irritated when everythinggoes in accordance with our wishes. No sooner do wefancy that our interests are thwarted or feelings are injured,than a chain of reactions starts, resulting in violencein thought, word or deed, according to one's physical,mental or moral make-up.lo3We aim to realize God, that God which is in all beings,whom all worship as One, though He may be givenmany different names. He is the great Controlling Powerwhich keeps all souls in the body; when He withdraws,we also must leave. When a person truly hnderstandsthese facts, how can the question of hatred for othersarise? Whom will one hate? Out of right understanding,