3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

TURNING FROM THE PATH 79Fire consumes even green wood as well as the dry, andeveryone must go sometime. If you spend your days losingeverything but saving the invaluable treasure givento you, then your work here will be successful.'"'There are various factors which lead to doubts andscepticism when the dear ones leave the path or go astray.The chief being lack of steadfastness and implicit obediencefor the commandments. The stress on initial experienceis given simply for testing the competent) and genuinenessof the Master as to whether one can have firsthand inner experience of Holy Naam on Initiation. Ifone has the experience, may be less to start with,more can be expected by regular practice in due course.Perfect discipleship is a rare blessing which evolves invery few who not only work assiduously for their spiritualprogress but surrender their all at the holy feet of theMaster. It is perhaps much easier to meditate regularly,abide by the dietary regulations and observe other outerdisciplines, but to inculcate a sense c;f complete selfsurrenderis most difficult.'" Disobedience results inbeing consumed perpetually in the fire of senses, not onlyin this life, but hereafter also.lh4 Remember, he whobreaks the wall of the Guru's orders will never realizethe inner knowledge. He may get a little inner experienceand help, but he will never become perfect."' You wereasked to develop these further by giving regular time tomeditation with love and devotion, which are the keynotesfor success on the divine way. In not living up tothese instructions, you lost a chance to secure the Master'sguidance, which is needed at every step.