The Earth And Its People - 8/14/81
When on Earth, as in the present age, the number of demonic or destructive people is rapidly increasing, as a result natural disturbances are also increasing - such as cyclones, hurricanes, too much heat, heavy snowfalls, volcanoes, tidal waves, earthquakes, etc. The numbers of people murdered, robbed and injured also are increasing. Countries where there is terrible unrest, riots, revolutions,etc. indicate that these places are heavily inhabited by such destructive people who are causing turmoil wherever they are. It is said that Mars and Saturn are impious planets and when they shine brightly in the skies it is not a good sign. It is understood that when there are constant disturbances on Earth it is a sign that the destructive evil population is increasing, and as a result, fear is generated among the good people and they do not know where to turn for protection. The only place anyone can turn for refuge is to God. If the unwanted destructive population continues to increase, the Earth will become like hell. These destructive people are not concerned with developing a trade or honorable profession in life; rather they prefer to live on welfare or steal from others, and then some deal in drugs, etc. to make a living from the misery of others. In essence, this is transferring Hell to this Earth. Destruction also runs to higher levels of life such as those who would exploit the resources of the world, pollute the rivers, lakes and oceans, and destroy the forests, etc. for their own gain, regardless of who they may injure. They would also wage war without any good reason except for personal gain. Although there is a great price to pay for unnecessarily disturbing the peace of the world, they plunge on in their destructive ways creating their own particular hell and the hell to follow this life. For one creating hell on Earth also creates his own hell in afterlife. Some on this Earth believe the power of God to be only material, and in ignorance they pit themselves against this power. They also kill and conquer people and nations in the guise of freeing the people only to plunge them into slavery. This is why Christ said, "Ye are of your father the devil and his works shall ye do." Those who are on the spiritual path are seeking the light of God; God will save them. All that is needed is devotion and perseverance. Even demons, when they are active in their destructive ways, believe that their power is awesome and that God is hiding from them. Such is the nature of their delusiveness. Again, they are very much disturbed when there is a religious fervor or a spiritual wave among the people for they fear this even though they do not know why or believe this. Those of a demonic or destructive nature always believe that if they have great wealth and power this will save them from the wrath of God. They believe all on Earth to be their property. When it isn't, and in countries where they try to drive God out and suppress religion, they are never, ever successful. For a time they may appear to be successful on the surface, but below the surface they are not really successful at all. There is, however, a constant war going on between the negative forces and the positive forces for control of the Earth. The Earth, like everything else, constantly fluctuates between the three modes, or is a combination of the three modes of ignorance, passion and Goodness. However, in the present time, the emphasis is on ignorance and passion, with Goodness running a poor third. The highest mode on Earth is Goodness, while the Almighty Creator and the Absolute is pure Goodness, whereas on Earth there is no state of pure Goodness. In pure Goodness there cannot possibly be any contamination of ignorance or passion. Hence, it is pure. The vibration would not permit the expression of either lessor mode. The main thrust of humanity in life is to gain oneness with God, or the pure light, and not become lost in the lesser expressions of light. For what seems like the light to us is really, in the absolute sense, still a lesser degree of darkness for we have not reached the end of the tunnel. When there comes a time of necessity on Earth an avatar comes and straightens everything out. The word, "avatar," means "One who descends," or God coming onto Earth. It is said that the Godly person is full of knowledge while the destructive person is full of ignorance. Also, the main difference between material enjoyment and spiritual enjoyment is that material enjoyment has limitations and spiritual enjoyment has no end and it keeps on increasing. The one great force that has the most binding influence on humanity is the sex force. In its lower projection of lust it becomes demonic, and there are those so caught up that they are possessed with a desire to kill in their pursuit of lust. This is why we must always keep our mind on God, or on the pure, because this protects us from becoming trapped by the negative forces who would pull us down. Religion in its intensity to uplift humanity began to play upon fear because that is the only thing the unknowing understands and respects. So, a God of Wrath was projected in the minds of humanity rather than a God of Love who has given us free will in order for us to learn all we need to know by trial and error. There does come a time when one no longer enjoys the material sense pursuits and at this point one turns to a spiritual life where they find real and lasting enjoyment, and they are no longer repelled from one thing to another in a blind pursuit toward destruction. As one moves along the spiritual path one is caught up in greater bliss and an overwhelming feeling of peace and self-contentment. One of the miracles that one finds is the ability to live with one's self. One has now discovered the inner Self and the inner now reflects on the outer surface of life. Life now takes on a new meaning and purpose and a dedication to the higher principles now comes into being. Until one discovers the inner Self, the God Self, one can never find happiness in materiality. But when one does, then one can enjoy the material life and not become a slave of materiality. All others attempt to lord it over or become masters of materiality, and it is a pursuit where on the surface one can never win. Also, those who are addicted to sense pleasures and materiality can never find spiritual realization. To come to such a realization one must come to worship the Supreme Lord. One must come to yoga. One must seek the Super Soul. And to find this, one must go within to the very source itself. In yugas past the time was much easier and the long life was conducive to other practices in order to gain a cosmic status. Some practiced yoga for 10,000 years, or even 60,000 years, in order to reach union with God. Today, in the kali yuga, things are very different. Life is very short; 100 years at the outside. So, a practice is needed that accomplishes the goal in a much shorter time. So, the Transcendental Meditation technique, where the goal of meditation is Spiritual fulfillment, is the answer; where one does give devotion to the Supreme Godhead; where one's devotion is intense, consistent and unwavering. Along with this fixed desire one is then connected to his Godhead and given a mantra that sets up the required vibration. This in turn destroys the bindings of the material world along with infusing the nature of God into our nature. After a certain time one then finds that he did not have to go by extreme discipline free himself from his bondage, but rather by infusion, which makes this an automatic process of spiritual fulfillment. Now the answer to life becomes very clear - I am That and That I am, and I will always be so. ~~ Lectures by Charlie Lutes http://www.maharishiphotos.com/lecture1.html
