Passage 5

In English

“Become parts of My History”

True devotion will overcome all obstacles and, like a swollen river, leap over dikes and banks and over whelm all by the strength. Difficulties are created to increase the ‘yearning’ and to sift the sincere devotee from the rest. By the alchemy of constant remembrance of God, even a rock is turned into clay. It cannot become soft by merely carrying it on a specified number of journeys into a shrine. Another point. Have you ever before or anywhere else sat so long, listening or waiting to listen to a speech; sat with such patience, such single-minded ardour? Why have you borne all this? In order to hear My words, is it not? Now, do not let all that ardour go to waste once the listening is over. Take earnestly to the path of Absolute Reality () as well as the path of Righteousness (). After your life has been transmuted into a never-ending prayer by the silent effect of the path of Righteousness, forget all in the ecstasy of the path of Absolute Reality. Do not allow the illusion () that lies in wait for you on the other bank of the to pounce upon you or entice you to the wordly life you led so far. Be like the tongue in the midst of the teeth - carefully, confidently, courageously going about its task, without getting bitten. Study well the disciplinary rules laid down for all who wish to be in . These rules are for your own good. Wherever you are, you can make the place a (Abode of Supreme Peace). Become parts of My history. Do not get far from Me. You have acquired nearness through the accumulated good fortune of many births. If you cut this contact and get away, a time will come when you will weep outside the gates clamouring for entry. Be free from silly delusions and doubts, be free from tawdry desires - and I shall take you into Me.