The Path less Travelled

 

The Path less Travelled

When we say – The path less travelled – we recognise that overcoming adversity generally advances our awareness and understanding of the world. The mindset of an explorer or adventurer is to embrace the unknown, regardless of how difficult the journey may turn out to be. In relation to human life, there are many paths one can choose. If one were to look down from a high vantage point one would see people like ants running criss-cross on many different pathways, all of them are on a roadway going somewhere – where is the question!

If we were to examine all the pathways upon which people are walking, we notice one thing which is common to all – all these paths come to an abrupt halt once we take our final breath. Our wealth, our careers, our worldly knowledge, our relationships, our art are all left behind when our physical body perishes. The natural question is what then is the path which is eternal, that outlives the physical body and leads us towards universal consciousness? The answer obviously is spirituality – this is the pathway of universal love that leads us to the God within each one of us – where we will be embraced in a love that will last for all eternity. Thus, the path less travelled is actually like a journey of love, because you undertake it knowing full well that there will be huge obstacles to overcome.

With the practice of meditation under the guidance of a living spiritual Master, we start walking on the path less travelled. As soon as you start, some of you will experience that certain untoward incidents start taking place, do not worry, this is just the Master’s way of telling you that he has put your bad karmas on the fast track, he will give you the strength to endure them. Have faith, have confidence and trust in the Master, you will soon find that the bad times have gone and you are now in a more peaceful and loving environment. Through meditation you completely lose your heart to the God within, you are filled with love for all beings – this is the path to attain the state of universal love. As we focus within with the help of the spiritual Master, we connect with the current of universal consciousness.

We enter the inner realms and experience regions of beauty, bliss and light which surpass anything you have experienced in the material world. This brings about a personal transformation within us. We awaken to the reality of our existence. We become channels of love that can bring joy and help to others. We are able to contribute to making the world a better place. We then can radiate universal love.

Every aspect of spirituality is built on the principle of love that can be experienced universally by people of all ages and from all walks of life. The spiritual practices are fuelled by the power of love. If we understand the role of universal love in all aspects of the spiritual path, we will find that spirituality is not hard at all. It is easy – it is the path less travelled! Just remember perseverance, faith, trust and commitment to your Guru ultimately pays.