Becoming Bapsaman

In becoming bapsaman, we need to be able to see what God sees, think what He thinks, know what He knows and feel what He feels. It's difficult to do this when it comes to human relationships - what chance is there that we can do this with God?

As we draw close to the next age, we don't have time to be asking such questions, we just have to get on with our efforts. We have to make that connection and keep it constant. We have to make that connection accurate. Our relationship with God is not one of devotee to guru but one of child to Father. And that Father is the Father of all fathers. He's one who teaches, who guides, who protects, who encourages, who gives the highest regard and love to all His children.

Knowing this, where then do we place our efforts? We need to come into that experience of coming close to the Father, listening to Him, imbibing His every word until there is no doubt about what is true. We need to experience - see and feel - what God experiences, to see the sparkling faces of every child, to see their original sanskaras, to see them as self-sovereigns, to see each and everyone's complete and perfect form - not just sometimes but constantly. All that is required is to practice this regularly for a few minutes at a time throughout the day. This regular practice will make becoming bapsaman possible.

Contentment

Baba spoke today about contentment and how contentment is a sign of perfection. The more contentment we feel, the closer we are to perfection. So check: How is your contentment? Do you feel full? Do you feel rich? Do you feel you have so much that couldn't take anymore and you want to just give? This is the level of contentment we should be aiming for. When you are this content, your happiness knows no bounds and you make others content. What could be a greater service?

How do we reach this level of contentment? You could 'count your blessings', but then that doesn't always remove the little niggling complaints. You could try positive thinking or affirmtions - this will help you get out of a cycle of negative thoughts, but it's not going to fill you to overflowing with peaceful contentment.

The only method I know is to remember alpha and beta - the Father and the home. To remember alpha and beta accurately, you then remember who you are ... that you are a soul ... that you come from an eternal home ... that your Father is the highest of high fathers ... that your original nature is equal to the Father's nature ... that as a soul, with as your Father, you have absolutely everything you need ... that nothing else could bring you any extra happiness. This level of happiness, a happiness that cannot be improved upon, is complete contentment. This contentment frees you from desires, from bondage, from attachments, from ego, from so many things. With this freedom you remain so light, and then, like a balloon that has been released, you will ascend naturally, gracefully in silent splendour.