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This earth is a big, old schoolhouse. In fact, so is this entire material level of existence called the physical plane. However, we’re here to learn more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. We’re here to find our way back to God.
“It was like flying into the sun, passing through a curtain of light, and coming out on the other side to a world of gorgeous colors. I hung suspended in space, a splendid light (the glorious Soul body) of seeing, knowing, and being. “Below me lay the dazzling white sands of a beach, with a multiplicity of blue-and-green ocean waters; the waves washed mildly upon the sand. Small birds ebbed and flowed with the tide, mirroring the give-and-take of life. The bright blue sky was unclouded by haze of any kind. This must be heaven, I thought.
“‘This sphere of golden light is the Soul body,’ he said, ‘the highest of the forms of man.’
Eckankar teaches that Soul is a happy being. It is not guilty of anything. It is the cause of all Its life circumstances. This shifts the emphasis from blaming others to going within to find root causes. And with this newfound strength it is often easier to serve others and not be so concerned with your own limitations.
Doing a spiritual exercise is a simple, yet profound practice. Each day upon arising, or at bedtime, give twenty minutes to this personal appointment with the Holy Spirit. Doing this at the same time each day builds a spiritual momentum you can see and feel in your daily life.
You can recognize the Causal Plane by the sound of tinkling bells. As you travel into a higher state of consciousness, the magnificence of what you behold can be overwhelming. This in itself can be a trap, because the temptation to linger is strong. The impression is always that you have reached the highest state. This is why the Mahanta, the Inner Master, is so important. He will always be near to give you a little nudge, to remind you to continue on your spiritual journey.
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ECKANKAR—Ancient Wisdom for Today by ECKANKAR presents key insights from the contemplative tradition. The 6 passages above capture the essential teachings.
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Key Passages: Highlights 1, 3, and 6 are particularly representative.
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