November 2-18, 2024
November 2-3 (pictured above)
The western visitors arrived in India and went straight to Lucknow where their tour with Sant Khem Singh would begin. They went to their host’s house — the home of Amit and Prathiba — and awaited Master Khem Singh’s arrival along with Amit’s parents, sisters with husbands and children. They were all walking around in Amit’s yard, waiting to see the Master. It seemed to take forever! Finally, the horn of the Master’s car was heard. Sant Khem Singh came, got out and asked, “Don’t you want to go in the house?”
The Master withdrew briefly to eat and then sat with the visitors and family at 10 o’clock in the evening and gave a welcome “family Satsang.” Since they arrived shortly after Diwali, he talked about the meaning of Diwali, the festival of lights, which is similar to Christmas. He expressed his joy to see all of us.
By the next day the group of 7 western travellers was complete. After breakfast at their hotel, they were taken to Amit’s house and the Master soon joined. The first meditation session began, like the ones he did every day during the retreat in Germany. The essence of his message was, “I wish you to be happy. Please see that you are happy. If you are not, then he [the Master] will suffer with us.” Then he spoke about how we allow ourselves to be distracted by so many things, we worry about so many things. But we should understand that everything is in his hands. He controls everything, everything in our lives. We should trust him and believe in him. Become light as a feather and let the Master do everything.
Later that day, Master Khem Singh gave Satsang in Lucknow. It was within walking distance of Amit and Prathiba’s house. The Master sang the song, “Guru Dev” at the beginning of the program.
November 4 (pictured above)
After brunch the western travellers were picked up by bus to go to a village called Lalendanji, two hours away. A large satsang tent that had already been set up and was waiting there. There was an extra platform on which a chair was available for the Master and there was plenty of seating below. Before the satsang began, the guests were led to the family of the only initiate in town and drank the best chai yet! Master also sat in the house with the family for some time and blessed everyone there.
When it was finally time for Satsang, Master Khem Singh began it with a heartfelt hymn.
He sat on the gallery and sang, spoke and sang. From right next to the venue there was a mosque called the muezine. Every now and then, the noise level was immense. Yet the tent was immersed in the love of the MasterPower, and he held the attention of everyone.
In the end, 54 people were initiated. (Several cows and some dogs also participated in the initiation, as well as a few monkeys, watching from the wall.)
November 5 (pictured above)
Sant Khem Singh drove with the travellers for over six hours to a village that he visited last year with the westerners. A teaching couple had invited Master to give Satsang at their house. Afterwards food was freely served to everyone.
November 6 (pictured above)
The group began the day late in the morning with the Master at Amit’s house. After some welcoming chai the Master put the group in meditation and gave each one help. Following Prathiba’s delicious lunch the group left on the bus to Barrabanki, a city that is a 40-minute drive from Lucknow where the Master had also taken the westerners last year. The roof terrace filled up pretty quickly and Master gave Satsang. Afterwards 13 adults and 10 children were initiated. Everyone had good experiences, some with the flute or bells. After eating briefly, the Master conducted initiation for six more souls. It was wonderful to see the love, attention and patience with which Master took care of each one. He spread such loving warmth around him that no one wanted to leave.
A young girl also came to the satsang. Apparently, she went unconscious and laid down for an hour. Towards the end of the Satsang, Master called her twice by name and said, “Wake up!” Then she sat up and moved normally. She stayed for the initiation and when she was asked what she saw, she looked at the master and said, “Yes, you!”
November 7 (pictured above)
Today the group drove to Mathura in two cars and took turns riding in the car with Sant Khem Singh. On the way we made a five hour stop in Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. It was an incredible experience to weave our way through the crowds with the Master to this very impressive mausoleum, which was built in 1648 by the Mughal emperor Jahan for his late wife. The building is an expression of his love for her; she died after giving birth to her 14th child. It is beautifully located on the Jumna River.
We really enjoyed touring this place with Sant Khem Singh. Although his remarks were that it was crowded, smelled bad and the floor was dirty! He doesn’t normally comment on such things, but he came along for our sake. He went on to say that many people and animals were blessed by this, including the two dead people in the mausoleum, the Great Mughal Jahan and his wife. Then Master Khem Singh re-told the story of King Janak, who, in oneness with God, traveled through the different spiritual realms in an airplane. There he heard wailing, groaning and screaming. The enlightened king asked why the souls lament so much. He was told that they are all souls that are being purified. He then ordered that they all be brought to the level he was visiting. There he meditated for just one minute and liberated all the suffering souls.
After visiting the Taj Mahal they drove about two hours to Mathura. It was already after 8 o’clock in the evening. Amit’s parents have a large house there where Master and his wife stayed. The Master came to the westerners for a short moment after their evening meal, then — very late — they drove to the hotel.
November 8 (pictured above)
The next morning, the travellers met Master Khem Singh for a small meditation session, which was concluded by having chai together. The rest of the program that day included a public Satsang. Many initiates of Sant Thakar Singh live in Mathura. Sant Khem Singh started early, visiting several families, and took the westerners with him on the last visit. They met an old man who had been initiated by Sant Kirpal Singh. The house looked like a fortress. People carry Baba Sawan Singh. Sant Kirpal Singh or Sant Thakar Singh in their heart. The respective Masters were passed on to their descendants over generations.
This generations-long power was felt in the public lecture. The satsang took place in a rented hotel ball room. About 100 people were present. Master also sang at this program. Master Khem Singh’s Satsang was very special and impressive. At the end of the lecture, they all came to the stage, spoke to him and were blessed. It was very touching to watch the individual scenes. Here it seemed as if Master Khem found a lot of support.
Afterwards, Naam Dam (initiation), was offered and 11 people took part, including three children. It was really striking to the Westerners that everything took place in one room. The Master stood on the stage, welcoming and blessing the individual initiates, while his secretary, Surinder, and Amit began the initiation of the 11 people and practiced the Simran with them. The initiation took place right next to the stage in front of the Master’s eyes. At the same time, the buffet located only a half a meter next to the initiation was opened for the remaining visitors. It was loud, everyone else ran to the buffet, only those who wanted to be initiated understood the Simran. The children were running around and playing catch. Actually, it was quite loud and chaotic. Master then walked from the stage to the initiation group and sang the Simran as a melody and touched the forehead of each initiate. In between people came and asked for a photo with him, which he kindly obliged. Nothing could faze him. The volume was considerable, but the initiation was not disturbed, nor did anyone feel disturbed. The chaos was controlled, and the initiation site seemed to be as blessed as if everyone was in a safe boat, and everyone had good experiences. It was a remarkable example of how simply and without fuss the Master works. The Godpower was truly and fully effective and calming with him and all around him.
November 9-10 (pictured above)
Master Khem Singh travelled with the westerners to Chandigarh and to Rupnagar — a rural location 10 hectares in size where a new Manav Kendra (ashram) will one day be built.
The grounds were purchased by the Indian association. The Master told us that it had long been chosen and predetermined that a retreat (ashram) would be created there. It is a peaceful, green place but also very hilly all around. Master Khem Singh said that someone had already meditated in this place, that’s why so much peace would come from it. On their days off, the Indian initiates would often come to remove the grass, bushes, etc. with their own hands, and fill everything with sand so that a larger flat area was created. Sant Khem Singh had told them to do this with with their own hands to start. Now, at the end of the month, machines will be used to process the remaining area so that it becomes accessible and workable. Several houses are planned as accommodation, each room will be simple but with a bathroom and will also be adapted to western standards. Anyone can come here to meditate and do Seva (volunteer). Master said that by the same time next year the accommodation would be ready and we would no longer have to go to the hotels if we wanted to see him. When asked if he would live there, he said “definitely yes.” He also said that if someone comes here to meditate and do seva, their life would be completely transformed. That’s how great the blessing will be in this place. When we asked Surinder what funding was still missing, he said everything was financially secure, there was just a lack of man power.
We were welcomed to this place with chai and Pakoras (fried vegetables in batter). Master had many conversations. The sevadars (volunteers) there explained the construction plans to us and showed us what had already been done. Later we all found ourselves in Master’s room and enjoyed external and internal food with him.
The Master also toured the grounds, followed by a discourse he gave and then initiation. Following the program was langar (free food for everyone).
The time in this rural place passed too quickly and we were called to leave. It felt like time stood still there; nothing was missing and nothing was desired. It was a here-and-now state.
The journey continued to Sundar Nagar and Mandi. The first part of our trip came to an end. We were sad. But there was still a second part ahead of us…
November 11-13 (pictured above)
Sant Khem Singh travelled by car to bring his western guests to his own home in Himachal Pradesh. Although they stayed the nights in a nearby hotel, they were hosted by him in his home each day. He put them in meditation and helped them. He told them stories from his past and gave them private talks and motivation in their spiritual work.
November 14-15 (pictured above)
Master Khem Singh took the western visitors on a road trip to Kullu Manali, deep in the Himalayan mountains where they visited a long-time initiate family of some of the Master’s oldest initiates. There were stops along the way to enjoy the chilly view. Once there, he gave “family Satsang” in the large, open-format upper level of their host’s large home.
November 16-18 (pictured above)
The final two days of the westerners’ visit was spent with Sant Khem Singh at his home again. He blessed their Prashad and gave each one much personal attention and loving memories to take home.
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