There was only stillness. A stillness so profound that no words existed to describe it. And bliss, a bliss so fulfilling that nothing more was desired or needed. But the nature of the bliss was to expand, ever to expand. And so a small part of the still, infinite bliss began to vibrate. And this was the primordial duality: stillness and vibration. The one became many, and different rates of vibration became sound, and light, and power, and joy, peace, calmness, love, and wisdom.
These vibrations were called “words” in the Bible, and AUM and prana in the Vedas. Out of them the universe was formed. That which was farthest from the stillness seemed inert and without awareness. It formed into the mountains and the valleys. Then came the rivers and the seas; the fiery stars; the air; and finally the ether. These elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—beget life, which became ever more aware and, finally, self-aware.
But at the heart of every atom the primordial stillness remained, and a yearning to return to infinite bliss. This yearning throbs in all humans, the children of the bliss. The minds of men, which demand words and forms, clothed the creative vibration with different names and images. And even though none of these could begin to hint at the vastness of Infinity, they managed to placate the desire of those in a body to worship a God with a form.
When the yearning to return to the source grew strong, the still bliss manifested as the teachers of men. To some, those who thirsted greatly, these saviors stretched out their hands, and offered the living waters of Spirit. Others, so parched that their hearts had shriveled, turned away to wander even farther into the desert in search of gold and power.
But a few, a very few out of millions, yearned to discover the spring from which the holy ones had drawn the desire-quenching water. So the teachers showed them a path, which led not through mountain passes, but through stony hearts, and past uneasy minds. The guides taught the seekers how to still the ever-moving breath and quiet the restless thoughts. Gradually, by shunning the gaudy attractions of matter, these seekers became calm again. They began to see an inner light and hear once more the ever-entrancing sound of creation. Then, finally, the breath, restless from the moment of birth, became stilled, and they were freed from the prison of flesh and bones. Their multitude of desires became just one—the yearning to return to their ancient home.
Then, finally, they found again what they had always wanted and always been—everything.
In joy,
Nayaswami Jyotish
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Dear Nayaswami Jyotish,
Thank You for a touch of Light.It always opens something … from another angle.
-Have a new email address,(though the other one can be used too)Have written it above.
Master’s Love from Zagreb(Croatia)
P.S.Have got a spiritual name. It is Shanti. Very happy name.
Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti
Awesome.
Thank You God for guiding us to the universal path back home.
Thank You Jyotish and Devi for walking with us and leading us in Kindness and Joy.
Thanks for all such messages, it helps to rekindle our believe & practise on the path we have chosen. Aum soma
Dear Nayaswami Jyotish,
Thank you for the article. Bliss :)
A Touch of Light is like a “renewal week” every week. It touches my heart so deeply…
Thank you so very much! Blessings to all. Jai Babaji!
Beautifully said and what a wonderful experience. Thank you.
Very beautiful and inviting…thank you again, Jyotish!
Beautifully written !
Wow, Jyotish. Just…wow!
Feeling deeply grateful for you and for Devi.
AUM
So beautiful, thank you!
Jyotish,
Thank you! That was very beautifully written & a beautiful way to start the active part of my day.
Thanks again …. and Blessings to you & Devi ……
AUM
Jyotish,
You have captured the essence of grace, beauty and joy in your profound words. May they awaken the stillness in many hearts and minds.
Powerfully and beautifully expressed, thank you!
WOW, Jyotish…
You hit it – bull’s eye!
You Rock!
~~~Peace, J
Jyotish, thank you for being such a pure channel of light. This uplifted my soul.
You poured that directly from your heart into ours, Jyotish. Thank you! You gave me a grateful heart.
A perfect Valentine gift.
A beautiful message that has touched my heart. A feeling of calmness ran through me on reading this lovely message. Thanks for being the channel of Master’s love.
Aum
Sumitra
A beautiful message that has touched my heart. A feeling of calmness ran through me on reading this lovely message. Thanks for being the channel of Master’s love.
Aum
Sumitra
sorry for the repetition… ithappened by mistake
Sumitra
Dear Jyotishji
what a blessing is ours to be on path , have a guru and the wonderful wonderful love and guidance of yourself , deviji and other ananda leaders.
I was so grateful for your affirmation,
I found it to be so powerful
I am grateful for my life exactly as it is
I am thankful for this day
I welcome every hour
Thank you God
Thank you God…
Divine mother always keep you in her arms!
Ritu.
Dear Nayaswami jyotish,
As i read along the words, i felt something that i cannot describe in words. It is such a wonderful message.
Thank you so much….
Blessings to you and Devi
Dear Jyotish&Devi,
I am ever so greatful every moment to Divine and Gurus for guiding me on to this path. Thankyou for your most inspiring letters every week.
Om,
Kamini
Dearest Jyotish,
The experience I had while reading this was like listening to a song, sung to a very peaceful and loving melody! Thank you dear servant of the Divine!
Thank You!
Inspirational!
With Love
Prakaash
Thank you Jyotish! This Touch of Light has touched my soul! All of my love from India to you and Devi.
In deep gratitude,
Roma