CLOSE TO THE MASTER

If you're not feeling close to the Guru, it's because of you. Because
of
your mind, because of your ego concepts. Share with the Guru that which
is very important or intimate to you. Share that. Do not feel shame,
shy, or judgmental about yourself.

Unless you express to the Master that which is very intimate and
important to you, just being on the formal and informal communication
levels cannot make you feel close. "How are you, where are you going?
How have you been?" Stop formal and superficial conversations with the
Master and speak with your heart that which is very important and
intimate, very deep to your life. Don't just say how much the squash
costs, 30 cents or whatever.

If you don't feel close to the Master, there's no point in having a
Master. It is just another burden to you. You have enough already. Just
say "Goodbye," get rid of it.

Question: When you play little games and push us away, how can we feel
close to you?

Answer: You should feel more close if you are pushed away, scolded or
ignored. Because to ignore somebody takes a lot of effort. When a
Master does not even ignore wrapping paper, or a flower that is in a vase, how
can he ignore a walking, talking, breathing human being who is
connected? How could that be ignored? So when you understand this, you
already feel close.

Question: Can we call you every week?
Response from the room: Call Guruji every week and if he doesn't answer
the phone then you know you are loved.

Answer: Yes, put that in. (Laughter)

You are with the Master to share the joy of the Master, to share the
consciousness of the Master. For that, you have to empty your cup of
what is already in it. So you share that with the Master. You share
whatever you have and don't judge, "Oh, that is garbage." The Master is
ready to accept any garbage of any extent. However you are, he will
embrace you. He is ready to share. You only have to share from your
side.

Jai Guru Dev
Weekly Knowledge #2 Big Sur, California 21 June 1995 USA