The Significance of Sant Mat, the Way of the Saints, by Swami Santsevi Ji Maharaj

"The soul will experience suffering in the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara) -- reincarnation after reincarnation -- until it merges into the Supreme Soul (Divine), which is inseparable from the soul. The Divine exists in the Soundless State, but the living soul has descended into this realm of darkness.

"Maharishi Mehi Paramhans advises to begin the journey:

'You have descended into this darkness from the Soundless State**. You are now far from your home in the Soundless Divine. You are caught here in this dark realm. Therefore, at this very moment, begin your journey homeward toward that Soundless State.'

"Through inner meditation the jivatman (individual soul) begins it's ascent toward the Soundless State where it will eventually merge with the Divine. When the soul thus experiences oneness with the Divine, it will attain ultimate peace and supreme joy. Sant Mat teaches a path to the attainment of this joy and peace. This is the significance of the Way of the Saints and the importance of Sant Mat."

**Note: Soundless State: The State beyond form, light and sound, God, who is veiled also called Anami, the Nameless One, and Radhasoami, the Lord of the Soul;

"According to the teachings of Sants, the inner path cannot be realized through the nine gates of the body (i.e., through the sensory organs) but only through the tenth gate (i.e., the third eye or the spiritual eye). The actual journey requires a broader and more detailed instruction in the stages of meditative experiences. Maharishi Mehi says: 'Three covers of darkness, light, and sound encumber the soul. We need to lift this veil to have the vision of the Divine.' Thus, Santmat is often referred to as the Path of Divine Light and Sound because both of these phenomenal elements serve as landmarks of inner experiences that culminate in the realization of the ultimate peace and union with the Divine." (Veena Howard, Divine Light and Melodies Lead the Way: The Santmat Tradition of Bihar)

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