समय के समक्ष
In the Presence of Time
~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

“The stairway of time” I first saw as a linear path upward to some destination. Along the way are teachings and gifts of knowledge, which I attempt to imbibe to improve my understanding of life and to one day reach the goal of my spiritual life.
Then I saw the stairway shaped more like a spiral, along which I revisit some aspects of my sadhana many times until I understand the teaching completely within; it then becomes an accessible tool as I continue my journey.
Perhaps “the stairway of time” is a combination of the linear and the spiral: the intelligence of time knowing what I need for my spiritual growth. I am grateful to view time in this way.
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For me, imagining “the stairway of time” is reassuring. The Guru reveals the next step, the disciple takes the next step—one step at a time. All the steps are connected and lead to the goal of liberation.
This allows me to savor the step in sadhana that I am on. As I then take each succeeding step, I know this is bringing me closer and closer. I know this is true since with each step I feel more and more absorbed in peace, love, and bliss.
I am boundlessly grateful to have Gurumayi revealing the way.
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