Hari
OM
Story-day is for cultural exploration, puraanas and
parables and finding out about leading lights in spiritual philosophy.
Having
ridden into Jerusalem to a fanfare of hosannas and calls of 'Messiah', Jesus
and his disciples met for an evening meal which turned out to be somewhat
different from all the meals which had come before it. At this meal, the Lord
made it known that He knew there was a betrayal impending.
Later,
in the garden, He begged of the Higher that what He knew was about to happen
might in some way be avoided… "Father,
take this cup from me!" (Luke 22;42) In the same breath, though, He
acknowledged that the course was set… "Thy
will, not mine, be done." The epitome of surrender to the greater
good. Sublimation of the ego-self in order to serve the purpose of the True
Self. This becomes even more evident when the soldiers arrive in the garden to
arrest 'the miscreant', as Jesus calmly accepts his lot whilst Peter
remonstrates. The same Peter who later denied knowing this man, for fear of his
own life - a sure ego state. Another betrayal.
Despite
all the backs turned, the false accusations and criticisms, the physical
travails, Jesus stands still and quiet, restating His position without drama.
It frustrates His captors, but still they go through the process of condemning
and sentencing Him.
With
as much dignity as can be mustered under straining circumstances, Jesus is
forced to carry the cross, upon which He will be nailed, up to the place of
execution. Even as He hangs there, life slowly seeping from away, He calls up
to the Higher one final time…"Forgive
them, they know not what they do!..." (Luke 23:34). Intercession
for absolution.
To
this day, millions of Christians beg forgiveness from the Higher by praying to
the One who walked upon Earth. They take solace and hope from the wonder of His
rising from the tomb and ascension. Return to Self.
There
are many paths to the Truth; there are many teachers who live that Truth.
