Divine Journey of the First Sat Guru
The lineages of gurus can be traced back to the very origins of the world. Some believe the first Guru was Shiva, while others think the seven great sages, the Rishis, served as the initial guides. Some even claim Brahman, the creator, imparted the wisdom of the Vedas to humanity, making him the first Guru of the world.
The narrative of the First Sat Guru, the original liberator of Souls, unfolds from the very origins of Source itself, extending beyond the scope of creation and Earth's history.
Before the manifestation of 700 quadrillion ParBrahmanda Universes and before the creation of 21 Brahmanda Universes, there was the Supreme God, the Absolute Truth, known as Sat Purush. Sat Purush is the initial divine expression, the first emanation of the Supreme God itself.
The Role of Gyani
Over time, Sat Purush intended to prepare for creation. It emanated sixteen primordial beings, including two important figures: Gyani and Kal.
Kal became the Lord of the 21 universes, known as the Brahm, the Lord of 21 Brahmandas. Meanwhile, Gyani witnessed the unfolding of these lower realms of duality and time. Some curious souls chose to accompany Kal on this journey into the creation of space and time.
Gyani observed that Kal, as the Lord of the 21 universes, was becoming increasingly possessive and reluctant to allow souls to leave his creation. Souls became trapped in worlds that did not allow them access back to the pure Divine regions.
Troubled by this, Gyani went to Sat Purush, seeking a way to help the trapped souls return to the higher realms of ParBrahmanda and the eternal abode of Satlok.
In Sat Yuga - Gyani as Sat Sukrit
Gyani incarnated during the Sat Yuga, the first and longest stage of the Maha Yuga cycle, to assist trapped souls in returning to the higher realms of existence. He was called Sat Sukrit during this Yuga.
SAT YUGA, The Age of Truth, or Golden Age, was the first and longest in the mahayuga or Day of Brahma—the cycle of four yugas. According to Hindu tradition, Sat Yuga was 1,728,000 years long, and people lived an average of 100,000 years. The quality of life under these conditions was incomprehensible.
However, even in this expansive era, souls continued to cycle through reincarnation, unable to escape this loop fully.
In Treta Yuga - Gyani as Maninder
As the Sat Yuga transitioned to the Treta Yuga, the second or Silver Age, lasting 1,296,000 years, people lived up to 10,000 years. Gyani incarnated again under the name Maninder.
During this era, the events of the Ramayana, with Lord Vishnu's avatar Rama, Sita, and Hanuman, took place. Gyani, as I previously stated, stepped down as Sat Guru Maninder during that time period and assisted Souls in returning all the way back to Satlok.
In Dwapara Yuga - Gyani as Karuna
In the subsequent Dwapara Yuga, the third or Copper Age, which lasted approximately 864,000 years, people had lifespans of up to 1,000 years. The divine incarnation known as Gyani appeared, taking on the name Karuna.
At its close, Vishnu incarnated as Lord Krishna, and the age, along with its highly technical civilization, ended in catastrophe and flame with the Mahabharata War in 3200 B.C.
Although the epic of the same name, written in its present form much later, describes this war in traditional terms, the Masters have indicated that it was a very sophisticated war fought with nuclear-level weapons and had worldwide consequences. In addition to decimating the population of India, it was responsible for the floods and allied catastrophes ascribed by every culture to this time.
The Biblical record begins during the Third Age, as evidenced by the life spans in the early chapters of Genesis. It recounts the story of the Flood and then depicts the Kali Yuga and its people with sharply reduced life spans.
The narrative traces the appearances of the Divine guides across the different eras as they work to liberate souls from the cycles of time and reestablish their connection to the ultimate Source.
In the Current Age of Kali Yuga - the Emergence of Kabir
This current age of Kali Yuga is also referred to as the Dark Age. This age is characterized by the oppression of time and commenced approximately 3,200 years ago. Even with the advancements of modern technology, individuals are fortunate to reach a maximum lifespan of 100 years, reflecting the temporal constraints of this age.
In the dense era of Kali Yuga, Gyani revealed himself as Kabir, appearing mysteriously on a lotus in a sacred pond in Vrindavan, India. He spent 120 profound years in this epoch. He appeared at a difficult time in the 15th century, as Hindus and Muslims constantly fought with each other. He sought to unite humanity through his presence and his teachings.
Kabir observed that the spiritual leaders of the time seemed more interested in serving themselves and did not know how to guide people to liberation. Kabir spoke out about this and drew followers who could hear and preserve some of his insight on the true nature of liberation.
Kabir's Remarkable Passing
After Kabir's passing, a remarkable event unfolded, leaving both Hindus and Muslims awestruck. As they prepared to bury Kabir, an intense dispute arose as each group sought to claim his remains. However, upon opening the covering where his body lay, they were astonished to find that his body was not there but instead a heap of fragrant flowers in its place.
This extraordinary sight led to a thorough investigation, as both Hindus and Muslims desired to preserve his body. Consequently, they divided the flowers equally and brought them to their respective lands. In honor of Kabir, they built an ashram and a temple or mosque, depending on their faith, to commemorate this extraordinary event and pay homage to Kabir's profound legacy. This event symbolizes Kabir's profound impact on Hindu and Muslim communities, transcending religious boundaries and inspiring reverence and devotion across diverse traditions.
Kabir's Influence on Guru Nanak and Spiritual Lineage
Kabir initiated Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, and founded the Kabir Path, from which many smaller branches emerged. The story of Kabir's initiation of Guru Nanak recounts their journey to Satlok and then all the way to Sat Purush.
Guru Nanak beheld Kabir in his true form in Sat Purush, perceiving no distinction between Sat Purush and Kabir. Through Kabir, across the yugas and ages, before the 15th century, when Kabir bestowed the sacred gift of SAT NAM, the Divine name, and the Divine sound current upon all souls, this eternal essence was preserved.
Kabir, or Gyani, brought forth this SAT NAM, the Divine sound current, through which the soul can return to Satlok, the True Divine Home.
Kabir's Enduring Spiritual Lineage and the Divine Light and Sound Stream
Kabir is recognized as the first Sat Guru to introduce the sacred name and connection to the Divine stream, also known as Shabd, Nam, or Bah Ni, the Divine Light and Sound Stream.
Numerous esoteric schools and great masters of the early Kali yuga, including Buddhism, the Mahayana school, the prophetic tradition of the Hebrews, the Cabalists, the Taoists, the Greek mysteries, the Magie, the Essenes, John the Baptist, Jesus the Christ, who spoke of the ladder to heaven. The Gnostics and the Sufis, all trace their roots to Kabir or his previous stepping downs. We do not use the term "incarnation" since he did not actually incarnate; rather, he stepped down and came to provide the Souls this priceless gift so they might return to Sat Lok, their true home, to their liberated state.
This profound gift enables souls to ascend the Divine stream, which has been upheld by all Sat Gurus, ensuring an unbroken lineage to the present day. The continuity of this lineage is pivotal, as without true Sat Gurus, the consequences would be dire, leading to chaos and spiritual turmoil.
Sat Mindo Dev Ji and Lyonne Premananda are the present holders of the Kabir lineage, and only a few more true Sat Gurus are alive today. The lineage is passed on via a sacred Initiation, threading unbrokenly upwards to the very first Sat Guru - Sant Kabir Das.
Throughout the ages, Kabir, known by various names including Gyani and Sat Purush, has bestowed the Divine Sound and Light Current, guiding souls to realign back to their true essence and liberating them from the entanglements of creation and the snares set by Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan.
This is a profoundly significant and sacred knowledge, since many well-known gurus today claim that Shiva was the first guru on Earth, this information has been lost to time and is only known by a very small number of True Sat Gurus worldwide.
In ParBrahmanda, the souls can connect to this Divine Life Current more easily with the help of Sat Guru and return to Sat Lok, as there are no traps of the selfish God Kal. These universes are more pure without negative currents, deceptions, and forced reincarnation cycles.
Kabir's Global Spiritual Influence
This image captures a commemorative postage stamp from India honoring Kabir's legacy. The stamp, released in 2004, serves as a symbol of recognition for Kabir's enduring influence and the profound impact of his lineage, which dates back to the 15th century.
Kabir the Mystic Saint is one of the most famous mystic saints India has produced. His teachings are important for people of all religions equally because he spoke impartially.
In one of his famous couplets (sakhis), he says: "Kabir khade bazar men, sab ki chache khair; na kahu se dosti, na kahu se bair (Kabir stands in the open marketplace and seeks the welfare of all. He is neither friend nor enemy to anyone)".
His goal was to teach people a true religion of the heart. He wanted to turn people away from the empty ritualism of religion and to show them the inner path that leads to union with the Divine. In other words, he was teaching God-realization and loving devotion to the formless Divine Power that dwells within all. Kabir, therefore, taught and lived a combination of Gyan yoga (yoga of spiritual knowledge), Bhakti yoga (yoga of loving devotion), and Karma yoga (yoga of action). He did all of these as an expression of his own inner realization and identification with the Divine.
Today, Kabir has over 25 million devotees in various Kabir Panth and Sant lineages and is loved by Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims alike. Kabir hymns are still sung in the satsangs of various paths all over India, Nepal, and around the world.
The sacred texts are predominantly in Hindi. This is why it is not widely known in the West.
Kabir's influence on the religious life of the people of India has been quite substantial. He has been recognized as noteworthy in many spheres of spiritual activity:
1. Kabir is hailed as the father of Hindi poetry. Prior to Kabir, scriptural teachings were generally in Sanskrit, a language that was not understood by people at large but was confined to priests and scholars. He conveyed the highest spiritual teachings in the spoken language of the people so everyone could understand them. For this reason, his songs and couplets are still sung by people in India and abroad.
2. Kabir was the initiator of Sant Mat, or the practice of keeping the company of saintly people. He said: "sant milan ko jayiye, taji mamta abhiman; jo jo pag age dhare, kotin yagya saman." (Give up ego and humbly seek the company of saintly people. Each step you take towards them will be equal to countless ceremonies.)
3. Kabir was the founder of the Nirgun school of Bhakti. This is the practice of loving devotion to the formless Divine. Prior to Kabir, the bhakti movement was called Sagun Bhakti, or devotion to the Divine Being who incarnates in physical forms.
4. Kabir also introduced Sahaj yoga, or the yoga of easy and natural union with God. This yoga leads to Sahaj Samadhi, or the realization of one's unity with God. Kabir, therefore, sang: “Santo! sahaj samadhi bhali." (O my brothers! Easy, natural union with God is best.)
5. Kabir strongly emphasized vegetarianism so one does not need to take the lives of other living creatures since, as he saw it, their lives are as dear to them as ours are to us. He stated: "jiw mat mero bapura, sab men ekai pran; hatya kabahun na chhati hai, kotin suno puran." (Do not take life for the same life force pervades all. The sin of such actions will never leave you, even if you listened to millions of scriptures.) Again, "jaise pir apan anga jana, taise sab jiw men mana." (Just as you feel pain, realize other living beings feel pain the same way.)
6. Kabir laid great emphasis on the realization of God and the liberation of the Soul and saw it as the manifestation of the Divine in all of us and in all beings. This realization produces not only enlightenment but also release from the clutches of Kal Niranjan and reincarnation into any universes. This theme occurs frequently in Kabir's poems.
Currently, Kabir's prevailing knowledge is limited to his poetry, with common books depicting him as a saint and poet, which does not fully capture the depth of his being. Kabir's spiritual teachings and profound impact resonate across time and space, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries and inspiring millions to seek the path of truth and soul liberation.
Sources: “The Ocean of Love - The Anurag Sagar of Kabir” by Sant Dharamdas, Sacred Text of the Dharamdasis of Kabir Panth, English Edition Translated and Published by Sant Bani Ashram
"The Complete Bijak of Kabir" by Jagessar Das
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