How Hemadpant was Accepted and Blessed
In the last two Chapters, Hemadpant described, how a rich gentleman, aspiring for quick Brahma-Jnana, was treated by Baba, and now in
these two Chapters, he describes how Hemadpant, himself, was accepted
and blessed by Baba, how Baba encouraged good throughts and fructified
them; and gives His teachings regarding Self-improvement, slander and
remuneration for labour.
Preliminary
It is a well-known fact, that the Sadguru looks first to the qualifications of his disciples; and then gives them suitable instructions, without unsettling their minds in the least, and leads them on towards the
goal of self-realization. In this respect, some say that what the Sadguru
teaches or instructs, should not be divulged to others. They think that
their instructions, become useless, if they are published. This view is
not correct. The Sadguru is like a monsoon cloud. He pours down profusely, i.e., scatters widely his nectar-like teachings. These, we should
enjoy and assimilate to our heart's content; and then serve others with
them, without any reserve. This rule should apply, not only to what he
teaches in our waking state, but to the visions he gives us in our dreams.
To quote an instance: Budhakowshik Rishi1
composed his celebrated
Ram-raksha stotra2
, which he had seen in his dream.
