Forget the outside world, your sufferings that are so well hidden from the eyes of human beings but not from ours; nothing escapes us, as you know, the beauty of a heart is a haven of peace for us in this so troubled world. This planet Earth is not a garden of delights; at this level, we see only what is beautiful, the sincere hearts that advance against all odds towards a kingdom of peace and Love.

It is not easily won over; it takes much effort to divest oneself not only of what is useless but also of anything that can cloud the aura of a being, however willing he or she may be to conquer this kingdom where Love reigns.

It exists, you can all be sure, but it is not easily approached; reaching it requires perseverance, faith, and above all, Love, the most beautiful, the purest there is. A spiritual approach like ours fosters this ascent; it's not easy. In addition to the Master's work, the aspirant too must make a great effort in wrestling with his or her weaknesses. There's no magic wand at this level, such a process requires human effort. Certain character traits are unacceptable, and steadfast attention is required to neutralize them. Where would victory lie if it didn't entail a necessary struggle to divest oneself of what is useless and offer to celestial augurs what is best: a heart pure and full of love, of that Love that can transcend materiality and win over, as a rider does on its most noble mount, the reserved and sacred spaces where wonder is accomplished. Effort always

pays off, as you say in this world; this is not wrong, although the concepts differ here. Surrender and love are the primary qualities to access the realm of Ultimate peace.

Babuji Maharaj