Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

Eruch Jessawalla

The office of Khidr is activated by the Perfect Masters when there is a dire need for assistance, typically when an aspirant is on the verge of losing their life. Khidr, known as the Green One, appears in various forms and locations to help those in need. The office is not activated for mere curiosity or to please aspirants, but only when the situation is grave and the longing for help is intense.

Eruch discusses the value of prayer, emphasizing that it should be genuine and not just a ritual. He shares a poem by Rumi about the importance of need and humility in approaching God. The conversation then shifts to Rumi’s life and his relationship with his master, Shams of Tabriz, highlighting the transformative power of their encounter. Jalaluddin Rumi, a renowned scholar and writer, encountered Shams, a seemingly shabby man, who challenged Rumi’s intellectual pride by destroying his life’s work. This encounter led Rumi to abandon his followers and embark on a journey of spiritual longing and realization, ultimately producing his greatest literary work, the Masnavi. Rumi’s followers, jealous of his transformation, drove Shams away, but Rumi’s longing for his master fueled his spiritual growth and creativity.

A king, disillusioned with his kingdom, leaves in search of truth. He encounters a wayfarer who sighs deeply, lamenting his inability to afford a pilgrimage to Mecca. The king, having relinquished his kingdom for a sigh of longing, offers to trade for the wayfarer’s sigh, believing it to be the ultimate goal of human existence.

Eruch recounts a conversation with Baba, expressing concern about the limited darshan (viewing) opportunities for devotees. Baba assured Eruch that a time would come when Baba’s presence would be felt in thousands of homes simultaneously, indicating a future time of widespread devotion.

Eruch recounts a story about an ugly sage with nodules all over his body who was beloved for his ability to heal others. When a devotee suggested he heal himself, the sage refused, explaining that the nodules were the rungs of the ladder that led him to his Beloved.

Eruch explains that the purpose of creation is to remind us of Baba, and that we often become lost in the material aspects of life, neglecting our true need for Him. He shares a story of a disciple who, while trying to remember his master, becomes consumed with fulfilling his own needs, leading him further away from his spiritual goal. This story illustrates how easily we can be distracted by worldly desires, losing sight of our true purpose. A story is shared about a disciple who, after years of living a simple life, becomes entangled in worldly possessions and responsibilities. When his guru visits, the disciple realizes his mistake and seeks guidance. The anecdote highlights the nature of Maya, the illusion of the world, and how desires can lead to a never-ending cycle of wants and needs.