Heather L., Australia
Over thirty years ago, many of my friends became aware of Maharaji and received Knowledge but I was heading in a very different direction at the time, geographically as well as socially and spiritually.
I experienced much pain and strife on the path I chose, and when I came back to Adelaide and met up with my old friends again, I felt removed from them in many ways but retained the connections because they were my favourite people.
But I also felt a strong resistance to Maharaji, after all, it seemed to me he had stolen my friends somehow and I was resentful of the Knowledge they spoke of. I thought it implied I was ignorant and I was determined to find inner peace through my own efforts, not with the help of any 'Guru'.
Last year I finally admitted my pride had prevented me from being receptive to what I realise now is the greatest gift I will ever receive. I attended some video evenings and began to really listen. Increasingly, I liked what I heard and so I registered for the Keys and am now half way through my journey. With each step I am gaining the most exquisite anticipation.
Embarking on the Keys and opening my heart is the best thing I have ever done. I thank you Prem Rawat, for developing the Keys so your message is more readily available.
Words can't express my gratitude.
Heather L., Australia
February 27, 2006 in Australia | Permalink
Errol V., Australia
I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy the excerpts of maharaji you send weekly via the Inspire e-newsletter. It’s really wonderful to be able to take a few minutes out of work time just to refocus and remember. Being able to do that makes one’s day different.
Errol V.
November 29, 2004 in Australia | Permalink
A. Raj, Australia
It feels great to get connected this way. I find Maharaji's message very inspiring which makes me to look at the day with a very beautiful thought.
–A. Raj
Australia
September 24, 2004 in Australia | Permalink
Kaye M - Brisbane, Australia
I received Knowledge when I was in my twenties. It was a very special time of my life. My only fear was that I would lose interest in this, like I eventually did with every other pursuit.
Now, over twenty years later, I can only say I am absolutely astonished, in awe, and humbled, that I can feel so “alive” and be experiencing so much fulfillment and joy in my life!
During this same time-period I have gone through many transitions. But at the very core of my being, one thing hasn’t changed. There has always been a quest to know about life—not all the things I am doing with my life, but life itself.
Maharaji has helped me recognize that there is something so simple and yet so profound about being alive. He has helped me get in touch with my thirst. When I feel this beautiful and exquisite thirst, the passion awakens within me to want to go deeper, to feel the depth of longing, and to feel so connected to what really matters to me.
The highlight for me is to hear Maharaji speak about this subject. He brings such clarity and inspiration. He speaks to my heart. He addresses my thirst.
I hope Maharaji will make himself more known so that many other people can benefit from the experience as I have.
— Kaye M.
Brisbane, Australia
April 1, 2004 in Australia | Permalink
Eve B. - Adelaide, Australia
Life for me was moving along quite nicely. I was an executive of a large company; I filled up my weekends with friends and generally had a good time. I was at a dinner party one night where I met a happy looking couple, and we began talking. We got along well and they invited me to come to hear someone very inspiring. I went along and all I can say is that, while I did not understand everything that was said, I left feeling happy. It simply felt good to me. I came back to hear more and, in time, I was taught the techniques of Knowledge. Without a doubt, it was and is the greatest thing in my life. Twenty years on, I still love to hear what Maharaji has to say. After a busy, stressful day at work, listening to a video of Maharaji speaking puts life back into perspective for me. I love and treasure the times I am able to hear Maharaji speak live. Instead of moving forward in life inch by inch, he manages to move me mile by mile. I love the feeling I get when I sit in the boardroom at work and remember some little thing Maharaji has said or how it made me feel. It just puts a smile on me, inside. I still can't believe the great fortune I had when I found out about Maharaji by chance and then received Knowledge. Every day I feel such appreciation because nothing else has come near the joy that this gives me in this life.
— Eve B.
Adelaide, Australia
December 30, 2003 in Australia | Permalink
Helen B. - Perth, Australia
It was December 1981 when I first became interested in Maharaji’s teaching and Knowledge. That year had been the most difficult one of my life. My husband had been admitted to hospital in February with a ruptured aneurysm in his brain. The operation to tie off the aneurysm went badly, and my husband became severely disabled. Our two sons were young and still in school. I was advised that my husband should be admitted to a nursing home after nine months of unsuccessful rehabilitation.
It was at this point that a work colleague invited me to a presentation about Maharaji. Three people spoke about Maharaji, and I remember being touched by their comments and by a feeling of wellbeing. The following week I saw a video of Maharaji. This was a turning point for me. Many times during that year I had observed life-threatening situations. These experiences had made me reevaluate my own life. I didn’t want any artificiality in it.
Upon hearing Maharaji speak for the first time through that video, I was struck by the devastating logic of his words. I say ‘devastating logic’ not in a pejorative sense but in a positive sense. He cut through artificiality/superficiality to what was real. I wanted that in my life. Here was a man who could help me.
So my journey began. I was taught the techniques of Knowledge in September 1982. The practice of Knowledge keeps me grounded in what is really important in life. My appreciation continues to grow; it cannot be quantified. Maharaji gave me the tools to mine the treasure of my own life so that it is a continuous adventure. For this, I am truly grateful. It is like being given a second chance at living.
As for my husband, I decided not to take the advice of the medical team. I brought him home, and he is still alive and mobile twenty years later.
— Helen B.
Perth, Australia
