The ancient Vedic treatise Tripura Rahasya mentions that once, long ago, all the great sages of Hinduism came together in the Satya Loka (a subtle Paradise world) to decide which was the best method that most quickly led being towards the realization of the Supreme Divine Self Atman . Not having reached a unanimous consensus, and being each convinced that their method was the best, they decided to seek the opinion of the goddess Maha Tripura Sundari , the source of all knowledge.
"Adored goddess, You are omniscient, you manifest the same Supreme Consciousness as Shiva , You are the ocean of blessings that gives rise to the worlds, nourishes them and dissolves them. You are the Supreme Happiness. Again and always, we bow to you in love-filled adoration. We all consider ourselves enlightened beings, but the forms of everyone's spiritual practice are very different. Some of us allow ourselves to be absorbed by profound states of meditation, expanding their consciousness into the infinite divine bliss. Others, feeling a profound love for the Supreme Reality, have chosen to serve, full of self-denial and devotion, all beings, seeing in them Your manifestation. Some spend their days in prayers full of fervor addressed to You, invoking Divine Grace. Please, tell us who of us found the highest route? "
Smiling at them, the loving goddess replied: "The whole universe, which appears so real to beings with finite intelligence, is in essence nothing more real than a reflection in a mirror. Those who ardently love Me, purifying in every moment the mirror of their conscience, full of patience and devotion, discover Me in the essence of all things, bright, transparent and perfect.
Beyond the illusion of material worlds is a blessed kingdom, made up of priceless jewels, floating in an ocean of happiness. At its center are the Temple of Light and My infinite throne, composed of innumerable universes. All the entities of all the worlds, from the greatest gods to the most insignificant beings, are manifestations of My glory. In the myriad worlds, I am venerated by all beings, although they call me by My different names. I reward everyone based on the measure of the intensity of their prayer. Precisely in this instant, innumerable beings turn Me to prayers and call Me to their help, but how few are those who really want to know me! "
Where can the darkness hide when the Sun rises?
" Following the dedication full of fervor towards Me, the awareness of the fact that everyone represents an integral part of My Unity arises. When all the thoughts and feelings of the human being are directed only towards Me, the soul discovers its true Divine nature. The realization of the fact that everywhere and in all things there is a single and unlimited Consciousness represents a liberating knowledge. In those moments the Self of the human being recognizes that he is not limited by the body and that he has never been and will never be different from My Self. When this unifying experience takes place, all doubts disappear, like the clouds swept away by the storm. He who fuses with Me at every moment rejoices permanently with Divine Bliss and knows neither suffering nor fear. Generally men are afraid, because they believe that everything that is external to their being causes suffering. But when they recognize that there is nothing different from their own divine essence, and that everything is My manifestation, nothing else remains that they can to fear.
Where can the darkness hide when the Sun rises?
However, to reach this understanding, great decision and perseverance are needed. You can find Me in a few days, in a few years or in a few lives, based on the level of purity and aspiration. All religions and spiritual paths have a single purpose: the total fusion with Me. I myself inspire those who seek Me to choose the path that best suits everyone. But for this to happen a great love and a burning desire to know Me are necessary.
The love offered to Me awakens the soul and sweetens the bitter taste of all efforts. "
Miracles appear as a result of communion with God.
" Many aspirants stop along the path towards Me in the moment in which the paranormal powers appear, that is a normal fact. At this stage they forget the purpose of their journey. None of these powers leads beyond space and time, that is right into the heart of My being. All the supernatural powers put together do not equal even a fraction of the value of true Self-realization. Those who are devoted to Me do not seek to obtain such powers, although they do appear in the course of their practice. When their hearts are permanently fused with My Heart, miracles continually surround their being, without them lingering to desire these things. The true miracles take place through total communion with Me!
The highest level of realization of the Self presupposes the permanent permanence of fusion with Me, in the state of dream, in the state of deep sleep and in meditations - at every moment. This continuous devotion and openness to Me awakens in the being of the aspirant happiness, love, joy, detachment, tranquility, trust, wisdom. He is always happy and desires. He who sees other beings, be they wise or mad, and good and evil as parts of his unlimited creation, is a great sage. He is permanently established in Me and I fully understand his conscience. There is no difference between this perfect consciousness and mine.
I answered your question. Now all that remains is to fully unify your conscience with Mine. We have not been and we will never be separated. I am in you and you in me That's the truth.
After uttering this Vidya Gita (Song of Knowledge), the great goddess smiled with love and compassion, and disappeared. The prophets, shining with the wealth of knowledge, returned happily to their homes, aspiring full of fervor to the total communion with that Supreme Consciousness. They were convinced that the grace of the Divine Mother is like a boat that can make us float above the ocean of suffering, a guiding light for those who are lost in darkness.
