- God has created all the diverse elements in the world, each unique in its own way. Just as leaves on a tree may differ but belong to the same tree, we are all part of the Virata, the universal consciousness. Our individuality is an intrinsic part of the greater whole, and by isolating ourselves, we hinder our own growth.
- Saraswati Tattwa, the essence of creativity and knowledge, should ultimately manifest as Maha Saraswati, the universal form of this divine principle. As one advances to the level of Maha Saraswati, their perception of the world changes, recognizing the unity and oneness of all existence.
- An artist who reaches this state creates beautiful work that resonates deeply with people’s hearts. When they acknowledge the beauty, it’s not just a superficial appreciation but a heartfelt recognition of the divinity within.
- However, it’s important to understand that mere worship and creative acts performed in the name of Saraswati are not enough unless they are surrendered to God. True surrender to Saraswati and the Divine makes the work immortal.
- Immortal art and creations are those dedicated to God. Poems, songs, and works of art created in the divine light by realized souls remain timeless. Even the writings of Kabir, Gyaneshwar, and revered Western authors like William Blake and Shakespeare continue to be celebrated. These artists were self-realized individuals with immense cultural depth.
- Self-realized individuals like Mozart, who had deep connections with the Maha Saraswati Shakti (Power), produced unique and highly cultured creations that transcended boundaries, uniting people across the world.
- As a Sahaja Yogi, one should strive to embody the Maha Saraswati essence, not just limit themselves to Saraswati Tattwa. Converting the seed of Saraswati into Maha Saraswati is crucial for spiritual growth and merging with Mahalaxmi. The gift of Mahalaxmi is Self-Realization, which comes to fruition when Maha Saraswati is awakened within.
Shri Mataji’s lecture:
First thing is that all the variety has been made by God. One leaf doesn’t resemble the other but they are all on one tree. They are all part and parcel of the Virata. We are all part of one person. In that wholeness, the individuality is adjoined. By separating ourselves, we destroy ourself. That way the Saraswati tattwa [essence] which should manifest into Maha Saraswati does not happen. At the level of Maha Saraswati – the ideas, the way one percieves things, changes. It changes even in everyday life. The person starts to see that they have become whole – one; we all are one. So when such an artist, whatever he creates makes something thing so beautiful, he does it so beautifully that one accepts from the heart. From the heart people say, ’This is a very beautiful work’. Still we should understand that all the works that we do of Saraswati, we perform the puja of Saraswati, we are not surrendered. If it is surrendered to Saraswati and is surrendered to God then it becomes immortal.
You can see that all the art that has remained immortal, are all created for God. All the poems, songs – if you see today’s songs, everytime new songs come in the movies and then they die down. But we still listen to those songs or recite the verses written by Kabir, Gynaneshwar. Even in foreign countries I see that whatever William Blake or Shaksphere had written is still remembered. They were all Realized people. Mozart was Self-Realized. Through their Self Realisation they obtained the Maha Saraswati’s Shakti [Power] and whatever they wrote or created in the light of that Power was of a unique kind. There was nothing in them that you could say they were uncultured. They were so cultured that they could unite the world.
Once you become a Sahaja Yogi then you should move on the Maha Saraswati tatwa. One should not only move on Saraswati tattwa [essence] as this limits you, limits your imagination. If the Saraswari tattwa [essence] is the seed then the tree is Maha Saraswati. Till the time you do not convert this seed into the Maha Saraswati till then you cannot merge with Mahalaxmi. The gift of Mahalaxmi within you is that you get your Self-Realization
Shri Mahasaraswati Puja
Kolkata (India) . February 3rd, 1992
