Maharaji - "A Life Made Real"

Following is a brief excerpt from an address by Prem Rawat (Maharaji) in Bangkok, Thailand.

"Every day that we are alive, the most incredible miracle takes place. And it comes in the form of a breath—an irreplaceable breath. One at a time—not two, three, four—one at a time it comes. And every time it comes and touches us, it brings us the gift of life. And here we are.

Do we recognize our potential? We have a possibility—like a seed—that can be planted in the field of our heart, where it can grow and bring us the one fruit that throughout history people have always wanted and admired. It has been called many names—fulfillment, peace, joy, harmony.

We are all so similar. And so is our yearning. This heart in every one of us yearns to be fulfilled. We look for beauty; we want to feel peace. But the beauty and the peace are within us. I offer what I call Knowledge—Knowledge of the self—a way to be able to go within and see that beauty and feel that peace. We need to be fulfilled in our life.

I don’t have anything to sell. How can I sell something that you already have? What I am talking about is already within you. I’m not talking about a makeover; I’m talking about getting a mirror so you can see what you already have and experience your life in every moment, every breath.

I know we are all busy, but we cannot afford to forget what we have been given. It is time in our lives to begin to recognize that we are alive, that we have the possibility to be fulfilled. And that peace is very possible. But until the seed is sown, it will remain elusive.

It begins with recognizing the need for fulfillment; it begins with you. One journey completed. One journey taken in surety. One life made real.

Knowledge is possible, and it is available. Listen and make sure that this is what you want. If you want help, I’m here. The peace that you need is within you."