Sant Kirpal Singh

Introduction

to the Teachings of Kirpal Singh

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The following books, talks, letters and quotes are suggested reading as an introduction to the teachings of Sant Kirpal Singh.

Booklets

Man know Thyself! - a concise introduction to spirituality and 'Sant Mat', the Teachings of the Masters. This booklet was issued in 1955 prior to Kirpal Singh's first tour of the West and was recommended reading before initiation so that one would have a basic understanding of the teachings. Also available as an MP3 recording (MP3 player required).

Seven Paths to Perfection - discussion of the virtues of non-violence, truthfulness, chastity, humility, vegetarian diet, selfless service and spiritual practices.

Books

Godman - an extensive study of the mission, nature and need of a living spiritual Teacher.

The Night is a Jungle - a series of 14 public discourses selected to serve as an introduction to His Teachings.

Spirituality: What it is - a straightforward explanation of man's ultimate opportunity ... an exploration of the Science of Spirituality.

Talks, Letters, Quotes

True Master and His Mission - a talk given by Kirpal Singh at Sawan Ashram, Delhi.

Instructions for Seekers after Truth - "Before the living Master gives initiation, he wishes that every prospective initiate abide by the following instructions: ..." Circular Letter # 2 issued in 1956.

Collected quotes of Kirpal Singh regarding the necessity of a Living Master, His Mission, and how to recognize Him.

More information (in the German section of this website)

A timeline of events in the life of Sant Kirpal Singh.

A background page.

Booklets

Man know Thyself! [HTML, 2013 PDF]

A talk especially addressed to seekers after Truth. Gives a brief coverage of the essentials of Spirituality and the need for open-minded cautiousness on the part of the careful seeker. A concise introduction to Spirituality and Sant Mat - "The Path of the Masters".

Seven Paths to Perfection [HTML, 2009 PDF]

Describes the seven basic requisites enumerated in the prescribed self-introspective diary which aid immeasurably in covering the entire field of ethics and help to invoke Divine Mercy.

Books

Godman [HTML, 2013 PDF]

There is always at least one authorized spiritual Guide on earth at any time. What are the characteristics which will enable the careful seeker to distinguish Him from those who are not competent? A complete study of the Supreme Mystics and Their hallmarks. From the preface: "For twenty-four short, beautiful, inspiring years, it was my blessing to be under the love, guidance, and protection of a Godman, Supreme Master Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj. Introducing the zealous seeker after Truth to a Godman is answering the perennial queries: What is God? How can His creation know Him? It is my privilege to relate the mission of a Godman: Commissioned from above to give free to suffering humanity the gift of Naam (Shabd) the effulgent melody -- symphonic radiance which leads the jiva (embodied soul) back to his Father's Home."

The Night is a Jungle [2007 PDF - links that follow are individual talks in HTML]

A series of 14 public talks given by Kirpal Singh ... selected to serve as an introduction to His Teachings. The first, entitled "God and Man" begins: "Let me introduce myself, I have come to you as a man to man. I am just as any of you are. Of course, each man has got the same privileges from God. I developed in a way that concerns my own Self. What I learned at the feet of my Master about my own Self, the real Self, I will put before you so that those who are seeking after Truth may find some guidance." Also included are: "The Higher Values of Life", "The Kingdom of God", "The Most Natural Way", "Guru, Gurudev, and Satguru", "Let Us Reform Ourselves", "Oh Mind! Listen for Once", "Thief of Your Life's Breath", "Chastity and Forgiveness", "Change Your Habits Now", "Gurubhakti: A Lesson in Love", "Protector and Protection" and "The Night is a Jungle".

Spirituality: What it is [HTML, 2015 PDF]

A straightforward explanation of man's ultimate opportunity. Explores the Science of Spirituality. From the Introduction:

To the honest seeker
"God is in the soul and the soul is in God, as the sea is in the fish and the fish is in the sea." —St. Catherine

The term 'Spirituality' is hard to define. The scope and extent of the subject is so vast and varied in its many aspects that it can hardly be put into so many words. Suffice it to say that it deals with the immutable and eternal facts of life—the active principles that are enlivening the entire creation. The quest for the 'Spirit' and for the 'Laws of Spirituality has ever been in the human breast from the dawn of consciousness in man; yet with all its hoary antiquity, the subject retains its freshness as ever before and shall continue to do so. The Spirit or Soul is the vital flame in man, in the light and life of which he lives and has his being, and no wonder that in every clime and in every age, the leaders of spiritual thought—the sages and seers, the saints and sadhs—have attempted to solve the mystery of life. The subject of Spirituality is concerned purely with the problems connected with the Spirit or Soul—to wit its origin or source, what it is, its seat in the body and its relation thereto, how it functions in the physical world, whether it is possible to separate it at will from the body and bodily adjuncts, the mind and the senses, and if so, the various processes connected therewith. It deals with the spiritual journey through different spiritual planes and the spirit's capability of traversing the same, the ultimate goal or destination to which this journey leads, and other allied topics, such as the welfare of the spirit, how to feed it and with what, for on its health depends the health of the mind and the body. These are some of the vital questions that fall within the purview of our inquiry.