what is the role of master in srcm?

Answer 1

The Role of the "Master"

The Role of the Master The Spritual Lineage



In casual usage, "Master" is merely the appellation used by most abhyasis in referring to the gurus of the Sahaj Marg lineage, and in particular, to the living Representative. Truly speaking, however, the external Master or Guru can be described as the reflection of our own inner Teacher. This is true not only for Masters of Sahaj Marg, but for the Masters of all the great traditions. Along these lines, the words of Tibetan Lama Sogyal Rinpoche can hardly be improved upon: "The master whose human shape and human voice we come to love with a love deeper than any other in our lives is none other than the external manifestation of the mystery of our own inner truth. What else could explain why we feel so strongly connected to him?"

Officially within the Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM), the Master is the spiritual Representative announced by his Master, who carries on the spiritual duties as guided and instructed by his Master. As such, there is only one living Master at a time, who also accepts the responsibilities of President of SRCM.

... Chariji has often explained that the use of the word "master" in Sahaj Marg has nothing to do with some external hierarchical relationship, in which one person acts like a "boss" whose every order must be obeyed, and all others are mere lowly slaves.

In fact, Sahaj Marg Masters rarely give direct orders to others, and then only to advanced abhyasis, or when absolutely necessary. Instead, they tend to give subtle hints or general suggestions. Masters, as Babuji always insisted, come not to rule, but only to serve. The most striking characteristic of our Masters are their utter ordinariness, their lack of self-consciousness, their playfulness, and their genuine humility.

... Chariji has explained that in Sahaj Marg, the word "master" can refer to a person who has mastered himself or herself. Most of us will admit that this is no common feat. As already suggested, it is this mastery over self, not mastery over others, that makes one a true master. Secondly, in the living tradition of Sahaj Marg, a Master is one who has the ability to transmit from the center of his own existence to the center of another's existence, who can thus awaken and nurture the Master in others. In short, a Master is able to create not just disciples, but others like himself, that is, another Master.

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