Shakti-paat

   'Shakti-paat' or flow of Energy is an essential part of spiritual practice. This can happen only from a higher level to the lower. Almost all the jivas on earth revel in sensuous life since they are created that way. The three Gunas (rajas, sattva and tamas), five basic elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) and the five subtler aspects to experience the world (sound, touch, form, taste and smell) along with the senses to experience these by the jiva are the main building blocks. These function under the influence of buddhi (intelligence), manas (Mind), chitta (moods), ahankar (ego) and the world goes on. The world disappears the very moment these building block collapse. The entire objective, phenomenal world based on these building blocks are created only for the enjoyment of the jivas, but the tragedy is that the jiva suffers due to the ignorance of the fact that these building blocks are subject to collapse anytime. The destruction of the visible experienced objective  or materialistic world is possible by the realization of the fact that these are elements are subject to limitations of time, space and cause and effect. Hence, a jnyani, a learned sage who has realised this truth can help any jiva that seeks liberation. This liberation, salvation or mukti and moksha of the embodied soul, jiva is possible by 'shakti-paat' (flow of spiritual energy/chit-shakti/jnyan) from the enlightened soul to the ignorant soul. However, there is an essential condition laid down for this purpose. The jiva that seeks release from embodiment from rebirth once and for all must be first determined and seek the help of a guru unconditionally. Then only, a guru comes to help him/her.

 This salvation is a slow process and may take any length of time; however, there is a possibility of instant release if the jiva is mature enough, ripe enough to cast away the earthly existence. When there is divine interference, there comes the help of a guru and the divine energy flows through drushti paat (eyes of a guru), living with the guru, touch of the guru or by traveling with guru. Sant Jnyaneshvar has enumerated fifteen methods by which a guru transforms the disciple and initiates him for spiritual attainments. The journey of the jiva ends with enlightenment and the person will not go in search of food, entertainment or company thereafter. He may live eternally in supreme bliss since his joy does not depend on the mortal frame, a physical body that need food, water for its survival. Such an enlightened soul is amidst us but we cannot know them because of our ignorance and attachment to worldly life. There need be no doubt about it. It is like a fruit that will not automatically drop all on its own and fall to ground unless it is ripe enough; and, even a slight breeze will make a ripe fruit drop!