Divine Journey of the First Sat Guru
The lineages of gurus can be traced back to the very origins of the world. Some believe the first Guru was Shiva, while others think the seven great sages, the Rishis, served as the initial guides. Some even claim Brahman, the creator, imparted the wisdom of the Vedas to humanity, making him the first Guru of the world.
The narrative of the First Sat Guru, the original liberator of Souls, unfolds from the very origins of Source itself, extending beyond the scope of creation and Earth's history.
Before the manifestation of 700 quadrillion ParBrahmanda Universes and before the creation of 21 Brahmanda Universes, there was the Supreme God, the Absolute Truth, known as Sat Purush. Sat Purush is the initial divine expression, the first emanation of the Supreme God itself.
The Role of Gyani
Over time, Sat Purush intended to prepare for creation. It emanated sixteen primordial beings, including two important figures: Gyani and Kaal.
Kaal became the Lord of the 21 universes, known as the Brahm, the Lord of 21 Brahmandas. Meanwhile, Gyani witnessed the unfolding of these lower realms of duality and time. Some curious souls chose to accompany Kaal on this journey into the creation of space and time.
Gyani observed that Kaal, as the Lord of the 21 universes, was becoming increasingly possessive and reluctant to allow souls to leave his creation. Souls became trapped in worlds that did not allow them access back to the pure Divine regions.
Troubled by this, Gyani went to Sat Purush, seeking a way to help the trapped souls return to the higher realms of ParbBrahmanda and the eternal abode of Satlok.
In Sat Yuga - Gyani as Sat Sukrit
Gyani incarnated during the Sat Yuga, the first and longest stage of the Maha Yuga cycle, to assist trapped souls in returning to the higher realms of existence. He was called Sat Sukrit during this Yuga.
SAT YUGA, The Age of Truth, or Golden Age, was the first and longest in the mahayuga or Day of Brahma—the cycle of four yugas. According to Hindu tradition, Sat Yuga was 1,728,000 years long, and people lived an average of 100,000 years. The quality of life under these conditions was incomprehensible.
However, even in this expansive era, souls continued to cycle through reincarnation, unable to escape this loop fully.
In Treta Yuga - Gyani as Maninder
As the Sat Yuga transitioned to the Treta Yuga, the second or Silver Age, lasting 1,296,000 years, people lived up to 10,000 years. Gyani incarnated again under the name Maninder.
During this era, the events of the Ramayana, with Lord Vishnu's avatar Rama, Sita, and Hanuman, took place.
In Dwapara Yuga - Gyani as Karuna
In the subsequent Dwapara Yuga, the third or Copper Age, which lasted approximately 864,000 years, people had lifespans of up to 1,000 years. The divine incarnation known as Gyani appeared, taking on the name Karuna.
At its close, Vishnu incarnated as Lord Krishna, and the age, along with its highly technical civilization, ended in catastrophe and flame with the Mahabharata War in 3200 B.C.
Although the epic of the same name, written in its present form much later, describes this war in traditional terms, the Masters have indicated that it was a very sophisticated war fought with nuclear-level weapons and had worldwide consequences. In addition to decimating the population of India, it was responsible for the floods and allied catastrophes ascribed by every culture to this time.
The Biblical record begins during the Third Age, as evidenced by the life spans in the early chapters of Genesis. It recounts the story of the Flood and then depicts the Kali Yuga and its people with sharply reduced life spans.
The narrative traces the appearances of the Divine guides across the different eras as they work to liberate souls from the cycles of time and reestablish their connection to the ultimate Source.
In the Current Age of Kali Yuga - the Emergence of Kabir
This current age of Kali Yuga is also referred to as the Dark Age. This age is characterized by the oppression of time and commenced approximately 3,200 years ago. Even with the advancements of modern technology, individuals are fortunate to reach a maximum lifespan of 100 years, reflecting the temporal constraints of this age.
In the dense era of Kali Yuga, Gyani revealed himself as Kabir, appearing mysteriously on a lotus in a sacred pond in Vrindavan, India. He spent 120 profound years in this epoch. He appeared at a difficult time in the 15th century, as Hindus and Muslims constantly fought with each other. He sought to unite humanity through his presence and his teachings.
Kabir observed that the spiritual leaders of the time seemed more interested in serving themselves and did not know how to guide people to liberation. Kabir spoke out about this and drew followers who could hear and preserve some of his insight on the true nature of liberation.
Kabir's Remarkable Passing
After Kabir's passing, a remarkable event unfolded, leaving both Hindus and Muslims awestruck. As they prepared to bury Kabir, an intense dispute arose as each group sought to claim his remains. However, upon opening the covering where his body lay, they were astonished to find that his body was not there but instead a heap of fragrant flowers in its place.
This extraordinary sight led to a thorough investigation, as both Hindus and Muslims desired to preserve his body. Consequently, they divided the flowers equally and brought them to their respective lands. In honor of Kabir, they built an ashram and a temple or mosque, depending on their faith, to commemorate this extraordinary event and pay homage to Kabir's profound legacy. This event symbolizes Kabir's profound impact on Hindu and Muslim communities, transcending religious boundaries and inspiring reverence and devotion across diverse traditions.
Kabir's Influence on Guru Nanak and Spiritual Lineage
Kabir initiated Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, and founded the Kabir Path, from which many smaller branches emerged. The story of Kabir's initiation of Guru Nanak recounts their journey to Satlok and then all the way to Sat Purush.
Guru Nanak beheld Kabir in his true form in Sat Purush, perceiving no distinction between Sat Purush and Kabir. Through Kabir, across the yugas and ages, before the 15th century, when Kabir bestowed the sacred gift of SAT NAM, the Divine name, and the Divine sound current upon all souls, this eternal essence was preserved.
Kabir, or Gyani, brought forth this SAT NAM, the Divine sound current, through which the soul can return to Satlok, the True Divine Home.
Kabir's Enduring Spiritual Lineage and the Divine Light and Sound Stream
Kabir is recognized as the first Sat Guru to introduce the sacred name and connection to the Divine stream, also known as Nam or Bah Ni, Divine Light stream, and Divine Sound Stream.
This profound gift enables souls to ascend the Divine stream, which has been upheld by all Sat Gurus, ensuring an unbroken lineage to the present day. The continuity of this lineage is pivotal, as without true Sat Gurus, the consequences would be dire, leading to chaos and spiritual turmoil.
Sat Mindo and Lyonne Premananda are the present holders of the Kabir lineage, and only a few more true Sat Gurus are alive today. The lineage is passed on via a sacred Initiation, threading unbrokenly upwards to the very first Sat Guru - Sant Kabir Das.
Throughout the ages, Kabir, known by various names including Gyani and Sat Purush, has bestowed the Divine sound and light current, guiding souls to realign back to their true essence and liberating them from the entanglements of creation and the snares set by Lord Brahm.
In ParBrahmanda, the souls will return to this divine current more easily and return to Satlok, as there are no traps of the selfish God Kaal. These universes are more pure without negative currents, deceptions, and forced reincarnation cycles.
Kabir's Global Spiritual Influence
This image captures a commemorative postage stamp from India honoring Kabir's legacy. The stamp, released in 2004, serves as a symbol of recognition for Kabir's enduring influence and the profound impact of his lineage, which dates back to the 15th century.
Today, the Kabir path has nearly 10 million followers, primarily located in India and Nepal, with texts predominantly in Hindi. This is why it is not widely known in the West.
Currently, Kabir's prevailing knowledge is limited to his poetry, with common books depicting him as a saint and poet, which does not fully capture the depth of his being. Kabir's spiritual teachings and profound impact resonate across time and space, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries and inspiring millions to seek the path of truth and soul liberation.
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