Spiritual Transformation Though Saktipat

Description of incidents of transfer of spiritual power by the Guru to the sisya (disciple) through saktipat is found in many yogic texts. Therefore there is a natural curiosity to know the veracity or otherwise of such a phenomenon. Here let us mention two instances of recent past.

   It has been mentioned in the book titled “Vivekanand Sanchayan” that Vivekanand vividly experienced the transference of immense spiritual energy into his being by his Divine Teacher, Paramhansa Sri Ramakrishna. Vivekanand has himself described this experience eloquently and it is this supreme energy, which enabled him to carry the message of his Master around the world. Swami Yoganand has also described in his book “Autobiography of a Yogi” a number of such phenomena. There are many other authentic recorded instances of this nature in occult and mystic literature of Indian and the world. Genuinely interested readers are advised to study such works to understand the process of this occult science.

There is no doubt about the truth of saktipat in the tradition of Guru- sisya. With the help and blessings of a Satguru coupled with his own sincere sadhana even an ordinary looking person can reach the acme of mystic experience. The pages of ancient history are full of such instances, but the present-day self-appointed pseudo-gurus have made saktipat a cheap feat of jugglery and created confusion about this occult phenomenon in rational minds. Therefore, it is essential to unferstand its true nature.

The disciple receives the blessing and boons of the Guru according to his inner faith and worthiness. Every disciple gets in the measure of his sraddha (Faith). This is the philosophy behind saktipat. This is a process, which requires time and effort and which is completed by the dedicated sadhana of a sadhak under the guidance of a genuine Guru. This is not a sudden process, which gives instant miraculous result. Rather, it is a long-time mode of sadhana with the aid of which the disciple develops his own dormant powers and potentialities.

The boon of saktipat is not accessible to everyone. Only those seekers get this precious gift who can tranquilly retain and assimilate the descent of this immense occult power. The glorious lives of Vivekanand and Yoganand, after such a saktipat by their gurus, are eloquent example of the radical spiritual transformation. But such transformations occur generally in the case of chosen souls who come to earth with specially assigned tasks. There is no relevance of questions like what was realized at the time of saktipat or what visions were revealed? What is significant is what was the outcome of this massive transference of spiritual force? It radically transforms the recipient. But the latter has to be pure, strong and worthy enough so receive, assimilate and hold the energy so transferred and selflessly and wisely utilize it for the noble purpose for which it has been gifted to him.

For more detail read AUTHOR'S book “A Guide to Spiritual Transformation”