Do I receive just one deeksha or do I need to receive many to become enlightened?
It has happened that some people have become fully and permanently enlightened by receiving just one deeksha. But for the majority it takes many. Here in the west we hold on so tightly to our beliefs, and we value above all other things our intelligence and independence, unfortunately this is exactly why it is so hard for the westerners to go into a state of enlightenment – although not impossible. Sri Bhagavan has regularly stated that we are bathing in God’s grace but we do not receive it because our heart is closed. To partake fully of this divine grace (deeksha is given to us through divine grace) we must open our heart and live in love and gratitude THIS IS THE KEY. As soon as we do this every cell in our body will be singing divine praises as it is filled with grace! Enlightenment happens easily when the heart is fully opened and one is living in a state of love, gratitude and surrender, completely trusting that spirit is in control and is the provider of all things.
