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Book Four Canto III: The Call to the Quest |
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On
a bright, happy morning, when the air is full of longing and expectation,
Aswapati hears the subtle voice of unborn Powers: "Men, creatures of Fate
that you are at present, you are not meant to be always circling in the petty
rounds of your little self. You are made of Immortal's substance and mighty
Powers are shut in in your nature's cells. A greater destiny awaits you. If
only you will, you can acquire a truth-sight, exceed your mortal mind and
grow into your godhead. There are other realms of existence than the earth
you tread, there is a light behind your life. Immortal Powers await to embody
themselves in you. The earth hopes and aspires for this change but the fire
still burns dim in human hearts. Men are still in love with their ignorance.
Heaven's lights descend but are obliged to return in the face of denial and
obstruction by the Inconscient." The
Voice ceases. And as if in answer from the gods Savitri comes to Aswapati in
all her revealing beauty and splendour. Aswapati's physical sense withdraws
and he sees behind the outer form of Savitri, the great and unknown Spirit
born as his child. Moved
from unseen Heights he speaks to her: "Spirit, traveller of Eternity,
thou hast come for a mighty work. Thou art not come down alone. There waits
for thee some destined soul who shall discover thy mission and thy strength.
Depart and find him, thy mate. Thou needest not any other guide than the One
who is aflame within thee. He who is to be thy partner and companion in the
journey of life, waits for thee. With him thou shalt confront Heaven's
question, life, break through the immense disguise of Nature and ascend to
divinity's heights." These
words sink into her being like a Mantra and the seed of change is sown. She
awakes in her consciousness to new dimensions and the secrets of unseen
realms are felt close. Before
the dawn of the next day, Savitri leaves on her quest. |