Daily Meditation: Friday, May 31, 2002

Human beings still need the material, tangible aspect of …

05/31/2002

Human beings still need the material, tangible aspect of religion. But the day they endeavour to awaken within them certain subtle centres - those the Hindu philosophy refers to as chakras - they will gain a higher understanding of things, which will allow them to leave behind the external forms. Indeed, these forms will begin to appear far less alive, intense and powerful than what they are living inwardly and they will even reach a point where they no longer need their temples or churches. The countless religious buildings dotted all over the world have their purpose. Thanks to the fervour of all the faithful who have prayed there over the centuries, the churches and temples are impregnated with a sacred atmosphere. But even the finest basilicas or most splendid cathedrals cannot compare with a human body that has been purified, blessed and has become a true temple. When a human being has made his body a temple and prays in his own temple, the Lord listens and answers his prayers.