The only place inflexibility is not only welcome, but required, is in living the will of God. Through the guidance of true teachers and/or an authentic teaching, history has shown us, although rare in the Piscean Age, that saints, Gurus, sages, divine messengers have always appeared. They carry the virtues God requires, most notably surrender. Surrender to the Truth.
Without this sacred need for flexibility, we become rigid in the wrong ways, limiting our ability to be inflexible. It may seem paradoxical, but in a spiritual life, it takes flexibility to become divinely inflexible. This kind of inflexibility is not obedience or obstinance. It is anchored in unwavering devotion and service to the Divine. It demands a relentless, lifelong commitment to God’s Will—whether or not we like it, believe it, or even understand it.
If this sounds complicated, well—it is, and it isn’t. In the realm of spirit, the idea of inflexibility takes on an almost reversed and reverent meaning. Opposites attract and repel simultaneously, like magnets pulling some closer while pushing others away. This duality confounds the intellect. How can one be drawn to their opposite? Since ancient times, seekers and scholars have wrestled with this riddle. But when it is understood, wisdom and understanding arises. The answer eludes reason precisely because it transcends it. It exists beyond what can be seen, measured, or labeled, but it is “real.”
And yet—it’s not complicated when approached through surrender. When we live in non-judgment, the complications dissolve. Decision-making is replaced by divine direction. Surrender simplifies everything. It’s not necessarily easy—but profoundly simple. Just surrender to the Truth. Let go of the rest. It's that simple. And it's that difficult.
When a true path is found, practiced, and absorbed, non-judgment becomes a natural byproduct. All true paths include the sacred teaching of non-judgment. When this virtue is recognized in a student by God’s representative—like Guru Ram Das—a spiritual message is sent back to the Source: “There’s someone You should notice, dear God.” And God takes notice. For when His representative acknowledges a sincere seeker, God trusts Him and often fills that seeker with intuitive knowledge—a divine understanding beyond reason, beyond time, beyond space, beyond the beyond.
This is the reconciliation of opposites. It is the transcendence of duality. It is the revelation of divine Love—not just any love, but God’s Love, as expressed through the polarity of God and Prakirti creating the divine dance of existence itself.
That dance spins through all creation, offering a new perspective: the energy of all creation is Love. To love all is to love God. So why resist it? Why delay the inevitable? The greatest celebration awaits your presence. The party of all parties is happening. Don’t miss it.
A fair question arises: “How can we distinguish the Truth from a partial version? And why does that even matter?” It matters because surrender means the end of judgment. It means the self, our limited sense of self, melts away. We stop judging ourselves and others. In this surrender of the ego, gratitude arises. Gratitude for the opportunity to elevate simply through the act of surrender. And from this awareness, gratitude overflows naturally. This requires more and more gratitude. Gratitude keeps us grounded in grace.
Sikh Dharma is a technologically structured path to the Truth. There are others. I won’t speak for them as I haven’t walked these paths. But I know this, all true paths are built on a foundation of virtues. And wherever there is virtue, there is a way to the Truth.
The way of Sikh Dharma leads directly to the truth. Through the Guru’s teachings, and through His example, truth flows like a river cleansing the pain we once carried in body and mind. The circumstances that caused the pain may remain, but now pain is the remedy. Pain is the remedy; pleasure is the malady. A Sikh’s responsibility is to follow the Guru’s command—not our desires, hopes, or fears. Guru Ji teaches His Sikhs, and the world, that this is the path to happiness, elevation, and divine joy.
A true man or woman of God surrenders to the Truth wherever it is found. Let me share something personal. Fifty plus years ago, my only prayer was to find the truth, not a truth. Somehow, even then, I understood the subtle, yet vital difference. The Truth demands everything—total surrender of beliefs, opinions, and understandings. A truth comforts the ego. It allows the ego to survive. And that’s the trap. When we settle for a truth, we miss the Truth. The ego is satisfied but the soul remains untouched.
The most dangerous form of corruption is the one wrapped in righteousness. An ill-trained mind, surface-level understanding, hidden agendas—these are all forms of spiritual distortion caused by the ego. A truth may soothe the mind. But the Truth transforms the soul. That’s where real surrender begins and true spirituality starts.
Let God lead you. Let Him provide everything you need. Relax. Relax. Relax.
Inflexibility in following the Guru’s command is a powerful magnet for divine attention. Chanting God’s Name is the Sikh’s sacred declaration: “Guru Ji, I’m here. I’m ready. I’ll face whatever challenge You give me.” And with His guidance, protection, and grace, the impossible becomes possible—and then it becomes real.
Many think that they are already living the truth. But if thinking is involved, the Truth is already slipping away. This is not a matter of intellect, it’s a matter of faith. You are not the judge of your own path, God is. All you can do is surrender. How much Truth lives in your practice? How deeply you accept God's will is what God measures.
The student who surrenders undertakes the gamble of lifetimes. If you don’t recognize this, you may still live in ignorance. But when you do recognize it, life becomes urgent. Life becomes sacred.
Sikh Dharma is our Way. It is this path my prayer has led me to. The way of a Sikh is to obey the Guru’s command with unwavering, inflexible devotion. And when that inflexibility is rooted in love, it draws God’s attention. God loves those who love Him. And His love is perfect.
To love God is to do His Will and to leave the outcome to Him. So be inflexible in your love for God, love. serve, surrender, and obey. Let go…see what happens to your life. It’s totally wonderful. Stay tuned,
In Perfect Harmony,
Your Partner and Friend on this Fantastic Journey,
Hari Jiwan
