Four Candles
Once an earnest disciple was discussing spiritual life with his guru, who was learned wise. - Most of us are not fortunate enough to be born in the land of Samadhi, the disciple said. Therefore, we cannot easily find the way there. How can people like us reach the shores of the River of Transcendence? The old guru was pleased with his disciple and sat silently contemplating for a few seconds before giving reply. - Within all people there are four candles called Faith, Strong Will, Memory and Intelligence. Right now, in you for instance, they are not lit. The only possibility of finding the way is to light them, but this is a difficult task. They can only be lit by the sun itself. Now, listen to this story about Thomas, a disciple of Christ, who succeeded in lighting the four candles and completing the journey through the land of Samadhi. Thomas had been travelling for many years in search of Self-realization. After visiting many places, he finally arrived in the lower state of Samad
