Skull Chatter (Vol. 4 No. 1)
Spring at last. A long cold winter here has given way to buds and blossoms, and with them, Volume 4, No. 1 of our Open Door. It’s so nice to enjoy the warming rays of the sun again and witness this shining miracle of Nature. As I sit before my electric word rambler on such a warm and friendly day, I’m given to wonder with delight as to what illuminations such a quarter may hold for us each and all. What colorful scenes and fresh enthusiasms will next assail our senses?
It may be in part our sense of wonder which keeps us stimulated and on our toes as we dance toward the Light. I suspect a reason, and perhaps a starry smile which crafted the element of surprise into the fabric of our lives. Could it have been the Great Cosmic Spirit who first intoned, in so many languages and dialects, “The show must go on!” Given the long run of our ancient Nath Order and its fluid flowering in foreign soil, this may be true. Speculations aside, what better overture prior to drawing back the curtain and revealing a few choice episodes of our recent past.
As many of you may recall, Maha Shiva Ratri rolled around and fell on February 12th this year. I’ll hoist my prayer flag for a moment to draw attention to the idea that Maha Shiva Ratri is not exclusively a Hindu or East Indian affair. Pagan people from all over the world celebrate this Great Night. This is not intended as an insult to any Asian people or creed, but we love Shiva too. Of course all people relate to and observe such an occasion in their own way and this is in keeping with the great diversity of the human race, its patterns, needs and understanding. Suffice to say that all reports which reached my attention were positive if not amusing.
Usually I spend this evening in the Kailash Zone, but this year I traveled to Vancouver, Canada to stop in on the Weirdglow clan of Lalita Mataji and enjoy the proceedings. Wreck Beach was the aptly named site of this year’s gathering. A mantric melee began at dusk and lasted until the midnight hour when people fell silent and communed with the star show in the sky. We were blessed with clear skies and a nice warm wind and fire which protected our skyclad bodies from what can be a chilly period in these areas. A fine time was had by all.
Our second printing of The Scrolls of Mahendranath will be completed by April 20th this year. This edition will be much the same as the first printing, except for a few touch ups and corrections. Those of you who have ordered recently, please be patient. We are now out of stock but will send you your order soon after the 20th.
April 29th with be the date when we celebrate Shri Gurudev Mahendranath‘s 80th birthday. Guru traditions, guidelines and Grace are important to our way of life. So it is with great love we will honor our Guru and human link to our timeless initiatic lineage.
For this issue of our Open Door, we are pleased to offer an article by Sri Jadu Garudanath for your perusal and enjoyment. I also wish to take this opportunity to encourage those of you who may want to write something for our newsletter – the door’s open. Stay glued to our pages, more when summer arrives. Until then, enjoy your Springtime, one and all!
