Master Pattern of the International Nath Order

We cannot cure the violence in the world in which we live or filter away the pollution which we have to breathe. We cannot cure the system which keeps us poor and the mind in chains or cure the social structure, customs, and traditions which make for unhappiness and become so unbearable to sane people.

The International Nath Order is not a complete or final system. It can never be so because it is based on the growth, progress, and development of the initiated members. You are given a few notes and guidelines by the guru, and on these, you have to build, experiment and attain. You must put aside the conditioning and brainwashing of the past which now determines your attitudes, action, and thought patterns and begin to think for yourself on the basis of fact, reason and common sense. Being a Nath means this and the transformation into an intelligent way of life and lifestyle created by yourself.

We must not only have a valid reason for being alive but, the Nath way of life should insulate us from the evil situations with which humans have polluted the world. An individual cannot easily get away from the crazy society and environment which surrounds us, so we not only have to create an invisible screen but re-train our minds so that we are not disturbed by the garbage world and polluted thinking of mankind. By Nath meditation, rhythmic breathing and tranquility we are relaxed while the rest of the world goes by.

First, the Nathas take note of The Five Kleshas or avoidances. These five (ob-blocks) obstructions block the way to all human spiritual advancements and attainments. They must be mastered before meditation begins. The Five Kleshas are the cause of all suffering and pain.

The Five Kleshas

The five pain-bearing obstructions,
The root causes of trouble and strife:
Ignorance, Ego, Repulsion,
Attachment and Clinging to Life.

The degree to which these are overcome is the degree of success in meditation and attainment of enlightenment. If we watch our actions and thinking today, we can create something stable, real and worthwhile for tomorrow. The past is not important, but some of it may be valid if it can be taken as a guide and experience to warn us not to repeat the same mistakes. This is not for everybody. You cannot save the world. Most will want to cling to the rat race, establishments and superstitions and live and die to preserve them.

Our responsibility is only practical if it is only related to ourselves. We must develop a way of life which renders us immune to the madness of the modern world. Thus, in chaos, we preserve our cosmos and tranquility. We must ever remain conscious that we are immortal spirits and particles of the Cosmic Spirit which are eternal and indestructible. Receive the spiritual accolade of the Divine and peace, freedom and happiness can be yours. The International Nath Order welcomes you.