Listen, Neville, and you others.  I am 100% convinced that at the very least, Maharaji is the authorized representative on this planet.  He knows something.  I have seen too much and felt too much over the years to doubt the validity of Knowledge and M.  That means I have zero doubt about this.  ZERO DOUBT.  Understand?  You all can criticise it, but the bottom line is that Knowledge works for me.  I see light, I feel peace, I am fulfilling my purpose by getting to know that stillness within me. 

You believe Maharaji is a God in a body.  And you have zero doubts.

     No, Cynthia, I said at the very least he is the authorized representative on this planet.  You added something there, didn't you?  But to clarify it further, the possibility exists that Maharaji is a divine incarnation.  I haven't discounted that possibility yet.  But since neither of us know what that really means, we can't determine its validity.  Except through the Knowledge that was revealed to us.  I'm interested in what Knowledge reveals to me.  Every day that I can, I make an effort to uncover more of what is within me.  I am quite pleased with the result.  And yes, Cynthia, I have zero doubts.  Want me to say it again?  I HAVE ZERO DOUBTS.  Did you hear me this time?

At the Long Beach Aspirant meeting on May 30 (or 31st) of 1997(?), Maharaji began by saying that Knowledge was not a resource, it is THE SOURCE.  My experience shows me that.  I'll tell you right now that I'm really comfortable betting on M and K.  I want freedom.  Within me, I find it as a result of my practice, participation and listening.  LIFE WOULD BE PHONY AND DARK WITHOUT M & K. 

If you are so sure, what's the need for the bet?

Okay, dear, then lets not bet, shall we?  How about this:  "I'll tell you right now that I'm really comfortable with Maharaji and Knowledge."  Is that better?  Since we are all going on an unknown journey, what we build our launch-pad with will prove it one way or another.  Some rockets take off and zoom.  Some sputter and fall out.  To me, I feel really good building my launch-pad with peace, stillness, joy, love, clarity, etc.  You know, all the things that Knowledge brings into my consciousness.  Somehow I'm hoping (is that a better word than betting for you?) that I'm building up a lot of good fuel for the journey.  You know, like when a squirrel stores nuts for the winter.  A lot of good nourishment to take along.  After all, the squirrel doesn't know if the winter will be mild or severe.  He just makes sure he has enough food to last either way.   

Ultimately, all will have to realize that Knowledge puts one in touch with the centerpoint within.  I know that M knows it.  I've seen his magic and listened to him many times.  I intend to take full advantage of Knowledge.  I was not a desperate seeker.  I was someone looking for the underlying reality.  I have found it.  I value it.  I admire it.  I appreciate it.  I am thankful for it.  And I will gratefully show my appreciation to he who gave it to me for as long as I have breath.  As long as the water faucet is still producing clean, pure fresh water, I'll continue to drink from it.  If the faucet dries up, I'll look for another one.  Until then, I will continue to enjoy this water.  Get it?  

First you say you have zero doubts, Joy, then you say..."If the faucet dries up, I'll look for another one."

Hey, Cynthia, I wanted to know what life was all about.  I found a way to tap into the source of life within me.  If the tap dries up, I'll look for another way in.  I won't just say that there is now no way to tap into that inner source of water.  I'll look for another way in!  In LA last year, at the public event, he said that inner peace is possible.  He said that we should search for peace wherever we can find it in this world.  Then he said, if you can't find it in the world, look me up.  If his Knowledge stopped working, I'd search for it elsewhere.  I'm just a beggar.  I want devotion.  I want peace.  I want fulfillment.  I want Truth.  Maharaji helps me to get in touch with those things.  If he stopped helping me, I'd look for help elsewhere.  Got it? 

Have you ever heard of something called cognitive dissonance?

Yes, I have.  Have you ever heard of quenching your thirst?  You know, like after a hard day's work or a long hike, to just sit back, pop the top off a cold one and ahhhh.....