The Star Shines in Nepal

Nepal is a country very dear to my heart. It is poor in material wealth, but rich in spiritual gifts. The first time I visited, nearly thirty years ago now, I experienced the power of the Star shining above the ‘holy mountain’ of Machhapuchhare and during my subsequent trek into the ‘Annapurna sanctuary’ felt sure that (at the etheric level) this is one of the meeting places of Elder Brethren. This feeling was confirmed on my subsequent trek eleven years later, after the passing of my former husband Geoffrey. He did not enjoy physical travel, but freed from his body he encouraged me on this (for me) very arduous pilgrimage. At a particularly difficult time, when I felt almost ready to give up, there he was holding up a shining lantern, encouraging me on.

Those familiar with White Eagle’s teaching will know how often he uses the phrase ‘keep on keeping on’. I believe that over the years he has encouraged hundreds to do just this in many different ways. Pilgrimages are not always about climbing physical mountains.

Just recently I have had the opportunity to return to Nepal—not to trek this time, but to visit our White Eagle group in Kathmandu and encourage them to ‘keep on keeping on’.

It was just over a year ago, in May 2015, that the devastating earthquakes suddenly shattered thousands of lives. Over one year on there are still signs of the earthquake in Kathmandu city itself—crumbling walls and buildings, broken up roads, electricity wires dangling dangerously across the streets. Not all parts of the city were affected, of course, and one of our White Eagle leaders, Keshav, a colleague of Krishna, told me: ‘We were so fortunate! I believe the Star helped protect us and our school. At the time of the earthquake I was on my way to a meeting with Krishna. Fortunately it was a Saturday and no children were in school. After we stayed out in the streets along with many others, not sure what would happen next. There were many aftershocks and buildings tumbling. People were amazing, all helping one another. We learned a lot about faith, and the power of prayer, and the Star.’

Krishna has a clear insight into the main essence of the White Eagle teaching. Introducing me on one occasion he said ‘It is not a religion—it is a way of life’. How true. It is a philosophy which truly changes lives and helps us deal in a serene and wise way (hopefully!) with whatever karmic challenge comes along—whether that be earthquake, flood, illness, bereavement, whatever.

A highlight of this brief visit to Nepal (no trekking in the lovely mountains this time!) was talking with two groups of teenagers from Krishna’s/Keshav’s schools. I talked with them about the power of the Star to help us (and the whole world) no matter what. Most of them were Hindus, with a few Buddhists and Christians, but all had an innate understanding of the inner unity of all religions. One of the many loveable things about Nepal is the religious tolerance, with Buddhists and Hindus often worshipping side by side. We can all learn so much, I think, from this example.

From ‘Healing the World’ p.28

‘Reach towards the heavenly light, remembering that you can be a reflector of that light. Look up to the sun-capped mountain range, the golden city, call it the kingdom of heaven if you like! But remember that the kingdom of heaven is not really a far country, the kingdom of heaven is found within yourself. You can make it a far country, or it can become close, a world of infinite beauty within yourself. People make it a far country, or it can become close, a world of infinite beauty within yourself. People find it such a temptation, so much easier, to go here, there, everywhere, rushing to all kinds of place, to the east, to the west, to the north, to the south, in search of a master—and all the time the Master is within, so close, nearer than breathing, closer than hands and feet. This is simple truth.’