On a bright, happy
morning, when the air is full of longing and expectation, Aswapati hears the
subtle voice of unborn Powers: "Men, creatures of Fate that you are at
present, you are not meant to be always circling in the petty rounds of your
little self. You are made of Immortal's substance and mighty Powers are shut in
in your nature's cells. A greater destiny awaits you. If only you will, you can
acquire a truth-sight, exceed your mortal mind and grow into your godhead.
There are other realms of existence than the earth you tread, there is a light
behind your life. Immortal Powers await to embody themselves in you. The earth
hopes and aspires for this change but the fire still burns dim in human hearts.
Men are still in love with their ignorance. Heaven's lights descend but are
obliged to return in the face of denial and obstruction by the
Inconscient."
The Voice ceases. And as
if in answer from the gods Savitri comes to Aswapati in all her revealing beauty
and splendour. Aswapati's physical sense withdraws and he sees behind the outer
form of Savitri, the great and unknown Spirit born as his child.
Moved from unseen
Heights he speaks to her: "Spirit, traveller of Eternity, thou hast come for
a mighty work. Thou art not come down alone. There waits for thee some destined
soul who shall discover thy mission and thy strength. Depart and find him, thy
mate. Thou needest not any other guide than the One who is aflame within thee.
He who is to be thy partner and companion in the journey of life, waits for
thee. With him thou shalt confront Heaven's question, life, break through the
immense disguise of Nature and ascend to divinity's heights."
These words sink into
her being like a Mantra and the seed of change is sown. She awakes in her consciousness
to new dimensions and the secrets of unseen realms are felt close.
Before the dawn of the
next day, Savitri leaves on her quest.