Daily Meditation: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Disciples - they must find the best attitude to adopt towards their Master

Disciples who do not know how to behave towards their Master because they are unaware of what role a Master can play in their lives, prevent him from being as useful to them as he could be, as he would like to be, and they thus hamper their own progress. It is up to disciples to discover what their relationship should be with their Master, how they should regard him and behave towards him. It is not up to the Master to make recommendations on this subject. A true Master is content with giving his teaching; he leaves his disciples free. He will never say: ‘You must respect me, admire me, obey me.’ Never. First of all because it would be pointless to do so, since respect, admiration or obedience cannot be imposed. Secondly, because the Master has no need of these things; he has other sources of joy and satisfaction. It is up to disciples to find the best attitude to adopt towards their Master for the sake of their evolution.

Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

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Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
a universal teacher, inspired by the sun

The universal message of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1900 – 1986) is in accord with that of all the great Masters of humanity. His teaching sheds light on the great cosmic laws governing our life and provides practical methods that enable us to develop our full spiritual potential and work for a more harmonious life for all.

“Through my teaching, I wish to give you everything you need to know about human beings: how they are built, their relationship with nature, the exchanges they must make with the universe, so that you can learn to drink from the sources of divine life. …ˮ

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