Spiritual Star -The Final Chapter PART4
Spiritual Star Tara had become well known for her spiritual and miraculous acts. Her spiritual gifts grew stronger each day. She possessed the ability to be at several places at one time. During meditation, she would leave her body and visit distant villages. People would see her in the flesh preaching and healing the sick. Although Tara had attained very little educational schooling, men of high scientific and religious studies were stunned by the spiritual knowledge she possessed. Tara easily explained complex spiritual questions that perplexed the mind of the most respected scholars. It was said that the knowledge she possessed came directly from God. News of Tara’s spiritual abilities began to spread rapidly. People from distant lands began arriving at her village in search of physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The relatively small village was over swarmed with outsiders. In order to maintain the stability of their village, the villagers build a substantial size hut on the outskirts of the village. There, Tara attended to the needs of the multitude that arrived each day. Meanwhile, in a camp many miles away, a terrorist group was in training. One of their missions was to recruit and train young men from the surrounding villages to become terrorists. As they began infiltrating the surrounding villages, they noticed that their religious tactics were not working. The villagers' demeanor was not what they expected. They were touched by Tara’s loving heart. Their minds could not be corrupted. They believed it was their duty to help and love their fellowman, instead of harming them. One man, they encountered, spoke of forgiving his enemies. The unknown force that guided Tara had cleansed their souls of all hate. They soon discovered the name of their adversary. Her name was Tara; and they needed to stop her. When the men went back to the campsite and informed their commander of what had transpired, he ordered his men to abduct the woman and bring her to him. He had a mission to fulfill, and no one was going to interfere with his plans. If necessary, he would put an end to Tara’s life. Maya had gotten up to open the door. It was a man inquiring about the whereabouts of Tara. “Excuse me," said the stranger," does Tara live here? I wish to see her. My mother is gravely ill, and I was told that Tara possesses healing power.” “Tara is not here. She is meditating. If you walk straight ahead, you will see a hut. She sees people there. Take your mother there. She will be there in an hour or two,” Maya said amicably. The man thanked her and walked away. For two days, the man followed Tara learning her daily routine. By six o’clock in the morning, she was on her way to the fields. She remained there isolated and in deep meditation for several hours. It was the perfect opportunity to abduct her. The next day, Tara headed to the fields to meditate. On the way, a stranger approached her. “Hello, are you lost?” she asked politely. The man smiled and replied, “I am not lost. This is where I need to be.” Grabbing her arm, he pulled her towards him. By now, another man appeared in a car. He threw her inside the car and drove away. Tara did not struggle or cry for help. It was as if she knew what was about to happen. When they arrived at the campsite, several men had gathered around. Suddenly, the commander appeared and greeted Tara. “So, you are the one who has been preaching a lot of nonsense.” “Tie her to the tree and leave her there for now,” he ordered one of his men. For two days, Tara remained tied to a tree without food or water. Never once did she complain. A hearing had been arranged to determine her fate. She was released and brought to the main tent. Everyone from the campsite was there. The commander commenced the hearing. “You will be given a chance to repent and retract your teachings. Only a witch can do the things you do. We have reached the conclusion that you are a witch who uses sorcery to twist and corrupt the minds of the people. Confess your sins.” Tara spoke without any hesitation. “How can my teachings of love or the healing of the sick be the work of sorcery? How can you sit there and claim to be doing God’s work when you are destroying everything he created so lovely? Right this minute, God is here. He is not here to praise you for your work. He is here to witness your madness. A powerful evil force is manipulating your thoughts and actions. You are not the cure. You are the disease. Your immense hate for humanity has blocked God from entering your heart.” "You have talked enough. Since, you will not confess to anything, I sentence you to die by fire as soon as possible," the commander exclaimed. After hearing the death penalty, the men began yelling fiercely and continuously, “Burn the witch.” All the preparations for Tara’s execution were in progress. When the arrangements were completed, she was tied to a wooden pole located in the center of the campsite. With a mocking smile, the commander lit the area where Tara stood. Tara graciously smiled and closed her eyes. In a matter of seconds, the fire was in full force. It had reached Tara’s delicate body. As the fire consumed her body, laughter and harsh words filled the air. "Burn, witch, burn” they chanted. Then, something extraordinary and unexpected happened. From the intense burning fire, a brilliant light in the form of a woman emerged. It was Tara’s spirit. It had stepped out of the body. Immediately, the commander stepped forward in disbelief. "You cannot kill that which does not exist,” Tara said. Infuriated by the words, the commander pulled out his machete, which was on the side of his belt, and lunged towards Tara’s spirit. “You will definitely die. Death to the witch!” he exclaimed. Suddenly, the commander became motionless and began to evaporate slowly to a thin film of dust. After witnessing the dissolution of the commander, some of the men ran away, while others kneeled and begged for forgiveness and mercy. The light from the fire was so intense that people from surrounding villages began to appear in search for answers. Where is the light coming from? Why is it not spreading? What does it mean? Is it a sign from God? Were just a few questions that were on the lips of the villagers. As they approached the area, they were in awe. There in front of their eyes was a bright light in the form of a woman kneeling as if praying. By now, a large crowd had gathered. They kneeled and began to pray. Tara’s spirit got up and addressed the crowd. “God had sent me into your world to spread his love to all his children. He wants everyone to know that without love you are just empty shells. In order to receive love, you must give love. Love is not something you just say; it is something you feel inside deeply. Love needs to be nurtured in order for it to grow. What difference does it make if you are from a different caste, race, religion, social or educational status. You are all one created by our Father in heaven.” “Take the ashes of my body and share it with others. Where there is hate, may my ashes bring love; where there is sickness, may my ashes bring health; where there is hopelessness, may my ashes bring hope and faith; and where there are destructive thoughts, may my ashes bring peace and light.” Slowly, Tara’s spirit began to transform itself into a bright shining star. When the transformation was completed, the star began drifting away. It was the brightest star in the star filled night sky. Meanwhile, the fire had subsided, and people began collecting the ashes. As they walked away to their respective homes, the sound of prayer and song praising God was heard. The events of the night were glorious and unforgettable. They were imprinted in the hearts of the villagers forever. Tara's spirit continues to visit the homes of those suffering from physical, emotional and spiritual pain. She takes away their pain and fills their hearts with love. Whenever you see a flicker of light flashing in front of your eyes, do not discard it. It could be Tara paying you a visit. Instead, go to the window, look up to the sky and thank her for coming into your home. End of Spiritual Star Spiritual Star -Go to Homepage
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