Before reading the letters, you should note the following:Michael’s words can be taken in three ways. The peripheral listener and the casual reader decide that the words are either too complicated or overly simplistic. The serious student who is committed to clarity and reality sees them as fingers pointing to treasure. A lot of digging is necessary, and the efforts are well rewarded. Finally, those listening with their hearts will realize his words for what they are: expressions of the inexpressible, garments, covers — the best parts trailing behind as streams of energy and light, unseen to the naked eye, communicable only through a connection with the unknown, a connection with the divine. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is half the world; Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism is the other half. These major forces of religion set magnificent goals for mankind....

 

“Holy, holy, holy.” Holy the creator; holy the creation; holy man, the crowning glory of creation....

 

A friend has asked: “Are you for or against the women’s liberation movement?”

 

For at least 20,000 years, women have been oppressed by men.... A friend has asked: “In your last letter, you state you have never claimed to be a guru. I myself have never heard you make such a claim. Yet I hear other people say you are a guru. I ask you directly: Are you a guru?”.... A friend has written: “I am very reluctant to write this to you. I’m not even sure I should write this, but I am extremely upset and want your guidance.

“There is a terrible blog on the Internet that tells the most vicious lies about you and Royal Way. Most of the people who write in have never met you and have never been to Royal Way....”

 

A friend has asked: “I want to live my life in Royal Way but my father is vehemently against it. His two main objections are as follows....