By Sri Skanda, Son of Siva

"As the world vibration becomes heavy and the outside world becomes full of darkness, so you should turn to me and know I am always ready to protect and help in time of need.

"I am the disperser of darkness and evil. Where I stand, evil cannot be. I stand here today to dispel your fears and awaken in you the courage of soldiers of Light. When you cry out to me for help, there am I, instantly. This day, in this holy place, I pledge to you help in time of need. I give you the gift today of courage, a courage not of the world but of the Atma, God within.

"Before you call, I am there, for I am in all, through all, and of all. Infinity is my nature.

"For those who walked the fire¹ since last we met here, know I was there instilling faith within your hearts. I watched and blessed all those who crossed the element. It is the conquering of self.

"Let that courage and strength walk with you through the rest of your life.

"Now fly with me for a short period into the eternal skies high above the mortal senses into my abode, beyond the clouds of mortality. Know yourself as me and fly.

"I, Sri Skanda, Son of Siva, have spoken."