Just a Little Taste

I often wonder what keeps Kriya Master Per H. Wibe going. Forty years of unimaginable dedication to achieve silence—what fuels such commitment? What motivates him to meditate day and night?

One day, I asked him, “Master, when will I develop intensity like yours?”

He replied with calmness, “It has to grow from within. It will take its own time.”

“Can you help me achieve silence like you?” I asked eagerly. “You are a Kriya Master. You can do anything.”

He smiled gently. “It is not something I can give you by simply placing my hand on your head. I can support you if you are sincere in practice. Our own interest is the key.”

I thought, “Yes, if someone enjoys cooking, painting, or playing cricket, they pursue it with joy—it’s always on their mind. But how to cultivate such a genuine interest in meditation?”

One day, while serving soup to my daughter, I found an answer. Teaching her good eating habits hadn’t been easy. Introducing a new vegetable, soup, or fruit was often met with resistance. I would gently encourage her, saying, “You don’t have to eat the whole thing. Just taste a little—maybe a spoonful, a bite, or a piece. No more than that.”

I expected no miracles overnight. It took months, even years, to develop her taste for certain foods. Another example—at a gathering, I noticed some people enjoying alcohol. I wondered how they could find pleasure in something with such a bitter taste. It occurred to me that it probably began with a small taste, and over time, repeated experiences built their habit.

Similarly, practicing even a little meditation daily can nurture intensity. At first, the change may seem subtle or even unnoticeable, but each session brings a sense of peace that encourages you to continue. Initially, miseries may push you to meditate, but soon the practice becomes a joy in itself. It’s like diving into the depths of a serene ocean—an experience so fulfilling that you can’t help but return, again and again.

A Little Taste
A drop may not fill the ocean—
But one drop of nectar holds great power.
Just fifteen minutes of daily practice,
Can awaken the silent strength.

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