A Battle Beyond the Eyes

By Lunthita Lee

I once saw a boy featured on CNA news. He was weeping in desperation, crying out for God’s help as his country was torn apart by war. That image struck my heart. It reminded me of a similar inner battle I faced in my late twenties—different in form, but equal in intensity and hopelessness.

One night, I had a strange dream. I found myself standing in the midst of a fierce, invisible battle between forces I couldn’t identify or understand. At first, I ignored it. But the dream came again. And again. Until it was no longer just a dream, but a nightly assault that overtook my rest, my thoughts, and eventually the very fabric of my wellbeing.

The fights were relentless. What began as an unsettling dream soon spilled into my life, leaving me exhausted—mentally, emotionally, physically. Sleep eluded me. Insomnia became an unwanted companion. My health declined; even an acute sinus condition weakened my body and clouded my mind. Work began to suffer, and so did my spirit.

In desperation, I searched for answers wherever I could find them. Mediums offered advice. I tried rituals, chants, traditions. A few provided temporary relief, but none brought lasting peace. I longed for something unshakable—powerful, solid, and permanent.

Then, my prayers were answered. My path led me to Sri Chinmoy, a great meditation teacher. His teachings opened within me a doorway to peace and inner strength. With practice, I discovered not just relief, but transformation.

Some nights later, the dream came again. But this time, it was different. I saw clearly the struggle unfolding—a cosmic battle between negative and positive forces. Suddenly, in a majestic vision, a cluster of galaxies burst forth, luminous and vast. The darkness vanished completely; there was no trace of negativity left. The battle dissolved, like it had never existed.

When I awoke, I felt renewed. My mind was clear, my body lighter, my spirit recharged. From that moment, my health and lifestyle improved tremendously.

What once terrified me had become the catalyst for a new way of life—one guided not by fear, but by inner light.