“I am a dealer of the world’s most popular drug,” said Guru Baba, “and it is entirely legal.”
The journalist continued writing. She was very fast indeed. It must be shorthand, thought Sami.
Guru Baba continued, “Many drugs are becoming legal – I know the pharmacy now sells cannabis, and forms of heroin – but none of them can match its power. I deal in the drug of love.”
“Guru Baba, that’s good,” said the journalist. “Any final words?”
“Yes, of course. My customers come in their thousands; they are addicts already or want to become so. They know our world is built on loving relationships, which activate complex brain chemistries whose effects are like cocaine, but they are not toxins, they create long term positive change.”
The journalist looked away for a moment. She was paying attention but there was something on her mind.
Guru Baba continued, “Not just our world, but our whole universe, is built on love. How else to make sense of our tiny lives in the incomprehensible vastness of space? It is said that the universe began with a seed, and will continue to grow forever. As worlds continue to fly from its centre, the essence of our lives must surely be attraction.”
Sami was surprised that Guru Baba had agreed to the interview. In this half hour break during the Great Gathering, it was best if he rested. The journalist hadn’t even booked a slot; she had asked for the interview this morning upon arrival. She had said “Don’t you know who I am?” flashed her press card and walked past the queue.
She said, “Please tell me about the Enhanced Trance Dance. Will we be performing it at today’s event?”
“Yes, of course we will! Why not? People perform it all over the world, every day. Why shouldn’t we do so here!”
“I’m not sure I understand. Is it a well-known dance?”
“Shall I show you?”
“Well, I don’t have the best shoes for dancing, but we can give it a whirl.”
What is he doing? thought Sami. She may not have the right mindset for this. She hasn’t read any of his teachings. Cultural connotations differ. She won’t understand.
Guru Baba stood erect and held out his arms. The journalist realized she was expected to do the same. She held out her hands and he pulled her towards him and kissed her on the lips.
The journalist was shocked. She jerked back her head and pulled away. “What the hell are you doing?”
“The Enhanced Trance Dance. You asked for a demonstration.”
“What! It’s an old man getting his rocks off with a young woman?”
“Not so young,” said Guru Baba.
“Not so young! Are you for real? You grope me and then insult me. And you call yourself a holy man! Shame on you!”
That didn’t go well, thought Sami. A kiss can mean many things; it represents love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, devotion, and good luck. It involves all five senses – touch of the lips, smell of your perfume, taste of the skin, a smacking sound when joining or pulling way, and seeing whatever you desire with your eyes closed. You are in a trance, enhanced by the dance of love. Hence the name.
Guru Baba had kissed millions of people on the lips. He knew the romantic kiss had evolved from the first and greatest kiss – the maternal kiss. When lips joined with the kiss of life, the powers of the universe activated.
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