In the book "The Maharishi of Mount Kailaash, The Spirit of Maharishi who was graced by Jesus to travel in the spirit realm realm out of body, met the Spirit of John the Baptist, and witnessed what happened in the wilderness where Jesus was lead by his Holy Spirit to stay in isolation of humans for 40 days. The revelation is very heartwhelming :
"Once, the Maharishi met with John the Baptist in the spirit world. Great excitement filled the Maharishi, for here was the mighty prophet who prepared the way of the Lord.
At the same time, he was just joyful being able to meet another fellow saint. They hugged each other and sat down for a conversation. The Baptist narrated several incidents that happened to him during his ministry on earth. The account of his seemingly chance meeting with the Lord Jesus in the wilderness was what blessed the Maharishi the most.
John the Baptist was fully conscious of the fact the Lord God had sent him to prepare the way for Messiah to come (Jn 1:23). This he felt he did to the utmost of his ability. He travelled all over Israel preaching repentance, calling people to turn away from sin. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to that task, knowing well that there was not much time for repentance.
At the appointed time the dear Lord Jesus came to John to receive baptism from his hands (Matt 3:13-15). After baptizing the Lord, John thought his work was finished, for the Messiah whom he was preparing the way for had come and was dwelling in their midst. The Messiah would surely take over his work from then on.
A little while after the Lord’s baptism, John went in search of the Lord to ask Him if there was any other work the Lord wanted him to do. He searched for the Lord for several days but could not find Him. Eventually, his search brought him to a lonely wilderness. There, in the heart of the wilderness, he saw the Lord seated on a rock, quite exhausted.
As he was about to take a step forward to go and meet the Lord an amazing scene, almost too wonderful for comprehension, unfolded before his eyes. This compelled him to hide behind a tree to observe the proceeding.
He saw the Lord Jesus seated on a rock as if in deep meditation. Cherubim and seraphim were descending from heaven singing praises to God (cp. Mk 1:13). More angels showed up, armed with all kinds of musical instruments, hovering over the Lord. They began praising God with uplifted voices, full of gladness, praise, and thanksgiving.
The glory of God was upon all of them. Besides the angels, another host consisting of prophets who were now in glory appeared: Moses, Elijah, Elisha, and Samuel. Surprisingly, even Adam himself stood with the holy company. This host stood before the Lord with great reverence and humility. They were standing in wrapt devotion and prayer before the Lord.
An even more bewildering thing was happening.
Besides the heavenly hosts, every kind of wild animal, reptiles and birds, came and stood before the Lord’s feet in humble submission (cp. Mk 1:13). The desire of everyone, it seemed, was to come close to the Lord’s sacred feet.
Oblivious to their presence, the Lord was in deep thought. He was obviously communing with the heavenly Father concerning the work ahead of Him. When the angels and the prophets perceived through the Spirit what the life and mission of the Son of God entailed they were greatly astonished and laden with grief and sadness.
When they could no longer endure the pain the Master of the Universe was going to have to go through, an angel spoke: “Oh, Master! We all are ready at every time for Your service. Service for You is life for us. Choose one among us that he may go and give his life in Your place. Oh Master of all in Heaven and in the Spirit world, why is it necessary that You should bear this pain and be crucified?”
Hearing that passionate plea the Lord Jesus smiled and said: “You do not understand this mystery and it is not given for you to fathom it. The work which My Father has entrusted to Me can only be accomplished by Me. Your death could not save sinners. It is for this reason that I Myself should suffer and be killed, so that man may be freed from the bonds of Satan and the whole creation be redeemed from the curse.”
The answer satisfied the angels, and they talked amongst themselves: “We know very well that God’s love is vast, unending and inconceivable—beyond all knowledge, but we never knew that He loved so much that He is willing to give His own Son in order that He may show His great love for the world.” Turning to the Lord they said in unison: “O Lord Almighty! To You be all the glory! Amen! Hallelujah!”
When the angels finished speaking, Adam, who all this while stood with his head bowed in shame and contrition, spoke up: “Dear Lord, the sin was mine and for this reason it is I who should bear the sin of the whole world. Please send me that I may go and take the punishment that I rightly deserve.”
The Lord turned and looked at Adam. With an assuring smile that did not condemn him for bringing sin into this world He said: “No, you can only die for yourself and not for another. Your death does not have the power to save even a single soul. It is necessary for Me to die so that I can become the atoning sacrifice for the whole world.”
After this the entire company of the prophets cried out: “Lord, will it not be sufficient that we go instead of You?”
To this earnest plea the Lord answered: “No, you have all completed your course and your life-work is done. Besides you cannot go into the world a second time. There is no one strong enough but the Son of God for this great work of redemption.
And without the shedding His blood, the salvation of the world cannot be accomplished.” After this the heavenly hosts bowed low before the Lord and disappeared from His sight.
Now it was the wild animals’ turn, granted the grace like Balaam’s donkey, to speak with the Lord Jesus: “Oh Lord, it was Adam who sinned. Why then do we also suffer death—the consequence of sin—seeing that we are innocent?”
Looking with compassion at all the animals the Lord replied: “In the first place you all are not without fault, because you kill and devour one another, and also do much injury in the world. Second, when Adam—who was created with honor and into whose hand authority over the entire creation was given— sinned, the rest of creation must partake in his punishment.”
Hearing this all the animals paid their obeisance to the Lord.
John the Baptist, who was watching this incredible scene from a distance, desired also to go near the Lord and talk with Him. But being a mere man he feared the wild animals could harm him. The Lord, knowing that John was all the while standing close by, called out to him by name. Encouraged by the Lord calling for him, John went forward. As he made his way towards the Lord, the animals which he feared moved aside and made a path for him.
John came before the Lord, fell at His feet, and gave Him worship.
John said: “O Lord, my first work is finished. What further work do you have for Your servant to do? Command, for Your servant is ready to obey. Or let me know if I may retire from this world and go to the prepared place to await Your coming?” The Lord Jesus, looking at him with love, said: “No, John! Your time to retire from this world has not come yet. You have yet to win the martyr’s priceless crown. Go and continue your work until My time is at hand (cp. Matt 4:12-17). You were chosen to do this work before Me so that you might prepare the way before Me. Now look, you will reach the Spirit world before Me. There too your work is to prepare the spirits for My arrival” (cp. Eph 4:9; 1 Pe 3:19).
And just as the Lord had told John it happened to him. Soon after he was martyred he arrived at the Spirit world. He preached the good news about the Lord Jesus Christ to the spirits awaiting redemption. He prepared them for the coming of the Lord Jesus Himself to this place. And when the Lord Jesus gave up His life many of these spirits rejoiced to come to earth to meet Him and pay Him reverence (cp. Matt 27:52-53).
When John received this commission from the Lord his heart was filled with joy. He gave thanks to God for counting him worthy and for granting him double honor to prepare the way before the Lord’s coming. John fell at the feet of the Lord and worshipped him. When he rose up he saw the Lord Jesus seated on a great and wonderful throne surrounded by millions of bright angels. John was surprised to see the Lord in heaven, since He was still there before him on earth. But did not the Lord Himself allude to this mystery? “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven” (Jn 3:13).
John saw many thrones on either side of the Lord’s throne. Seated on these thrones were the Lord’s holy ones, adorned with glittering crowns. As he looked around his eyes fell upon one particular throne upon which no one sat. As he was wondering about this an angel told him:
“This throne originally belonged to Lucifer, the proud angel who setting up his banner rose in rebellion and disobedience against the King of Heaven. His name, Satan, is now well known to everyone. This throne will at the end of this world be given to the man who during his life on earth has been the humblest and kindest.”
Looking at the dignity and glory of the Lord as He sat on the throne John closed his eyes. His heart filled with gladness, he contemplated the boundless goodness of the Lord. When this heavenly vision faded from his eyes he saw himself standing before the Lord in the wilderness again. With a smile the Lord Jesus looked at John with great love. Once more John worshipped the Lord before he departed from His presence"
- Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj in "The Maharishi of Mount Kailaash" book
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