The self-styled guru & the real guru within

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Here's more wisdom from Nisargadatta ...

 

The self-styled gurus talk of ripeness and effort, of merits and

achievements, of destiny and grace; all these are mere mental formations,

projections of an addicted mind. Instead of helping, they obstruct. (422)

Teachers there may be many, fearless disciples very few. (509)

The right disciple will always find the right teacher. (461)

Once a living being has heard and understood that deliverance is within his

reach, he will never forget it, for it is the first message from within. It

will take roots and grow and in due course take the blessed shape of the

Guru. (275)

Even if you are quite ignorant of the ways and the means, keep quiet and

look within; guidance is sure to come. You are never left without knowing

what your next step should be. The trouble is that you may shirk it. The

guru is there for giving you courage because of his experience and success.

But only what you discover through you own awareness, your own effort, will

be of permanent use to you. (510)

The greatest guru is your inner self. Truly, he is the supreme teacher. He

alone can take you to your goal and he alone meets you at the end of the

road. Confide in him and you need no outer guru. (149)

Your own self is your ultimate teacher (sadguru). The outer teacher (guru)

is merely a milestone. It is only your inner teacher that will walk with

you to the goal, for it is the goal. (51)

 

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With Love,

Cyber Dervish

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