Maharshi: - conversations- 2 - Hurst (PB)

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Hurst: Does the Maharshi know whether an Avatar already exists in the

physical body? Maharshi: He might. Hurst: What is the best way to

attain Godhood? Maharshi: Self-enquiry leads to Self-realization.

Hurst: Is a Guru necessary for spiritual progress? Maharshi: Yes.

Hurst: Is it possible for the Guru to help the disciple forward on

the path? Maharshi: Yes. Hurst: What are the conditions for

discipleship? Maharshi: Intense desire for Self-realization,

earnestness and purity of mind. Hurst: Is it necessary to surrender

one's life to the Guru? Maharshi: Yes. One should surrender

everything to the Dispeller of Darkness.

One should surrender the ego that binds one to this

world.

Giving up body-consciousness is the true surrender.

Hurst: Does a Guru want to take control of the disciple's worldly

affairs also? Maharshi: Yes, everything. Hurst: Can he give the

disciple the spiritual spark that he needs? Maharshi: He can give him

all that he needs. This can be seen from experience. Hurst: Is it

necessary to be in physical contact with the Guru, and if so, for how

long? Maharshi: It depends on the maturity of the disciple. Gunpowder

catches fire in an instant, while it takes time to ignite coal.

Hurst: Is it possible to develop along the path of the Spirit while

leading a life of work? Maharshi: There is no conflict between work

and wisdom. On the contrary, selfless work paves the way to

Self-knowledge. Hurst: If a person is engaged in work it will leave

him little time for meditation. Maharshi: It is only spiritual

novices who need to set aside a special time for meditation. A more

advanced person always enjoys the Beatitude whether he is engaged in

work or not. While his hands are in society he can keep his head cool

in solitude.

 

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