Mother Meera on Gurus (From "Answers," Pt. 1)

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Q: Should we follow gurus?

 

MM: It depends on the guru. In exceptional

circumstances a guru might be necessary, even vital

for spiritual development. Generally it is best to

pray to the Supreme directly, or approach Him through

one of His divine incarnations. That is more useful.

 

If any human guru is giving you teachings that bring

you closer in your heart to theDivine, listen and be

grateful and follow them. But be clear about the

limitations of all human gurus. They can only point

the way; they cannot take you there. In you want to

see the Divine, why don't you ask Him directly?

 

(From "Answers", Part 1)

 

Q: Is it possible to have a Guru and disciple

relationship with a living Guru if the Guru and

disciple live apart?

 

MM: It is not possible if the Guru lives in one place

and the disciple lives in another place. If the

disciple lives always with the Guru and serves and

surrenders without having any personal life, then it

is possible to have that kind of traditional

relationship.

 

At this time, it is not necessary to have that kind of

a relationship to reach God. It is helpful, but true

aspiration, sincerity and love will lead you to God.

 

Q: I have no living master. I would like to have one.

 

MM: If you have confidence in your faith, it is not

necessary to have a living Guru.

 

(From "Answers", Part 2)

 

 

 

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Namaste ,

 

I happen to disagree with Mother Meera here...In our day and age, it

is not always possible to live with one's master, but one can still

serve him and have the Guru-Chela relationship as one's master first

of all dwells in our heart, like Sri Rama dwells in Hanuman's heart!

Even though when Ram left our world, he said to Hanuman that he had

to stay here to guide humanity towards holy, pure life and towards

Ram, and as long as Ram's name is alive here, so is Ram with us too!

Hanumanji is making sure that his master's name is alive always, for

the whole creations'sake!

 

There are many ways to serve and follow one's master, even if one is

not physically near one's master...If one is trying to be like

Hanuman, then one will become a perfect devotee! Its all in the

sincerity of the heart and in sincere surrender to one's guru's feet!

 

Just my heart's feelings, from my own experience...Not meaning to

antagonise Mother Meera...

 

JAI MA KALI!!! JAI BAJRANG BALI!!!JAI SRI RAM!!!JAI PHIL COLLINS!!!

 

Phil Das Bhakta

 

, Devi bhakta <devi_bhakta> wrote:

> Q: Is it possible to have a Guru and disciple

> relationship with a living Guru if the Guru and

> disciple live apart?

>

> MM: It is not possible if the Guru lives in one place

> and the disciple lives in another place. If the

> disciple lives always with the Guru and serves and

> surrenders without having any personal life, then it

> is possible to have that kind of traditional

> relationship.

>