Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Om namo bhagavathe sri Ramanaya. Here the question has been answered by swami shivananda who was a realized sole. He was a follower of Sri Adi shankaracharya. > > QUESTION #179: In spite of my thorough search, I am not in a position to find out a real Guru. Can you suggest one? > ANSWER: To find out a real Guru who may sincerely look after the disciple is a very difficult task in this world. It is quite true. But, to find out a true disciple who may sincerely follow the instructions of a Guru is indeed a very, very difficult task in this world. Have you thought over this point? Do not use your reason too much in the selection of a Guru. If you fail to get a Guru of the first-class type, try to get one who is treading the spiritual path for some years, who has right conduct and other virtuous qualities, and some knowledge of the scriptures. Just as a Sub-assistant Surgeon will be able to attend on a patient when the Civil Surgeon is not available, so also, the second-class type of Guru will be of great help to you in the absence of a first-class Guru. > > http://www.thedivinelifesociety.org/download/may_ianswer.htm > > * Sanskrit->English dictionary available at > http://www.sivananda.org/teachings/glossary/glossary.shtml > > > > > In lotus feet of Shiva Subramanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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