Guru

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I believe in the Hindu theory of Guru and his importance in

spiritual realization. I think there is a great deal of truth in the

doctrine that true knowledge is impossible without a Guru.

An imperfect teacher may be tolerable in mundane matters,

but not in spiritual matters . Only a perfect gnani deserves

to be enthroned as Guru. There must , therefore , be ceaseless

striving after perfection. For one gets the Guru that one deserves.

Infinite striving after perfection is one's right. It is its own

reward .

The rest is in the hands of God.

 

- M.K.Gandhi - Autobiography

The Story of My Experiments with Truth

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The love for one's Guru creates a powerful force for growth. I

remain grateful to those who, directly or indirectly through

writings, have demonstrated this fact to me through their actions,

as they have been propelled forward by that force!

 

One such teacher to me (though very briefly) was Swamini

Saradapriyananda, a disciple of Swami Chinmayananda. While she was a

Jyana and Karma Yogi, the Bhakti she displayed was very

illuminating. Unlike the maudlin display of devotion hers was a

balanced one, perfectly balancing Jyana, Raja and Karma and

providing that important ingredient of surrender via one's Guru, the

most important ingredient for sadhana.

 

As was interestingly discussed by Swamini Seelananda in her recent

talks, each Yoga needs a balance. Practice of Gyana or Karma or even

Raja Yoga, without surrender leads to inflation of self- ego, when

it leads to the individual to think he knows all or does all or has

great experiences. Bhakti yoga without Gyana and the understanding

of the True nature of Self vs self, leads to fanatism, where one

thinks their path is the only one available.

 

Here is a poem that you may enjoy -

 

Asylum for the Mad -Swamini Saradapriyananda

 

Come, come, come, come and join the band

You needn't pay a pie, you needn't do a thing

You have only to become mad, utter mad;

Here is one who is super-mad to cherish, nourish

And develop your madness. Here is a huge asylum for the mad

Come come, come, come join the band!

Or, wait, the Super is at large. He wil come to you

Sowing seeds of madness in all directions

Once you see him, you are sure to catch it

Once you hear him, you are sure to be caught!

 

_/\_ Tat twam asi

 

Uma

 

 

 

 

, nirbanam <no_reply> wrote:

> Dear avtaar2000,

> Guru is a Great personality. No one can insult my Guru with these

> petty comments.

>