The ideal guru part 1 - ARTIFICIAL GLORIFICATION

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> What is the meaning of artificial glorification, every devotee is

> worshipable,

 

Accepting artificial glorification means imitation as defined by Prabhupada

in NOI:

 

"However, one should not imitate the behavior of an advanced devotee or

maha-bhagavata without being self-realized, for by such imitation one will

eventually become degraded...The devotee should also know his own position

and should not try to imitate a devotee situated on a higher platform."

 

> how a sincere disciple artificially worship his spiritual

> master??

 

If he puts him on an artificial platform which his guru is not on, which is

infact the greatest disservice to his guru. Therefore such a guru should be

careful and voluntarily reject such artificial glorification for his own and

for his disciple's benefit.

 

>GURU glorification MUST be there

 

Factual glorification should be there. Like for eg., my Guru Maharaj is

helping to serve more & more sincerely in Prabhupada's mission; through his

lectures he his inspiring me more & more to read Prabhupada's books; how by

his mercy & guidance, I became steady in Krishna consciousness, how he has

served Prabhupada and is serving Prabhupada, remembering his instructions

etc. etc.

 

Your servant,

Nayana-ranjana das