Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 Question: What is the proper attitude for living in an ashram, what is needed in terms of behavior and attitude to gain the most from contact with a Saint? Swamiji: Sincerity and humility. A guru is an example that we wish to follow. In order to become a disciple, it is required to have a sincere desire to follow the example of the guru. Disciples are people who make changes in their lives. They do what the guru does, chant the way she chants, worship the way she worships, cook and clean as per the example provided. If we do not have the humility to admit that my former way of life was not satisfying, then we cannot seek to make changes with sincerity. It is not important to find the best guru. What is important is to become the best disciple. Remember, it is not about performing spiritual practices. The goal is to lead a spiritual life. Practices are only important in so far as they help us to remember that the objective is to lead a spiritual life! Spirituality means giving more than we take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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