| "To
students of Vedanta, the Guru is the embodiment of their goal.
The Guru is nothing but pure Consciousness, absolute Bliss,
and eternal Wisdom. Anyone who can elicit a continual feeling
of faith and devotion in us is our Guru. If we expect a Guru
to transform us to Godhood by a touch, we shall wait in vain.
Self
redemption must come ultimately from ourselves. The external
props, such as temples, idols and gurus, are all encouragements
and aids.They must be intelligently used to help build up
inner perfection.
With
inner purity, the student comes to be guided more and more
by the intellect. In fact, the real guru is the pure intellect
within; the purified, deeply aspiring mind is the disciple.
When
we come to deserve a master, he shall reach us. Stick to spiritual
practices. Be good, be kind, be sincere. Refine the motives
by building life upon the enduring values of love, mercy,
charity and purity. Through constant remembrance of the Lord
rise in spirituality.
Gurus
shall from time to time reach such determined and sincere
seekers. This is the eternal law."
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