Question and Answers about a Guru
( Guru Vishayak Prashnoutter )
( Guru Vishayak Prashnoutter )
Shree Hari
In reality, one is not testing or cross examining a Guru, rather they are testing their own self. There is a story on this subject. There was a youthful king. He invited all the elders and grown-ups and wise men in his kingdom, and he asked them to please tell him the truth, was his grand-father's ruling better or his father's or his ruling? You all have seen all the three kings rule, then which one was the best? On hearing this question, all became silent. Then an old man spoke up, O' Maharaj ! We are your subjects, and you are our ruler. How can we decide about you? We cannot test you, but if you ask me, I will tell you my own story. The king said, please continue and share your story. The old man said, that when your grand-father was ruling, at that time I was about 20-25 years old. I used to carry a stick. I knew how to fight. One day I was going somewhere, then in the forest I heard the sound of someone crying. It sounded like a female voice. When I went there, I saw a young female dressed in beautiful clothes and adorned with ornaments, sitting there and crying. I asked what was wrong, and why was she crying? She was startled and scared on seeing me. I consoled her, saying my child, do not fear, tell me what is wrong? She said that I left with my relatives to go to my husband's home. On the way, we came across some dacoits and got into a fight with them. I became scared and ran into the forest. Thereafter I did not know what transpired. Now what should I do? Where should I go? I do not know which direction is my husband's home? And which direction is my father's home? I asked the name of the husband's village and she shared it. I told her that that village is close b, I can take you there, do not fear. I asked her the name of her father-in-law. She wrote it down on the floor. I told her that I know your father-in-law. I will take you there safely.
It was late night. Taking that lady, I reached the father-in-law's house. Everyone there were worried stiff that while they were engrossed in fighting with the bandits, those robbers had possibly taken away the new bride and killed her! She was wearing jewelry worth thousands, they must have definitely robbed her. Now how are we to find her etc. etc ? Seeing the young bride, their daughter-in-law, they were all very pleased. The girl also said to the women in the family that this man, behaved like a father, very caringly and with great respect has brought me here. They offered a reward of 400-500 Rs. And insisted that I take. I said that I have not done this for money. I have not done anything difficult. I have regarded this to be my duty and done so. One much insistence also, I did not ake anything and left. I was very pleased within, that today I was able to serve one in distress ! This was the incident that took place when your grand-father was the king. (to be continued) (to be continued)
It was late night. Taking that lady, I reached the father-in-law's house. Everyone there were worried stiff that while they were engrossed in fighting with the bandits, those robbers had possibly taken away the new bride and killed her! She was wearing jewelry worth thousands, they must have definitely robbed her. Now how are we to find her etc. etc ? Seeing the young bride, their daughter-in-law, they were all very pleased. The girl also said to the women in the family that this man, behaved like a father, very caringly and with great respect has brought me here. They offered a reward of 400-500 Rs. And insisted that I take. I said that I have not done this for money. I have not done anything difficult. I have regarded this to be my duty and done so. One much insistence also, I did not ake anything and left. I was very pleased within, that today I was able to serve one in distress ! This was the incident that took place when your grand-father was the king. (to be continued) (to be continued)
From book "Is Salvation Not Possible without a Guru?" by Swami Ramsukhdasji
Ram Ram
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If in doubt regarding the translation, please read the original Hindi message by Swamiji.
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