Question and Answers about a Guru
( Guru Vishayak Prashnoutter )
( Guru Vishayak Prashnoutter )
Shree Hari
After much time had passed, and I had suffered many losses in my business, and faced a great shortage of money, at that time I thought that I made a big mistake that I let the young girl go away. If I had beaten her, I would have got her jewelry worth 10-15 thousand. Then I would not be in the financial crunch that I am in at present. Her father-in-law was giving me the money, but that too I refused. But what can be done now, the time has slipped away ! It was about that time when your father was ruling. Now O' King! I feel ashamed to even speak in front of you; because you are like my grandson. But since you are asking, I am telling you. Now the thought that comes to my mind is that it would have been good if I had threatened that lady and somehow tricked her to become my wife, then I would have her, as well as, her jewelry! At such a time, both would have been of use to me. I have shared with you my thoughts. How am I to say how you are ruling your kingdom? The king understood that this man is very intelligent and wise! By talking about his own condition he conveyed the message, that as the king is, so are his people - "yatha raja, tatha praja."
The point is, that we are not capable of testing or cross examining a Guru, but we can surely test our self that by having their association, what kind of effect has it had on our feelings and sentiments. What kind of result has it had on our conduct? How much have the like-dislikes (attraction-aversion), desires-anger reduced?
Question: There are examples in history which clearly indicate that it is imperative to have a Guru?
Answer: Truth cannot be determined based on history. Talks of history are not rock solid, rather they are quite weak. The reason is that the decisions arrived at by an individual, in a certain relationship, in a particular situation and why he acted in a certain manner, all that cannot be known completely and fully. Therefore, the good points that were brought out from history can provide direction, but the decisions pertaining to Truth can only be determined based on the dos and don't from the scriptures. The laws and legislations are more powerful than history, and more potent than laws is the things that are to be avoided (nisched).
The messages pertaining to Guru-Disciple have been propagated by those only who are fond of being a Guru. Therefore in present times, of Kaliyug, it is imperative to be extra careful.
The point is, that we are not capable of testing or cross examining a Guru, but we can surely test our self that by having their association, what kind of effect has it had on our feelings and sentiments. What kind of result has it had on our conduct? How much have the like-dislikes (attraction-aversion), desires-anger reduced?
Question: There are examples in history which clearly indicate that it is imperative to have a Guru?
Answer: Truth cannot be determined based on history. Talks of history are not rock solid, rather they are quite weak. The reason is that the decisions arrived at by an individual, in a certain relationship, in a particular situation and why he acted in a certain manner, all that cannot be known completely and fully. Therefore, the good points that were brought out from history can provide direction, but the decisions pertaining to Truth can only be determined based on the dos and don't from the scriptures. The laws and legislations are more powerful than history, and more potent than laws is the things that are to be avoided (nisched).
The messages pertaining to Guru-Disciple have been propagated by those only who are fond of being a Guru. Therefore in present times, of Kaliyug, it is imperative to be extra careful.
Narayana ! Narayana !! Narayana !!!
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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