Guru is the Self....
Sometimes in his life a man
becomes dissatisfied with it,
and, not content with what he has,
he seeks the satisfaction of his desires,
through prayer to God etc.
becomes dissatisfied with it,
and, not content with what he has,
he seeks the satisfaction of his desires,
through prayer to God etc.
His mind is gradually purified
until he longs to know God,
more to obtain His grace
than to satisfy his worldly desires.
until he longs to know God,
more to obtain His grace
than to satisfy his worldly desires.
Then,
God’s grace begins to manifest.
God’s grace begins to manifest.
God takes the form of a Guru
and appears to the devotee,
teaches him the Truth and,
moreover,
purifies his mind by association.
and appears to the devotee,
teaches him the Truth and,
moreover,
purifies his mind by association.
The devotee’s mind gains strength
and is then able to turn inward.
By meditation it is further purified
and it remains still
without the least ripple.
and is then able to turn inward.
By meditation it is further purified
and it remains still
without the least ripple.
That calm expanse is the Self.
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