Guru Gita in the context of Arunachala's 2009 Karthigai Deepam Festival. To see the Guru is to see God. He is a Knower of Brahman. You need to visualise it, You need to visualise in heart about Shri Rama and his learning capacities as given in this shloka and then you need to realise that Shri Rama lives in your heart and because he and you are same hence you also can learn everything in a short time. Irrevocably established in the Self, the Maharshi’s replies to his devotees would be in that light always. Anubhava of Aparoksha kind or direct intuitive knowledge is left for your own experience. You will fail if you do so. To light a candle, you need a burning candled Even so, an illumined soul alone can enlighten another soul. Worship your Guru and bow to him with reverence. He did not say to him, “I will give you Mukti now.” Therefore, abandon the wrong notion that your Guru will give you Samadhi and Mukti. He tears your veil of ignorance. The Guru can transform the disciple by a look, a touch, a thought or a word or willing. There is no doubt that the Guru is the supreme knowledge that swallows the darkness of ignorance. He will tell you: “This road leads you to Moksha; this one leads to bondage.” Without this guidance, you might want to go to Badrinath, but find yourself in Delhi! Those who want to know more on this topic are advised to read “Think and Grow Rich” By Napoleon Hill a Bestseller Book which I have read more than 15 times.] Guru Gita has a prominent place in the hearts of spritual seekers. He transmutes your lower, diabolical nature. Which Vyasa compiled this is difficult to say. Just as a man cannot see his back, so also he cannot see his own errors. 8.6 ) we learn from Krishna: Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without fail. It was Lord Krishna who made Arjuna and Uddhava get themselves established in the spiritual path when their minds were in an unsettled state. This is the importance of Guru in our culture! Bhagavad Gita acts like a Guru and gives the direction to a glad life. A Hatha Yogi or Raja Yogi can initiate another in his particular path. He must do rigid Purushartha, spiritual practices. Just as you can give an orange to a man, so also, spiritual power can be transmitted by one to another. You are in need of a Guru or Preceptor who will explain to you the right meaning, who will remove doubts and ambiguities, who will place before you the essence of the teachings. He is a being who has raised himself from this into That, and thus has a free and unhampered access to both the realms. A Guru is undoubtedly one who dispels agnyaana by imparting knowledge of the Brahman. (ii) Krishna also says in Bhagavad Gita (4-34): “Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Such a Guru guides the seeker along the path shown by the Gita to self-realization, in accordance with the spiritual evolution and readiness (pari-pakvata) of the seeker. Transcend the opposites : Most of the times, our mind is caught up in opposite … Now we shall understand how Gita refers to the above ideal education. This disciple gazed at her and gave her Samadhi. 'Sri Guru Charita' is one of the very few treatises which extol the need for a Guru. The Guru is a help, but the actual task of practical Sadhana falls on the aspirant himself. Mere study of books cannot make one a Guru. Even his presence or company is elevating, inspiring and stirring. See for example Vedanta teaches us about the supremacy of Atma and establishes it’s oneness with God. They want a magic pill to push them into Samadhi. Any Vedic Scripture be it Gita or Ramayana can be chanted and they give miraculous results. No doubt, Guru’s blessings can do everything. The inner eye of Suradas was opened. Concerning the Nature and Importance of Guru About the Guru Gita The Song (Gita) of the Teacher (Guru) The Guru Gita explains the guru-disciple relationship as the real sadhana of Shaivism. She became very religious and spiritual. Sometimes they may exhibit them in order to convince the aspirants of the existence of super physical things, give them encouragement, and instil faith in their hearts. He is the fountain of joy. Without Guru one cannot and should not enter the path of Tantra. Guru Gita. The Guru is God Himself manifesting in a personal form to guide the aspirant. The same goes for Guru Gita. But how they work, we know Ramcharit Manas is not a mantra book. This way we come to know that Tantra gives us the practical part to what Veda’s and Upanishad’s teach but in the process it may sometimes differ with Purana’s but that is not an issue because the main motive is to practise the knowledge of Veda’s only which propounds Sanatana Dharma [The eternal religion]. Additionally, this book, The Authoritative Guru Gita, includes a commentary that is notable for a few different reasons. In digital world, guru is also called mentor. A Guru can be pleased with his disciple only if the latter carries out his spiritual instructions implicitly. In the sense we know engineering today Tantra is the same form of Vedic Knowledge. Guru and Sastras can show you the path and remove your doubts. If you ask them why they consider Guru Gita as so important, they say - "However far away our Guru might be, 'Guru Gita' brings Him closer to our hearts, it enables us to communicate with Him". By pleasing the Guru. From two doctors, you get consultation. All the sages, saints, prophets, world teachers, incarnations, great men have had their own Gurus, however great they might have been. gives you the power and the ability. In the case of the spiritual path, it is still more difficult to find your way. Lord Krishna sat at the feet of His Guru Sandipani. Such an extensive text dealing with this indicates it’s importance in Shaiva Tradition. Listen to all, but follow one. He need not teach anything. Satgurus do not exhibit any miracles or Siddhis. If you ask them why they consider Guru Gita as so important, they say - "However far away our Guru might be, 'Guru Gita' brings Him closer to our hearts, it enables us to communicate with Him". The nature of egoism is such that you will not be able to find out your own defects. Nowadays, people want a drop of water from the Kamandalu of a Sannyasin and desire to enter into Samadhi immediately. He is identical with Brahman or the Supreme Self. The “Gu” in the word Guru signifies agnyaana or ignorance while “Ru” signifies light in the form of gnyaana or enlightenment. They come into existence as spiritual masters as a result of the intense service, study and meditation practised in previous births. If an aspirant treads the path of truth after studying the books written by a saint, and imbibes his teachings, that saint has already become his Guru. He had Bhava-Samadhi. Ekanath heard an Akasa-Vani, a voice from the sky. The syllable ‘ gu ‘ stands for darkness and ‘ ru ‘ for light. To establish the importance of duty in life. Published December 20, 2017. But still it works, How? Possession of Siddhis is not the test to declare the greatness of a sage or to prove he has attained Self-realisation. Hindu people chant them like a mantra and see their effects. He is the gateway to the transcendental Truth-Consciousness. Suppression is always bad. Living in his company is spiritual education. Bhagavad Gita – 2013; Bhagavad Gita – 2006; Gayatri Sahasranam; Hanuman Puja. The importance and greatness of the TRUE GURU Transcend the opposites : Most of the times, our mind is caught up in opposite … If you take him as a man, you are a beast. Gather knowledge from all, but adopt the teachings of one Master. But, a sage of perfect Realisation, a Purna Jnani or Purna Yogi, can give initiation in any particular path. For those of normal intellect were sent to Guru’s home and Guru taught them Dharma Shastra [Code of Conduct] and their education was complete. The residence of the Guru is a pilgrimage place for the disciple. The Guru is united with God. Even so, if you have many Gurus, you will be bewildered. The Guru Gita (Song of the Guru) is a Hindu scripture that is said to have been authored by the sage, Vyasa. The importance of finding a guru who can impart transcendental knowledge (vidyā) is one of the tenets of Hinduism.One of the main Hindu texts, the Bhagavad Gita, is a dialogue between God in the form of Krishna and Arjuna a nobleman. Tulasidas received instructions from an invisible being to see Hanuman and, through Hanuman, to get Darshan of Sri Rama. He will have to struggle hard in Sadhana for further perfection and attainments. There are passages that are apparently contradictory and others that have esoteric meanings, diverse significance and hidden explanations. He makes you immortal and divine. Hence, the importance of the Guru is not lessened thereby. The whole work must be done by the student. For a sincere Sadhaka, help comes in a mysterious manner. Carefully follow, therefore, the instructions of the Guru. In the next couple of verses Krishna is giving Arjuna practical instructions that will enable one to remember Him at the time of death: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa touched Swami Vivekananda. His presence purifies all. Divine Mother, Parvati, was sitting with Lord Siva, her divine husband, on Kailas Mountain in the Himalayas when she requested him to impart the great teaching of Guru Gita to her. Do not surrender yourself to any Guru.” When one says, “Do not follow any Gurus,” he intends to be the listeners’ Guru himself. Hanuman Puja – 2006; Kashyapa Sutra; Lakshmi Puja; Lalita Trishati. Shri Guru Gita is also a hymn, composed in traditional Sanskrit verse forms, which describes a dialogue between Lord Shiva, the primordial Guru, and Goddess Parvati, his consort and disciple. Prostrations to that Guru who, by the collyrium-rod of Knowledge, opens the eyes of those who are rendered blind by the darkness of ignorance (Guru Gita). One needs to receive knowledge from a God-realized Saint who knows the Absolute Truth.” The Vedic scriptures advise us repeatedly on the importance of the Guru on the spiritual path. A Guru's divine grace is of utmost importance even for attainment of materialistic and worldly pleasures. The “Guru Gita’s” main object is to transmit the all-pervading nature of the Satguru, the great creator, and its intrinsic oneness with its own expression, the creation. They had already studied under the Guru. Guru Gita verse 32 : *Munibhih pannagair vaapi, surairvaa shaapito yadi; Kaala mrtyu bhayaad vaapi, guru rakshati paarvati. Literally a preceptor who shows others knowledge (light) and destroys ignorance (darkness). Shiva is the supreme Guru and Maa Parvati is his eternal consort. Svetaketu learnt the nature of Truth from Uddalaka, Maitreyi from Yajnavalkya, Bhrigu from Varuna, Narada from Sanatkumara, Nachiketas from Yama, Indra from Prajapati; and several others humbly went to wise ones, observed strict Brahmacharya, practised rigorous discipline, and learnt Brahma-Vidya from them. All great ones had their teachers. Vyasa, There have been many Vyasa’s. Guru Gita is a part of Biswasar Tantra. Shubham Alock © 2021. Man can learn only from a man, and hence God teaches through a human body. Then the Guru will find out for what particular path the student is fit and initiate him in that. … Tukaram received his Mantra “Rama Krishna Hari” in his dream. He shows you the right divine path. āchāryavān puruṣho vedaḥ (Chhāndogya Upaniṣhad 6.14.2) [v30] To preserve his life, he has to learn to work for his daily bread. Some do meditation for some years independently. It is said that God cannot come to earth and give his vision to everyone that’s why he sends Guru in our lives who leads us to God and Godhead through the path of spirituality … Irrevocably established in the Self, the Maharshi’s replies to his devotees would be in that light always. And, ego is not one of them. Guru Gita has a prominent place in the hearts of spritual seekers. Guru Gita Chapter 1 Verse 32. 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Even the greatest among the divine beings sat at the feet of Guru Dakshinamurti. According to the Gita a real guru, who teaches by example, must have the qualities of peacefulness, sense control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, and faith in God. All sacred scriptures have stressed the importance of a Guru for seekers who wants to know about Atma Thatva. Her passion vanished. Only the man who has already been to Badrinath will be able to tell you the road leading to it. Stick to one Guru and follow his instructions. We update every Tuesday and Friday, Krsna willing :)I welcome questions and comments and will try to come back to them either directly or in later videos. Guru is important in any learning process. The residence of the Guru is a pilgrimage place for the disciple. Gaudapadacharya imparted Self-knowledge to his disciple Govindacharya; Govindacharya to his disciple Sankaracharya; Sankaracharya to his disciple Suresvaracharya. He must have a pure mind. The Guru is verily a link between the individual and the Immortal. The significance of a Guru: A searcher would lurch on the otherworldly way without an ace. A Guru is absolutely necessary for every aspirant in the spiritual path. He is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and mercy. In the 12th Chapter of Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells us the qualities of the Bhaktas or Devotees, Disciples that He loves. The present birth is only its continuative spiritual effect. The importance and greatness of the TRUE GURU This is the deepest layer of the Gita whose true meaning is hidden from view, and can only be unearthed by dedicated study and with the guidance of a Guru, a teacher. The greatest pilgrimage place is the Guru himself whose blissful grace results in immediate favorable returns for the disciple. Your mind will readily be convinced that such a great soul is fit to be worshipped and revered. Everyone of you have a guru. Until and unless you realise that the Mantra and You are same you are not going to receive the effects, Will write on Mantra some other time. Covered with nescience, the intellect cannot overcome its ignorance simply by its own effort. Lord Gauranga, through his touch, produced divine intoxication in many people and converted them to his side. Queen Chudalai assumed the form of Kumbha Muni, appeared before her husband Sikhidhvaja in the forest, and initiated him into the mysteries of Kaivalya. The Guru is God Himself manifesting in a personal form to guide the aspirant. Without her husband’s permission, she is not advised to have any other Guru. A hungry man will have to eat for himself. Then alone can he have God as Guru. This method of transmitting spiritual powers is termed Sakti-Sanchara. But, it is the aspirant that has to enter through it. He must have ethical perfection. 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