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The Science of Self-Realization 2
What Is a Guru?
The Science of Self-Realization 2
“In all the śāstras [scriptures] the guru is described to be as good as God, but the guru never says, …
The Science of Self-Realization 2
“I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my guru, my spiritual master, opened my eyes with the torch of …
The Science of Self-Realization 2
The word ajñāna means “ignorance” or “darkness.” If all the lights in this room immediately went out, we would not …
The Science of Self-Realization 2
“That supreme abode of Mine is not illumined by the sun or moon, nor by fire or electricity. Those who …
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The guru’s business is to bring his disciples from darkness to light. At present everyone is suffering due to ignorance, …
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The guru’s business is to see that no human being suffers in this material world. No one can claim that …
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We may then ask why the living entity is suffering. The answer is: out of ignorance. He does not think, …
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One may ask whether the guru is absolutely necessary. The Vedas inform us that he is:
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[Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad 1.2.12]
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The Vedas enjoin us to seek out a guru; actually, they say to seek out the guru, not just a …
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Consequently, Śrīla Vyāsadeva is a guru. He does not misinterpret the words of Kṛṣṇa, but transmits them exactly as they …
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In the disciplic succession we simply find repetition of the same subject. In the Bhagavad-gītā [9.34] Śrī Kṛṣṇa says:
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“Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me, and worship Me. Being completely …
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: Are you under the impression that spiritual life means voluntarily accepting poverty?
The Science of Self-Realization 2
Reporter: Well, I don’t know.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: A poverty-stricken man may be materialistic, and a wealthy man may be very spiritual. Spiritual life does not …
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Reporter: Well, I’m not sure.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: Although you do not know what spiritual life is, you still say, “It is this,” or “It is …
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Reporter: Do you think this knowledge should be a part of everyone’s education?
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