Is it necessary to have a Guru? Swamiji answers this commonly asked question very clearly. The Guru explains Brahmavidya to the disciple, gives deeksha which the seeker can practice. That practice will purify his mind and heart and enlighten his intelligence and he will be able to realize the truth in his own heart.
A seeker of Truth may have a goal in mind but he is, usually, not clear about the path he should take. A Guru is one who will be able to guide him in this path. So, the guidance of a Guru is vital in the Spiritual path.
Shlokas Chanted in the Track:
शौनको ह वै महाशालोऽङ्गिरसं विधिवदुपसन्नः पप्रच्छ ।
कस्मिन्नु भगवो विज्ञाते सर्वमिदं विज्ञातं भवतीति ।।
(Mundakopanishad 1.1.3)
तदेतत्सत्यं मन्त्रेषु कर्माणि कवयो
(Mundakopanishad 1.2.1)
परीक्ष्य लोकान् कर्मचितान् ब्राह्मणो निर्वेदमायान्नास्त्यकृत: कृतेन ।
तद्विज्ञानार्थं स गुरुमेवाभिगच्छेत् समित्पाणि: श्रोत्रियं ब्रह्मनिष्ठम् ।।
(Mundakopanishad 1.2.12)
प्रोवाच तां तत्त्वतो ब्रह्मविद्याम् |
(Mundakopanishad 1.2.13)
अज्ञश्चाश्रद्दधानश्च संशयात्मा विनश्यति |
नायं लोकोऽस्ति न परो न सुखं संशयात्मन: ||
(Bhagavad Gita 4.40)
मुक्तिमिच्छसि चेत्तात विषयान् विषवत्त्यज।
क्षमार्जवदयातोषसत्यं पीयूषवद्भज।।
(Ashtāvakra Samhita 1.2)
PR 15 June 2018
