Kabir spoke thus: "Our path is not known without the mercy
of Sadguru (noble teacher)". In some other context, he says,:
"He, who obtains the mercy of his Guru (teacher), imbibe the
wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Even though., human he
understands the divinity of Narayana with His grace, and
becomes one with Him just like a small creature like a worm
transforms itself into a bee".
Adi Sankaracharya says :"Jiva is the reflection of Brahmam".
On any matter we should first practice before we preach others
and relate our experiences by actions and not by words This
has been well demonstrated in the incarnation of God Sai Baba.
From an ordinary person He attained the state divinity by His
actions. He practiced first before preaching others. God, in the
Avatara of Sri Rama followed a Dharma (Deeds based on
certain principles) and this Dharma only taught in the Avatara
of Sri Krishna. If some one tries to preach before putting into
practice he should be considered a cheat a deceitful person.
Let us observe one thing. With fire beneath and water above
we cannot boil water without the help of a container. Fire
extinguished if the water is more. If the fire rises high, water
evaporated. Like wise, a good Guru is the main prop between
man and God. Only a Sadguru, nearer to the man by
humanism, close to God by his divinity, can improve the lot
mankind. By removing them from static state he can elevate
them to a higher sphere of life. The incarnation of Sai is to
make world know this truth. It will be further clear if we
follow the world the Iife history of Sai from the beginning
to the end.
Baba said to his disciples: "My methods are unique I have
nothing to speak into the ears of my devotees".
Baba in all his discourses and deliberations revealed the
truth that he had attained his present state only because
of the bountiful mercy of his Guru.
At first we must realize the great potentialities of a Samardha
Sadguru (able, efficient teacher). We should get the idea of
seeking such a Guru. In fact a strange fear sets in at the sight
of such a person. This fear (fear of God) gradually develops
into a feeling of devotion. This devotion in turn becomes mutual
love and affection As it grows, they come closer. Finally the
Seeker and the Guru unite with each other. This is the greatest
secret revealed in the incarnation of Sai. He preached it after
practicing the same in the service of his Guru. A living being,
who has been blessed with the good and noble actions of his
previous life, attains 'Mukti' (Salvation), when he seeks refuge
in Baba.
Sai desires from his children two qualities only -
(1) Nishta (Intense Faith)
(2) 'Saburi} (Patience with Courage).
If one offers these two coins as 'Dakshina (offering of a disciple
to his Guru) and completely surrenders to Him, He will take care
of all his burdens and leads him in the safest manner to his
ultimate goal.
To be contd....
(Source : http://www.saileelas.org/book/agod.htm
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