The Science of Guru
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The document explores the concept of a guru as depicted in the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Arjuna's moment of despair before battle. It emphasizes the transformative role of a guru in guiding individuals from darkness to light, highlighting the importance of finding a true guru for spiritual growth. The text asserts that true gurus are divine gifts that appear to devoted souls who are ready to embrace their teachings.
The Science of Guru
- 1. The Science of Guru Ref: Verse 1 – 10, Chapter 2, Bhagwad Gita © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 2. Arjuna is headed to the biggest war of his life. The enemy is afraid of Arjuna, yet he finds himself trapped in grief. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 3. A grief so deep that it has shattered him from within. All his knowledge and qualifications have become useless in a moment. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 4. In the battlefield Arjuna must fight his grandfather and his teacher. Two people he reveres the most, he sees, stand in his way to victory. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 5. He is a noble soul. How can he fire arrows on people so respected? Thus, in an instant he surrenders all the thoughts of victory… © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 6. Yet, something in him tells, he can’t just quit like that either. So, now, he can’t fight and also he can’t quit! © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 7. What must he do now? Confused, shaken and depressed, he seeks patronage of Krishna. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 8. He accepts Krishna as his ‘Guru’ and humbly requests to show the way. The magic of the word ‘Guru’ is held within the word itself. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 9. ‘Gu’ is darkness, ‘Ru’ means light. ‘Guru’ is the one who takes us from the darkness to light. And which is the brightest of all lights? © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 10. The light of the Almighty! The light, which once embraced, puts an end to all confusions of life. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 11. Guru is the one who puts us on the path of Almighty. This is the reason why in India, Guru is revered even before reverence is paid to the Almighty. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 12. We may question, is it necessary to go to a Guru to be on the path of Almighty? Well, to make this part practically understandable, let’s play a small quiz… © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 13. Please imagine a tree… yes, any tree. A tree, as in a garden, or in a forest, or on a mountain or just anywhere! © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 14. What did you imagine? Perhaps, something like in the picture! A beautiful tree in some beautiful place, with branches, leaves, flowers, fruits, etc… © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 15. But, did you see its roots? The truth of the tree is as much below the ground as much above it. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 16. Without a Guru, we may fail to see the complete truth. The path shown by the Guru is the path they have experienced. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 17. This is the path of spirituality, treaded through: Control of senses Application of spiritual knowledge & Unhindered devotion. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 18. Someone may ask, how may one find a true Guru in modern times? A time when we see fakes & impostors preaching spirituality! © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 19. Here’s a wonderful secret. While anyone cannot be a Guru… Please note also that not everyone can get blessed by a true Guru. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 20. A Guru is the greatest gift of God that may happen to us. Thus it comes only to those who have been truly devout. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 21. To such people Guru appears very much by themselves. Yes, to a noble soul, Guru appears right in front when one is ready. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 22. So first we must trust the Almighty to find us a Guru. And then, we must trust the Guru to find us the Almighty. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 23. This is perhaps the biggest secret of this science and there’s one more... Every Guru would have their unique methods. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 24. Plus, a Guru may share their knowledge freely with all. Yet comprehending the message remains our responsibility. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014
- 25. Gratitude: To my revered teacher & the message of SDM: Satsang Disciplined Life & Meditation. © Puneet Srivastava, 2014 The Science of Guru: Ref: Verse 1 – 10, Chapter 2, Bhagwad Gita