A recent international survey revealed that more than twenty million U.S. citizens today, are practicing some form of yoga, meditation, or other “self-renewal” process. To meet this great demand, many “gurus” have appeared on the scene, each teaching his version of spiritual truth. Some have attracted large followings, and every disciple undoubtedly feels that his guru is the best.
But for the serious seeker of truth, choosing a spiritual master cannot be a matter of mere sentiment. Spiritual life is factual and scientific, and we have to test the qualifications of any spiritual teacher by referring to the standard authority. This authority is scripture, especially the Vedic scriptures, which throughout history have provided the philosophical basis for the guru-disciple relationship, just like the relationship shared by Lord Krishna and Arjun, when the Lord was explaining the Bhagavad Gita- the transcendental injunctions of leading an exemplary life! By referring to Vedic scriptures we can know the criteria for a bona fide spiritual master. Thereby, we can easily distinguish between and identify who is actually a spiritual master, and who is an imposter.
Article by:
H.G. Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi
(Meghna Choudhury)
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