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Thinking as such, one seeks access to a true Guru; Self-realization is his only aspiration; his mind knows no other ailment. (37)
Explanation & Discussion: Once the truth seeker makes out what needs to be done for gaining the lasting bliss and realizes the importance of a true Guru in pursuing that objective, he would start seeking such a Guru. He knows that the faults lying within him can be removed by the grace of a true Guru. Since his well being thus lies in access to a true Guru, he remains eager to come across such a Guru. He does not remain concerned with any other aspect. By virtue of his advancement on the spiritual path he may get respect and devotion from others, but the truth seeker would not give any importance to it and would remain indifferent to all such aspects. If he gets elated thereby, he would miss the objective of gaining the true well being
Shrimad has repeatedly emphasized the importance of getting a Guru. In Vachanamrut # 76 he has written: “Do not seek anything else. Find out one enlightened person and conduct yourself by surrendering every thing at his feet. If you do not attain liberation thereby, take it from me. Enlightened is he, who stays continually soul-oriented, whose words can come to the experiential level, even though they are not available in the scriptures or nor heard anywhere else, and whose life style does not betray any expectation even at the innermost level.”
Therefore if one wants his true well being, he must channel all his efforts in locating a true Guru. All other desires and longings such as: worldly respect, family life, wealth, and even the well being of body must be subordinated
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