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76. Without achieving perfection in Nadanusandhana (the Yoga of Sound), the realization of the Supreme Sovereign God or the Knowledge of the Self cannot be achieved.
77. Without resolute devotion to the guru (a spiritual master), even by means of the Yoga of Sound, the realization of the Supreme Sovereign God is not possible. Without the help of the master, it is not possible to attain the full devotion for the Divine and the highest good. Kabir Sahab says:
“Kabira pure guru bina, pura sisya na hoya. Guru lobhi sisa lalaci, duni dajhana hoya." “Without the true guru (preceptor who has attained perfection) the aspirant cannot attain perfection. If the spiritual teacher is rapacious, the aspirant will be as well, and it will result in pain twofold.”
78. When the true, accomplished (1) spiritual master is found, the greatest good will be achieved with his guidance.
79. Meeting with a sadguru (an accomplished master) is equal to meeting the Supreme Sovereign.
80. During this lifetime, the one whose consciousness at the time of samadhi (a state of deep trance) transcends all the concealments of the Non-Conscious Realms and immerses in the Sabdatet Pad is sadguru (the true spiritual master). Even while engaged in
1. By 'accomplished' is meant a spiritual preceptor who has reached the goal of Sant Mat and who has achieved realization of the Supreme Sovereign.
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