Very often
we are caught in the horns of dilemma. We do not know what is right, what
is wrong; what is good; what is bad; what is to be done; what is not to
be done. In short, "to be, or not to be" is our haunting question.
Especially, when two paths appear equally to be righteous or dharmic,
we find it difficult to choose correctly. We, then, need guidance, guidance
from a loving guru, an affectionate teacher.
All the great masters from times
immemorial have drawn inspiration from the Gita, the perennial source
of wisdom to all humanity irrespective of caste, creed, region, religion
and language. Their illustrious lives and noble preachings are but an
illustration and echo of the celestial Gita.
Adi Sankara and Gautama Buddha,
Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed are masters to lead their disciples
of faith and devotion to divine heights. Whatever any master preaches
is available in the Gita.
A Devotee: "Sir, is it necessary to have a
guru? "
Master; "Yes, many need a guru. But a man must have faith in the
guru s word. He succeeds in spiritual life by looking on his guru as God
Himself. Therefore the Vaishnavas speak of Guru, Krishna, and Vaishnava.
-- Sri Ramakrishna
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