to be accomplished. Therefore, we, aspirants should seek, see God in our respective preceptors only. The Guru is in the form of all 33000 crore forms of divinity. Guru is given the most exalted, supreme and highest position in Kali Yuga.
"DO NOT SEEK ME IN KAASHI, SEEK THE GURU INSTEAD "_ SHRI SHANKAR BHAGWAAN
Guru is as good as God. When we offer respect, obeisance to the Guru, we are offering respect, obeisance to God only. He who is the Guru is Shiva Himself. There is no one who is equal to Guru.
"If Guru and the God both are in front of me, whom should I bow to? My Guru is the most revered one, for, He has shown me the path towards God. For, the Guru is more than a teacher. He is the staff, guide and the eyes through which the shishya perceives the internal and external world. A Guru does not differentiate between His disciples, for, He is aware that each one has his own limitations" _ a saint.
It may be noted that God, Guru and self are the same in the ultimate analysis.
HOW ONE SUCCEEDS IN GETTING GURU?
One gets what he deserves. Guru shall come whenever a devotee needs Him. But he should have an intense longing for Guru.
There is a great and onerous responsibility on the aspirant to find a living true Guru. It is a rare opportunity to have a living Guru.
Guru is the precious gift conferred by the God to all those who have sincerely prayed God for His help to cross over the shackles of sansaara. Yearning for a Guru is rewarded by God in the form of Guru. The mercy of God takes the form of Guru and appears before us. One is blessed with Guru due to the merit (punya) which he has acquired over the past several births. That is why noble deeds never go without reward. By the attainment of Guru, one attains everything. The Guru is always available, but the disciple lacks the strong will, urge for Guru.
Longing for Guru yields, materializes. Guru is within