Acharya Shunya – Sovereign Self
Nowhere does the classical Vedic tradition ask for the student to become a subservient slave. This exists in certain cults, but it is a pathology emanating from false gurus’ corrupted minds and deluded, sleepwalking disciples. It is not the pure and pristine tradition of the Vedas.
The Vedic tradition is built not on blind trust but rather trust supported by reason. It promotes regular dialogue between the seeker and Master. Besides, isn’t submission something we do all the time? We submit our health to the hands of a doctor; we submit our child to the hands of a trusted babysitter. We even surrender our entire body and life into the hands of our trusted surgeon before going under anesthesia. But before submitting our ignorance to a guru, what we must ascertain is the guru’s worthiness. The Vedas ask seekers to examine the guru before taking them on as mentors and teachers. Teachers must screen students. This keeps everyone on their toes.
OMTimes: How truthful is the old adage that says that, when the disciple is ready, the Master will appear?
Acharya Shunya: The Vedas say that a guru is indispensable. When a person is truly ready to experience the truth of Self, a knower of Self manifests miraculously and leads the way. Do not panic if you long for a guru and have not found one yet. When your thirst for spiritual knowledge becomes intense, it is the responsibility of the universe to match you with one!
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