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persons are self-realized. Only the books written by such authentic persons should be relied upon in the absence of a true Guru.
અથવા સદ્દગુરુએ કહ્યાં, જે અવગાહન કાજ; તે તે નિત્ય વિચારવાં, કરી મતાંતર ત્યાજ.
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Athavä Sadgurue Kahyän, Je Avagähan Käj; Te Te Nitya Vichärvän, Kari Matäntar Tyäj.
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Otherwise leaving aside different viewpoints, one should always study and contemplate over the books recommended by the true Guru for in-depth study. (14)
Explanation & Discussion: This stanza provides the criterion for selecting the reliable books. If the aspirant has come across a true Guru, he might have suggested the right books. For instance, Reverend Laghuräjswämi had repeatedly urged to contemplate over Letter of Six Fundamentals, Sadguru Bhakti Rahasya, Yam Niyam and Kshamäpanä. The spiritual aspirant should therefore regularly ponder over their contents. Moreover, if he happens to come in contact with another true Guru, the aspirant should follow his advice and undertake the study of the books that he recommends. One should seriously go through such literature and repeatedly ponder over the same with the objective of achieving self-realization. For that purpose he needs to renounce his preconceived notions and to study the recommended books.
It is very rare to come across a true Guru and get his guidance. Even for those, who are lucky to get access to such a Guru, it is not possible to remain in continuous contact
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