________________
Characteristics of Truth Seekers
આવે જ્યાં એવી દશા, સદ્ગુરુબોધ સુહાય; d olla ylauzen, cui yod yweiz.
1180||
Äve Jyän Evi Dashä, Sadguru Bodh Suhäy; Te Bodhe Suvichäranä, Tyän Pragate Sukhadäy.
sowie
114011
When that state is reached, the teaching of the true Guru shines out (fructifies); and the blissful right thinking emerges from that teaching. (40)
Explanation & Discussion: It's not that the worldly soul might have never thought of its well being. The true well being, however, lies within, not without. The worldly soul has remained extrovert so far. It would not be possible for it to conceive of the nature of true well being, unless one gets right guidance from a selfrealized Guru. The stanza 39 has shown how one could stay unworthy of treading on the path of liberation. This stanza states how a deserving one could proceed on that path. One, who satisfies the criteria stipulated in stanza 38, is in a position to think correctly and his mind remains inclined towards the Guru's teaching. When the Guru comes across such a deserving pupil, he is pleased to show the path that can lead to the lasting happiness.
Since Guru's teaching is capable to penetrate the heart, the pupil is able to grasp and comprehend it. That is termed here as shining of Guru's teaching. Such teaching pertains to detachment, renouncement, compassion, equanimity, self-reflection etc. which are helpful in gaining self-realization. But the emphasis rests on the everlasting nature of soul and impermanence of every worldly aspect. When one learns that he is the everlasting soul, he is induced to think about his true well being. That itself
65
