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## Friend's Perspective: The Glory of Devotion to the True Guru
(129) **Ke** - The one who is self-knowing, equanimous, and free from attachment, who acts according to their past karma, completely free from desire, with an unhindered mind, and whose speech is unprecedented, never heard before, is the true **Sadguru**. The **Chattis Guṇo Guru Makṣ** knows that the one who is self-knowing, self-experienced, constantly immersed in the self, self-absorbed, who reveals the true nature of things, who follows the eternal tradition of the wise and virtuous, who is always unwavering, and who is a person of equanimity, practicing the **Samvara** (purification) of the **Kiyā** (actions), is the true **Shraman**, the true **Sadhu**, the true **Muni**, and the true **Nigranth**. The rest are merely **Dravyalingi** (materialistic) **Veshadhari** (clothed in disguise). Thus, they recognize and respect only those who are true **Bhavayogi** (devotees of the essence), like **Bhavacarya** (spiritual teacher) and others. They do not care if someone wears white clothes, yellow robes, a loincloth, or is **Digambar** (sky-clad). Because **Dharma** (righteousness) is not hidden in clothes! Therefore, they do not get caught up in appearances! They bow down wherever they see true **Bhavasadhu** (spiritual essence), and such **Bhavagis** (devotees of the essence) are the ones who have a primary place in this path. Only **Bhavagis** are asked about their **Bhavas** (essence); the **Dravyacarya** (materialistic teacher) and others are not asked about their **Dravyas** (material possessions). Because -
“The self-knowing one is called a **Shraman**, others are **Dravyalingi** (materialistic); the one who reveals the true nature of things, is the **Anandghan** (treasure of bliss) **Mat Sanghi** (follower of the path)... **Vasupujya**.” The worldly people are **Indriyarami** (attached to the senses), the **Muni** is **Atmarami** (absorbed in the self); the one who is primarily **Atmarami** is called **Nishkami** (selfless) **Shreyans** (the best). “**Agamdhara** (scriptural) **Guru** of **Samakiti** (equanimity), **Kiriya** (action) **Samvara** (purification) is the essence; **Sampradayi** (traditional) **Avachaka** (unwavering) always, **Shuchi** (pure) **Anubhav** (experience) is the foundation. **Shantijina**” - **Shri Anandghanji** - Self-knowledge, equanimity, the practice of **Uday** (awakening) and **Prayog** (experimentation); unprecedented speech, the highest **Thut** (truth), the characteristics of a **Sadguru** are appropriate. “Where there is self-knowledge, there is **Muni**-hood, that is the true **Guru**; the rest are **Kulguru** (traditional guru) **Kalpana** (imagination), not for the **Atmarthi** (seeker of the self).” - **Shri Atmasiddhi** “**Sammanti** (agreement) is the path, **Noti** (disagreement) is not the path.” - **Shri Acharang Sutra** “When the work is done, the **Tinako** (small piece of wood) is discarded, the mind is **Mund** (empty) and **Mundaya** (emptied) - **Shri Chidanandji** “The highest **Vahu** (many) understand **Yuddho** (war) and **Evi** (such) **Mul** (root) **Jali** (net); **Taddhi** (therefore) **Dar** (look) **Save** (all) **Mul** (root) **Vanti** (turn) **Ni** (not) **Valu** (turn).” - **Shri Kundakundacharya**'s **Samayasar** “**Panvihasammacharanavayavavaharayarasamiisajjhae**. **Igasanvega** (egoistic emotions) **A** (not) **Rao** (arise), **Chattisguna** (thirty-six qualities) **Guru** **Jayau** (victorious).” - **Shri Vajuvamiprishishya**'s **Gurugunachhattissi**