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## English Translation:
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It is a clear manifestation of *dristirag* (attachment to one's own view) to consider someone a Guru, even if they lack the qualities of self-knowledge, *vitragata* (freedom from attachment), etc., simply because of their adherence to their own sect or out of egoistic attachment to their lineage. Similarly, believing that only a particular individual is true and everything else is false is also a form of *dristirag*. It is very difficult to overcome this *dristirag*. Shri Hemchandracharya Ji has lamented, "Oh Lord! It is easy to give up *sneharag* (attachment to loved ones) and *kamrag* (attachment to desires), but this evil *dristirag* is difficult to overcome, it is very difficult." However, when one has a *sambhyashti* (right perception), there is no attachment, and one sees things as they truly are. One understands the true nature of the universe, the true nature of the *sadguru*, and the true nature of everything. This understanding leads to a true and unwavering belief. In *taap* (delusion) or *dristirag*, there is belief in one's own opinion, while in *samyagdristi* (right perception), there is belief in the truth. The *dristiragi* (one with attachment to their own view) believes that "mine" is true, while the *samyagdristi* believes that "true... is mine." There is a clear difference between the two. Therefore, the wise do not get confused.
"The nature of *dristirag* is like a mirror, it does not know its own nature, it does not know the way of *syadvad* (the doctrine of maybe)." - Shri Devchandraji
Therefore, the *mumukṣu* (seeker of liberation) who desires *samyagdristi* should abandon *dristirag* and *dristiadhapasu* (blind faith), and reject the ignorant and *asadguru* (false guru) who is blind to the truth. They should seek the guidance of a *samyagdristi* (right perception) possessing, knowledgeable, *vitrag* (free from attachment) *sadguru*. Because, what is invisible to the physical eye, "cannot be seen without the divine eye," "cannot be obtained without the divine eye," but "by serving the feet of the *sadguru*, one obtains it directly." - The scriptures also become inaccessible without the guidance of the *guru*. Because the scriptures are the words of the self-realized, knowledgeable person, only the *parmarthic* (spiritual) *sadguru*, who is a self-realized, experienced soul, can understand their meaning, their heart, and their secrets. And only they are capable of revealing them. Therefore, the *sadguru*, holding the *prajnarup* (wisdom) *shalaka* (measuring rod) and the *pravachanarup* (divine) *anjan* (collyrium), applies the "knowledge-collyrium measuring rod" to the soul, only then the *dristirag* of the soul is removed, only then the divine eye opens, only then the divine vision is revealed, and only then the pure soul, the *shushunidhan* (ultimate abode), the *madgadhimavan* (greatly powerful), the *meru* (mountain) like, is realized.
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"The *sadguru* applies the *pravachan* (discourse) *anjan* (collyrium), and one sees the ultimate abode; the heart's eye beholds the Lord of the universe, whose glory is like Mount Meru." - Shri Anandghanaji
There is a great mystery in the scriptures considering the Gita as the ultimate authority on the *guru*. This confirms the same point. Because the Gita is not just a collection of verses, but it is a song of the ultimate truth, a song of the heart, a song that has been deeply internalized, like music, it is a song that resonates with the soul.