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Ätmasiddhi
means of detachment. Treading that road under the right guidance is the real path for self-realization.
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આત્મજ્ઞાન સમદર્શિતા, વિચરે ઉદયપ્રયોગ; અપૂર્વ વાણી પરમશ્રુત, સદ્ગુરુ લક્ષણ યોગ્ય.
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Ätmajnän Samadarshitä, Vichare Udayprayog; Apurva Väni Paramashrut, Sadguru Lakshan Yogya.
Knowledge of Self, equanimity, activities as ordained, unparalleled words and mastery over scriptures are the characteristics of a true Guru.
Explanation & Discussion:
After stressing the importance of surrendering to a true Guru, this stanza provides five characteristics of such a Guru. Self-realization, equanimity, behavior as ordained, unparalleled speech, and authentic scriptural knowledge are the main characteristics by which one can identify a true Guru. By stating that he should be self-realized, the emphasis is laid on the distinguished knowledge. By saying that he should be imbibed
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