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have no inclination for the knowledge of the Self. But, a sectarian would consider them as reliable true gurus. He would have more regard for the traditional family guru or for one belonging to his own caste and creed. In most cases, the sectarian, traditional, or family guru is accepted with some ulterior motives such as to support his desire to nurture ego or pride or to earn respect from the community in general. Such a guru gets his followers attached to the family traditions and makes them non-receptive to true teaching.
Such wrong perception about a guru would include a similar perception for the divinity as well. This is Mithyätva (wrong, perverted belief) which is the main cause of transmigration and worldly wandering.
જે જિનદેહ પ્રમાણ ને, સમવસરણાદિ સિદ્ધિ; વર્ણન સમજે જિનનું, રોકી રહે નિજ બુદ્ધિ.
॥૨૫॥
Je Jindeh Pramänane, Samavasaranädi Siddhi; Varnan Samaje Jinanun, Roki Rahe Nij Buddhi.
He considers the appearance of the Lord's body and the splendor of his assembly, etc. as the description of the Lord and restricts his intelligence to that.
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