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Thinking as such, one seeks access to a true Guru; Self-realization is his only aspiration; his mind knows no other ailment.
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Explanation & Discussion:
Once an aspirant understands what needs to be done for gaining lasting bliss and realizes the utmost importance of a true Guru in pursuing that objective, he would start seeking access to such a Guru. Since the well being of the soul remains his only objective, he is not concerned with any other aspect. By virtue of his advancement on the spiritual path, he may get respect and devotion from others, but a true aspirant would not give importance to that and would remain indifferent to all such aspects. If he gets elated thereby he would miss the real objective of his well being.
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Shrimad has repeatedly emphasized the utmost importance of a Guru in spiritual pursuit. He has written (Vachanämrut # 76): "Do not seek anything else. Find out only one virtuous person and conduct yourself by surrendering every thing at his feet. If you do not attain liberation thereby, take it from me. The virtuous is the person, who stays continually souloriented, whose words can come to the experiential level, even though they are not available in the scriptures or not heard anywhere else, and whose innermost spirit is without any expectation."
Therefore if one wants his soul's well being, he must channel all his efforts to find a true Guru. All other desires or objectives such as worldly respect, home, family matters, wealth, and even his body must be subordinated to the primary goal of finding a true Guru. He should set aside all worldly
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