Book Title: Myself to My Soul Part 01
Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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________________ Dedication... Selfless And Satisfying ! studied or you remember it at the right time. When King Pardeshi was given poison by his wife Surikanta, why did he not get angry with her at that time? Because at that time he remembered his Guru's words “Pardeshi, you have become calm and must remain calm.” The Guru plays a key role in such a situation. At that time, King Pardeshi does not retaliate and is able to calm down and decide to take an oath of “Santhara” (restrict yourself to one place and give up food, water and worldly life till you die). Such is the power of the Guru's timely words. The person who makes you study tonnes of books is not a Guru but is a Saint, there will be many saints but only one Guru. A person who listens to everyone is not a true disciple but is an ordinary religious person. One who understands things even when his Guru is silent, who understands his Guru's signals and starts acting on it, is a true disciple. A person who can listen to the inner voice of his Guru's soul is a true disciple and only he can attain liberation. Therefore, one who gives you knowledge is not a Guru but one who motivates you is a Guru. Anger is bad, getting angry binds karmas. One should not get angry, anger pushes you to hell... a person

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