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or dogmas. His aim being self-realization, whoever and whatever can help: him accomplish that goal, becomes his sadguru and religion. He is very mindful about his weaknesses; shortcomings and defects. He is very humble, so much so that he respects and worships a sadguru like God Himself and that is the key to his progress on the path of self-realization.
17) Sadguru, Satpurușa and ( the Enlightened'): . -,
A sadguru, satpurus or'an' enlightened person has experienced his self and his life' itself and his association inspires än aspirant even without any oral, preachings. Such a person is equitable, free from passions (vītarăga), conqueror of his mind and senses. It is such a person only, who can help an aspirant realize his self and not any ordinary guru (who has not experienced what the self is).
:. It can be said that the only purpose of spirituality or self- realization or liberation is to get rid of suffering and be blissful i.e. to acquire supreme happiness. Sadguru having experienced that state by conquering all passions, is absolutely necessary for an aspirant to guide him on the path of self-realization.
In order that an aspirant may benefit by the
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