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hierarchy: The Science of Self-Realization
hierarchy: Chapter Two
The science of self-realization 2
What Is a Guru?
The science of self-realization 2
“In all the śāstras [scriptures] the guru is described to be as good as God, but the guru never says, …
The science of self-realization 2
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
The science of self-realization 2
“I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my guru, my spiritual master, opened my eyes with the torch of …
The science of self-realization 2
The word ajñāna means “ignorance” or “darkness.” If all the lights in this room immediately went out, we would not …
The science of self-realization 2
na tad bhāsayate sūryo na śaśāṅko na pāvakaḥ yad gatvā na nivartante tad dhāma paramaṁ mama
The science of self-realization 2
“That supreme abode of Mine is not illumined by the sun or moon, nor by fire or electricity. Those who …
The science of self-realization 2
The guru’s business is to bring his disciples from darkness to light. At present everyone is suffering due to ignorance, …
The science of self-realization 2
The guru’s business is to see that no human being suffers in this material world. No one can claim that …
The science of self-realization 2
We may then ask why the living entity is suffering. The answer is: out of ignorance. He does not think, …
The science of self-realization 2
One may ask whether the guru is absolutely necessary. The Vedas inform us that he is:
The science of self-realization 2
tad-vijñānārthaṁ sa gurum evābhigacchet samit-pāṇiḥ śrotriyaṁ brahma-niṣṭham

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