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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
“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
“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
The Vedas enjoin us to seek out a guru; actually, they say to seek out the guru, not just a …
The science of self-realization 2
Consequently, Śrīla Vyāsadeva is a guru. He does not misinterpret the words of Kṛṣṇa, but transmits them exactly as they …
The science of self-realization 2
In the disciplic succession we simply find repetition of the same subject. In the Bhagavad-gītā [9.34] Śrī Kṛṣṇa says:

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