THE NEED TO HAVE A MASTER FOR SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT

Question from a seeker: Why does Indian philosophy advocate having a Master in one's spiritual journey? Can't we attain the Truth without a Master? If Lord Buddh could attain the state of enlightenment without a Master, why can't we too attain the same? Is it mandatory to associate with the Master when it comes to spiritual upliftment?

Dadashreeji:

Dear Friends,

There is no fixed path or mandatory condition to be followed or fulfilled when it comes to your spiritual journey. The spiritual way of life gives you the freedom to do what you want to do.

It will never curb your freedom nor compel you to act in accordance with any spiritual principles.

You come across spirituality through the religion you are born in or through some intriguing rituals. Your initial impression of spirituality was limited to a religion, the rituals you perform or the books you read. Understand this well here that the confusion is in the mind and not in the subject.

It is like you arrived late, missed the flight and now you're blaming the pilot for not allowing you in the aircraft. How can we judge anything in life without a proper understanding of the subject? Such judgments will always be biased and prejudiced. Such prefixed half knowledge is not only detrimental to your personal growth but also carries a potential threat for social disharmony.

In today's time, very few genuinely want to know and understand anything as a matter of fact. Everyone is super active to pass their judgements with no knowledge as if they are the experts. That's how the human mind mostly operates nowadays!

When it comes to Indian Philosophy or rather spiritual knowledge of the land, it was all well studied, experimented and experienced by many. The major population of that time was engaged in seeking the secrets of existence. Vedic knowledge and associated contemporary philosophies convey the same profound physical, metaphysical and spiritual knowledge to us. If we don't understand it, it's better to leave it and do something else. If it is triggering curiosity within you, you are free to study and explore it further. Help yourself by not hanging in between!

All spiritual scriptures firmly advocate appointing a Guide in your life. After Lord Buddh attained enlightenment, He played the role of a Guide for others.

If there was no need of a Guide for any spiritual seeker, He wouldn't have Guided anyone or even open a spiritual school. If Lord Buddh could experience enlightenment without a Master, definitely you can too. The only prerequisite is; you have to be Buddh-like.

You can still go with the option of not having any Guide for spiritual guidance. You can read books, meditate and chant mantrs. Only when you feel the need of having one, convey your need to the universe.Your Guide will appear. With the association of your Guide, your spiritual growth excels and accelerates. You can visibly experience the changes within.

To have a Guide or not, will always be a personal choice. You have the freedom to decide what is best for you. The question is not about having a Guide in one's life but about having the authentic, right Guide in your life. One may struggle to get the right Guide in one's life after many repeated attempts. Your inability to have the right one may compel you to form a false belief that there is no need of a Guide for your spiritual journey. But, is that the truth? Absolutely not!

Many modern influencers and constructive thinkers support the idea of having a Guide for a successful life.

It is not about handing over your will to your Guide but about sharing and learning together. This association was always about teamwork, a balanced amalgamation of proper guidance and right action leading to a fulfilled life. For sceptics, it will always be an alien feeling but for someone who has experienced this soothing connection, this feeling itself is life. Hence, connect with your Guide, follow your path, share happiness with everyone.

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