Hari
OM
Story-day is for cultural exploration, puraanas and
parables and finding out about leading lights in spiritual philosophy.
Today
is Gurudev's mahaasamaadhi araadhana day. Anniversary of his passing from the
body. CCMT has produced this short video. It demonstrates washing of the Guru's
feet in gratitude and devotion; but it also shows Gurudev at his letter
writing. He literally wrote thousands. It was known that he slept little more
than two hours a night and most of the dark hours were when he got his
correspondence done. Any of his devotees who made a request for guidance would
receive one of his typically brief and to-the-point writings. Actually, the
example given here is longer than most! Gurudev was a fellow who could say what
needed to be said in minimum words.
To
have a Guru instruct one thus can seem harsh at times, if we are stuck in our
ego and invested in hearing the answer we want
rather the answer we need. The Guru's
job is not to make the student feel good, neither is it to make the student
feel bad, but is to make the student sit and up and think for his or herself,
setting them off on a quest!
All
that is required is that you start on the path, then the way will become clear.
