Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Vedic Wisdom Guru Tattva – Part-2 Guru carana kamala bhaja mann www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

There are 18 Main Tattvas Guru Tattva Jiva Tattva Abhideya Tattva Sakti Tattva Nama Tattva Bhagavan Tattva Bhakti Tattva Bhakta Tattva Prema Tattva … and so on… Vyasa Puja www.gokulbhajan.com

Mata+Pitha - Love&Support 2. Guru - Guide 3. God - Destiny The Guru Tattva Mata+Pitha - Love&Support 2. Guru - Guide 3. God - Destiny God (Spiritual World) Guru Mata, Pita (Material World)

Definition of Guru Gu = Darkness Ru = Light Guru = Who brings one from darkness to light Guru: “He who is heavy, weighty” Spiritual Master One who realized God before starting teaching Works only for God, not for him

Removing Something versus.. Removing Darkness… How will you remove water from a flooded room? How do you remove darkness? What is darkness?

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Kinds of Gurus Jagat Guru – “Vande Krsnam Jagad-Gurum” Caitya Guru – The paramatma inside every soul guiding Sravana Guru – Instructs on Bhagavan, Jiva, Bhakti Siksha Guru – Friendly, Easily Accessible, Shows the way Diksha Guru – Gives Initiations, Takes Responsibility Jagat Guru – “Vande Krsnam Jagad-Gurum”

Learn Tennis? Need a good teacher! Learn Music? Need a famous teacher! Do I need a guru? Learn Tennis? Need a good teacher! Learn Music? Need a famous teacher! Health Issue, Need the best doctor!!.. (Also need to consult more doctors for second opinions…!) Spiritual guidance?… Why do I need help from anyone? I can do it myself ! After all, God is with everyone – right?

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Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Divine Personalities Yogi One who has Controlled body & mind by practice Mastered yogic powers www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Divine Personalities Saint Holy person Teaches others by way of living www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Divine Personalities There are many more …. Guru Has great knowledge & wisdom Has authority to guide others Comes via parampara system www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

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Disclaimer: Above data is from Spiritual Research Institute Its data may not be supported by authentic scriptures

Why does one refuse to get shelter from a guru? Answer: EGO No Sukriti (Punya) Think they can approach God directly Guru knows How to destroy One’s EGO! www.gokulbhajan.com

Guru does not need or depend on us! Guru comes only to “help us” It is Lord’s arrangement Even when Lord comes, He follows this rule Lord Krishna - Garga Muni - Santeepani Muni Lord Rama - Vasistha Muni - Visvamitra Muni Sripad Sankaracharya (Lord Siva) - Govinda Bhagavad Pada Spiritual Knowledge not possible by our effort !

Relation of Guru and God Prathaman Tu Gurum Pūjyām Tatas caiva mamārcanam Kurvan siddhim avāp-noti hy Anyathā nişphalam bhavet” - Hari Bhakti Vilasa 4.344 Sri Krishna says, “One must always worship one’s Guru first and only then worship Me. This is the right way to attain perfection. It is fruitless if one tries to worship Me directly.”

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Guru can save even when God decided to destroy one Compare Guru & God Guru can save even when God decided to destroy one But God cannot stop, if Guru decided to destroy one Guru: “He who is heavy, weighty”

Story of Aaruni Rishi: Dhaumya Disciples: Upamanyu, Aaruni, Ved

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Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Bogus Disciples Ali - Goes from Guru to Guru - But does not stick with one 2. Baana - Like arrow, does not come back to guru 3. Pratihastaka - Pass the work to others. “I am a senior devotee. So you do it” www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Bogus Disciples… (contd) 4. Timikati “Me to do it? I do not have a car! What if the shop is closed?..” 5. Baka - On one leg like yogi.. - But cunning & meditating on money, power, etc. www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Mercy Of Goddess Maha Lakshmi

Maha Vishnu breathing universes

Garbhodakasayi Vishu & Goddess Lakshmi

Qualifications of Disciple 1. Praņipãt – Surrender to Divine Knowledge 2. Paripraśna – Honestly surrender to a Guru “I am done with material world. There is no charm. I am offering myself exclusively to you” 3. Sevaya – Offer us fully to serve Him

What does a real Guru give? Does he make you rich? Does he arrange you a better job? Does he bless for a comfortable living? Then.. What does he do? He takes ‘away’ your comforts He will chastise you! He blows away your EGO into pieces!! He takes all your karma and burn it ! He teaches you for spiritual progress And, He takes you back to Godhead! www.gokulbhajan.com

Spiritual Realization Steps Once ignorance is removed, you will see the light….

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Om ajñāna timirāndhasya Jñānāñjana śalākayā Cakśur unmîlitam yena Tasmai śri gurave namah O gurudeva! I offer my humble pranams from my inner heart. With the torch light of divine knowledge you open my eyes blinded by darkness of ignorance.

Jnana – Spiritual knowledge Anjana – ointment Meaning of Sloka Ajnana – ignorance Timira – darkness Andhasya – blinded Jnana – Spiritual knowledge Anjana – ointment Salakaya – instrument to remove cataract Caksuh – eyes Unmilitam – were opened Yena – by whom Tasmai – unto him Sri Gurave – unto my Spiritual Master Namah - obeisances

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Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies What to ask from Guru Gurudeva! Krpā bindu diyā koro ei dāse Trnāpekhā ati hîna Sakala sahane bala diya koro Nija māne sprha-hîna Gurudeva! Make this servant more humble than a blade of grass. Let me NOT hanger for my own honor and fame… www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Sakale sammāna, karite sakati Deha nātha! yathāyatha Tabe ta’ gāiba, harināma sukhe Aparātha ha’be hata and … Give me power to honor all living beings. Then only I will be able to chant holy names blissfully, and all my offenses will be vanquished! www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies Gurudev! Krpā bindu diyā koro ei dāse Trnāpekhā ati hîna Sakala sahane bala diya koro Nija māne sprha-hîna Sakale sammāna, karite sakati Deha nātha! yathāyatha Tabe ta’ gāiba, harināma sukhe Aparātha ha’be hata www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies End of Episode O mind, Worship the lotus feet of Guru! Guru carana kamala bhaja mann We cannot repay Gurudev even by millions of our birth! www.gokulbhajan.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies