The Dangers In Treating The Guru As God
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of approaching a spiritual master for truth and knowledge, emphasizing the dangers of treating the guru as God.
“Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.34)
People in this episode
Host: Krishna's Mercy
Topics covered
- spiritual master
- self-realization
- truth
- inquiry
- service
Keywords
- guru
- spiritual master
- self-realization
- Bhagavad-gita
- truth
- inquiry
- service
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Bhagavad-gita
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