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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