Concluded from Part 2. Ramakrishna tells us that the guru “is all in all. There is no one higher than the Guru.” (1) While the Most High sometimes uses a teacher to get through to us in the external world, we’re also guided from within. “God is the Inner Guide. He sees the longing of […]
The Teachers Speak: The Role of the Guru – Part 2/3
Continued from Part 1. It’s easier to follow a living man or woman than a scripture, Paramahansa Yogananda tells us, which is why gurus are often preferred over spiritual writings. “It is more easy to follow a living, breathing, talking man (who lives truth) than a mute scripture. “If a saint has reached his goal, […]
The Teachers Speak: The Role of the Guru – Part 1/3
A ‘guru’ is a spiritual teacher who’s life mission is to show the way to enlightenment. The guru is generally seen as an enlightened figure, but some teachers are imperfect and honest about their imperfection. They teach that being comfortable with imperfection is an important step to enlightenment, and I’m sure every teacher learns as […]