meditation The Role of the Guru
“A child cannot be born without a father and a mother. Clothes cannot be washed without water. There can be no horseman without a horse. So, without a Master, none can reach the court of the Lord.” - Kabir Do You Need a Guru? As you progress on your spiritual journey, sooner or later the question arises, “Do I need a Guru or can I do it alone?” Well, the answer is yes, you can do it alone, but when help is offered, why not take it? Think of the spiritual journey like having a very large financial debt. Let’s say there are three men in this situation each doing his best to pay off his debt. It is a long, slow process, and, as a result, the quality of their lives is suffering. They have been in debt so long, they can’t remember what it was like to be debt-free. One day, a multi-billionaire shows up and...
Roger Gabriel