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quickly slips down because of the strong push from above. Hence, so far as our entry into the higher regions is concerned the help of master is indispensable”. (Wisdom Unfurled Page 63, Para 2)
Explaining the qualities of the guide he stated that “It must well be borne in mind that it is not the learning or knowledge that makes a man perfect but it is only realisation in the right sense that makes a true yogi or saint. It is just possible that the man who has thus impressed you, with outward form, learning or eloquence, may be at the lowest level as regards practical attainments. Knowledge, therefore, is no criterion of a true mahatma or yogi. Similarly the real test of a mahatma or guru is not his miracles but experience on the path of realisation.” (Wisdom Unfurled Page 71, Para 2)
Clarifying further Master asserted that “There are some who hold the view that knowledge being the preliminary stage of realisation is essential and indispensable. I do not agree with them on the ground that knowledge is only an
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