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Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
consequences of doing so affecting the balance or happiness early or later, he will definitely resort to refraining from it or take all the precautions not to deviate from directions of his guide. Hence he will feel the necessity of help from more balanced or experienced person and seeks the same. Even then, now and then his desire for appreciation peeps out for expression. Gradually he will become devotee. It is difficult to become devotee, not to think of Murad. Many people grant themselves status of devotee before or after seriously practicing any system. That deception need not be intentional and conscious. We overcome this difficulty ONLY by His help, which is inevitable if we have longing desire towards Him. In this context I remember 2 dictums (commandments) taught during my post- graduation, which appear to be essential to learn effectively.
1. Boss is ALWAYS right
2. If you think that he is not right, follow dictum no 1.
Unfortunately if the teacher himself is deluded,
naturally disciples get trapped (herds of sheep). Master revealed the results of such association for both disciple and teacher. He also gave clues to know about worthiness of teacher and method. At every moment we will be subjected to face situation in which we may be attracted to ideas of others, however short span it may be. This is avoided by attaching ourselves to Master continuously at thought plane. Here Master affirms His readiness to come forward by 10 steps to help us if we proceed by 1 step towards Him.
Few years ago our guide asked me what is normal and what is abnormal. Though it came to my mind at that time that being in reality is normal, the next possible question made me to keep quiet. His answer is
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