Swamiji highlights the value of respect in a Chela [disciple]. Talks excerpt 176.

From Mother Radha’s notes, written at Swamiji’s feet.

In the days when the Upanishads [part of the Hindu scriptures] were written, the student [sishya] had full confidence in the teacher or guru. That is what is missing in this day and age, from both sides. Students did not look down on the teacher, or run him down. Why? Because they knew the teacher would share his knowledge with them and they appreciated the knowledge given by the teacher. A compassionate teacher infuses the student with enthusiasm and lets him think for himself. In those days real love between guru and chela [disciple] was a sacrifice itself. But nowadays we want name and fame and possessions. The teacher is always full of compassion.

We must want divine modesty. We must observe and reflect.

A real chela always thinks that what the Guru says is for him. We, however, think what he says is for others.

Religion is always subjective and not objective. It is up to you to find a way out of that, by your own effort. If the directions are given, you can find the road.

A great saint said, ‘When you meditate on the Absolute [Brahman] in the luminous space within the heart, you are free from time, space and attributes.’

Meditate on the Deity [Ishta Devata] that is luminous, or at least see a halo of light.

True freedom is only experienced by those who depart from this world with the knowledge of Brahman – then you will be cut from the branch of the world without any pain whatever.

Everything you want is already inside you.

We are all united with Brahman in deep sleep, but we reach there ignorantly. If we go there consciously, we will be knowers of Brahman.

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