STAYING WITH THE GURU /D.: /What is staying with the Guru? /M.: /It means studying the sacred lore. /D.: /But there is the special virtue of the Guru’s presence. /M.: /Yes. That purifies the mind. /D.: /That is the effect or reward. I asked about how the disciple ought to behave. /M.: /That differs according to the type of disciple - student, householder, what are his own ingrained mental tendencies and so on. /D.: /If so, will it naturally come out right? /M.: /Yes. In former times the Rishis sent their sons to others for education. /D.: /Why? /M.: /Because affection stood in the way. /D.: /That cannot be for the /jnanis/. Was it in respect of the disciples? /M.: /Yes /D.: /If so would not this obstacle get removed along with all the others, through the Master’s grace? /M.: /There will be delay. Owing to the disciple’s want of reverence, grace may become effective only after a long time. source: Talk 627 M refers to Sri Ramana Maharshi
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