the Guru

Guru. The word is almost so played out these days, that the actual definition of what a true Guru is has been lost. Even today within India, almost anyone that grows their hair out and wears a white or orange shawl, can be called a Guru. But really, such things are far from what a true (aka Sadh) Guru is.

A true Guru is one who has realized His soul, who He really is. Self-Realization, Moksha, Enlightenment, etc… a true union with God. Everlasting happiness and bliss- is that not what every living being’s deepest, inherent desire is?

According to many Indian philosophies, it is very rare to have a living Guru in your life. Someone who has achieved the ultimate goal, and who is willing to show you the path.

My main purpose for this post is to share that I have been fortunate enough to come in contact with a true Guru, and because of this, I have felt that anything that I say here is so limited compared to the words of my Guru, or any Guru. And hence why I have not felt like posting anything recently, either on Twitter or on this blog.

If there is anything that I can say here at this moment, it would be to desire such a Guru, search out such a Guru, and get connected with Him. They could be anywhere in the world, but once you get connected, it’s like having Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and any other superstar on YOUR team, coaching you, and guiding you towards the only goal worth pursuing in this life.

I still have many things I will do and would like to do, but the underlining focus now is to follow in my Guru’s path and in His guidance. I am just beginning to experience the joy and happiness available in life with His grace.

If what I’m saying sounds crazy to you, trust me, I know. I was in the same position just a few months ago, wondering about what all these crazy disciples saw in such a person and how they had such a love and conviction to make Him the focus of their lives. It was only after I, myself, experienced the connection/love that I could begin to understand the craziness.

Sahajatma Swarup Param Guru