1: The Spiritual Master

Who and what is a Guru

There is much confusion and doubt concerning the need for a spiritual master. Many questions are often asked such as:

‘Do I need one?

Do they really exist?

Can’t I find Bhagwan on my own?

How do I know if the spiritual master is genuine?

Will I have to give up my independence if I associate with one?

What if I’m asked to do something I don’t want to do?

How can I recognise and meet one? 

This is the first of a number of talks in which Swami Govindananda addresses these questions. If you study them carefully, you will come to have a comprehensive understanding about the need for, and role of a genuine spiritual master.