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The word Guru is a word familiar in the yogic traditions. Its original meaning is someone who dispels darkness and brings Light.
At the Feet of The Mother
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In the Integral Yoga the only Guru, in fact much more than a Guru, are Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Guru or the one who gives Light, one who is heavy with Wisdom is an aspect of the Divine. He also represents the Compassion of the Divine that leans down into the earthly play to help man
In this Hindi reflection on the eve of Guru Purnima, we see the significance of Guru on a spiritual path in light of the Mother's and Sri Aurobindo's writings.
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There is a common misunderstanding with regard to the role of a Guru and who would it be in the Integral Yoga. This question is typical of the times we live in and needs to be addressed especially in the context of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother’s withdrawal.
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The need of a Guru, one who can not just show us or point the path but help us walk through the entire spiritual journey, is well recognized in all spiritual traditions. However the disciple must have a call for the journey and be ready to submit to the Guru’s influence and obey the guidance.