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The Path to Spiritual Realization 4/34
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The Path to Spiritual Realization 4/34

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What is the Lord's advice for spiritual realization?

  • Follow an independent study of books of knowledge
  • Manufacture your own process
  • Engage in mental speculation
  • Approach a spiritual master (correct)
  • What is the secret of advancement in spiritual life according to the text?

  • Mental speculation
  • Submission and service to the spiritual master (correct)
  • Dry arguments
  • Independent study of books of knowledge
  • How can one progress in spiritual life?

  • Engage in mental speculation
  • Follow an independent study of books of knowledge
  • Manufacture your own process
  • Approach a bona fide spiritual master (correct)
  • What must a disciple do to receive genuine spiritual understanding from the spiritual master?

    <p>Hear submissively and get a clear understanding from the spiritual master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a bona fide spiritual master reciprocate with a submissive and service-oriented student?

    <p>By reciprocating with knowledge and inquiries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is condemned in this verse?

    <p>Absurd inquiries and blind following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the qualifications of a bona fide spiritual master?

    <p>A bona fide spiritual master is kind, able to provide genuine spiritual understanding, and demands submission and service from the disciple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are blind following and absurd inquiries condemned?

    <p>Both blind following and absurd inquiries hinder the genuine reciprocation of knowledge and understanding between the disciple and the spiritual master.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the disciple in receiving genuine spiritual understanding?

    <p>The disciple must be submissive, ready to render service, and inquire with a genuine desire for knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a spiritual master bless a disciple with genuine spiritual understanding?

    <p>When the spiritual master sees the genuine desire of the disciple, he automatically blesses the disciple with genuine spiritual understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a reciprocal relationship between a bona fide spiritual master and a submissive disciple?

    <p>The reciprocal relationship between a bona fide spiritual master and a submissive disciple leads to perfect knowledge and understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the path of spiritual realization according to the text?

    <p>The path of spiritual realization is to approach a bona fide spiritual master in the line of disciplic succession from the Lord Himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of approaching a bona fide spiritual master?

    <p>Approaching a bona fide spiritual master allows one to receive the knowledge of the Lord as it is and progress in spiritual life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mental speculation or independent study of books insufficient for spiritual progress?

    <p>Mental speculation and independent study of books cannot lead one to the right path of spiritual understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secret to advancement in spiritual life according to the text?

    <p>Satisfaction of the self-realized spiritual master is the secret to advancement in spiritual life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of inquiries and submission in spiritual understanding?

    <p>Inquiries and submission are the proper combination for spiritual understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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