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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?

Hear submissively and get a clear understanding from the spiritual master (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

By reciprocating with knowledge and inquiries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is condemned in this verse?

Absurd inquiries and blind following (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications of a bona fide spiritual master?

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

Why are blind following and absurd inquiries condemned?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inquiries and submission are the proper combination for spiritual understanding. Signup and view all the answers

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