The only way to know God and yourself is by silencing the mind intelligence and emotions
This technique has to be learnt through the grace of a guru
Text books , blogs, temples, cannot help
Even meditation – when there is awareness of body or the thought I meditated or I am meditating is of very little use
Oh lost soul ! Your greatest treasure is finding a guru. Such a guru is extremely rare
Such a guru never advertises and does not seek disciples. Just think , even Ram, Krishna, ramkrishna, Jesus, lahiri, yukteshwara barely had a handful of disciples
True vivekananda and yogananda had many followers but their goal – mission – was increasing public awareness. But in reality vivekananda and yogananda only had 3-4 disciples. Rest became followers of their teachings. Same is true for aurobindo
Many will argue and believe that they are still disciples of a certain path – but the truth remains – the extremely secret true ingredient to the breathless state – the hall mark of a perfect tie between guru and disciple – is very rarely given even by Avatar
The fault lies with the preparedness of a disciple. How many can say they only want and love God and let all the pleasures of life go away ?? I seek no wealth, no fame , no satisfaction in any material thing in life
Such a disciple is worthy of a true guru
Bhavin