The letter that I am writing you today is for the purpose of explaining the attacks on the essence of guru-tradition by a good, polite and knowledgable man. This is appropriate. The whole idea behind the tradition was to develop one's life. This tradition over the period of time became useless and full of falsehood. Any one with true knowledge will be sad at this kind of degeneration of the tradition. It is very appropriate to attack this degenerated tradition. It may cleanse the tradition and it is a kind of cleansing-yagna.
At the same time acceptance of guru as a tool is not useless if it is used to develop unadulterated practical knowledge in life and accepted with love, devotion and knowledge. It is also a matter undeniable experience that if used properly one can gain knowledge. If not used for it's defined purpose the tool will not be useful. The use of bhavna of guru is for the uplifting and developing one's life. We should think twice about the guru-bhavna if there is absence of its usefulness in our lives. It is also important to examine ourselves regarding its appropriate use by us. Sometimes it is our fault if we fail to use it appropriately. This tradition of guru has led to inertia and laziness in the society. It should not happen this way if tradition is followed in the right way. The understanding and problems of life have not changed and have remained the same. So the attacks on guru tradition is very appropriate.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pokar
Edition 4; pages 128 - 129.
My two cents --
This letter is addressed to one of the devotees. This devotee earlier wrote to Pujya Shree Mota regarding a very knowledgable and good hearted person attacking guru-devotion and she wanted some kind of explanation.
At the same time acceptance of guru as a tool is not useless if it is used to develop unadulterated practical knowledge in life and accepted with love, devotion and knowledge. It is also a matter undeniable experience that if used properly one can gain knowledge. If not used for it's defined purpose the tool will not be useful. The use of bhavna of guru is for the uplifting and developing one's life. We should think twice about the guru-bhavna if there is absence of its usefulness in our lives. It is also important to examine ourselves regarding its appropriate use by us. Sometimes it is our fault if we fail to use it appropriately. This tradition of guru has led to inertia and laziness in the society. It should not happen this way if tradition is followed in the right way. The understanding and problems of life have not changed and have remained the same. So the attacks on guru tradition is very appropriate.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pokar
Edition 4; pages 128 - 129.
My two cents --
This letter is addressed to one of the devotees. This devotee earlier wrote to Pujya Shree Mota regarding a very knowledgable and good hearted person attacking guru-devotion and she wanted some kind of explanation.
