At this time, lots of importance is given to money and desires in this world. So the sadhak needs to pay attention to evaluating the accepted guru and determine if there is elevation of his mental level with the association. He must experience the movement towards higher progress in his life factually. He may not consider this as a test of the guru and it is natural that he does not. At the same time, if the close association with the guru does not show factual result in his life, that kind of association may be detrimental for sadhak.
Moreover the guru who considers achieving worthless ideal or experience as the end of his responsibility may not be appropriate. It is also very important that the sadhak receives understanding of the events that are happening the path of sadhana. He should be able to grasp this clearly by his intellect. It is understandable that the Guru may not reveal very subtle spiritual matters. Guru must be able to answer the questions regarding spiritual and worldly life of sadhak to the satisfaction of the sadhak. In addition guru must be able to explain the grips and plays of the mind to sadhak so that he has clear understanding of it.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Sandesh
Edition 3; Pages 23 - 24.
