Author: Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati
Compilor: Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 286
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185787409
Description
This book has been written for the purpose of illuminating the subject of guru and disciple according to the teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. So much has been expounded on this ancient and timeless tradition, but this volume unifies the main areas of relevance for the day to day practical application of the guru/disciple relationship.
The first section was written by Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati, who has accompanied Swamiji on all of his tours over the recent years. The second section contains a selection of satsangs and talks given by Swami Satyanada on the guru/disciple relationship and includes a number of quotations from letters written by him to his disciples.
This work is given in the hope that seekers and aspirants may find inspiration and upliftment through the Guru/disciple relationship.
Contents
PART I
Prologue
Necessity for Guru
How to Find a Guru
How to Recognize the Guru
Ego in the Disciple
Obedience to Guru
Negativity towards Guru
Ego in the Disciple
Surrender
Transmission
The Grace of Guru
Guru as Father, Mother, Friend
Initiation
Guru Should be One
Offerings to Guru
Mantra
Guru Seva
Guru as God
All that Glitters in not Gold
India-a Land of Gurus
Epilogue
PART II
Yoga Begins with Discipleship
How to Choose a Guru
Establishing the Relationship
Linking with the Spirit of Guru
Guru Tradition
The Indispensable Ingredient
Role of Guru
No Greater Power than Faith
Qualifications of Guru
Surrendering the Ego
Learning through Transmission
Secret of Transmission
Where to Find a Guru
Every Guru is a Light
Importance of Constancy
Should the Guru be Praised
A Free Mind
The Story of a Disciple
How to Kindle Devotion
Instructions to the Disciple
Guru as Psychotherapist
Guru is not a Policeman
Gurukripa hi Kevalam
Swami Sivananda
Guru Stotram
GLOSSARY