THE GURU ONLY LIGHTS THE PATH
The guru only lights the path. He does not light you. The guru does not shed the light upon you; he sheds the light upon the path. You have to do the walking. The guru cannot walk for you because you will be standing still.
When the guru sheds light, that light is not shed upon you, the light is shed upon the path so that as you proceed, you could see the potholes in the path. And that is guidance.
With that light shown upon the path, you will naturally feel some reflection of it upon you. You are not in total darkness, and that reflection upon you is the grace that flows to you, giving you the strength to go along the path to meet the beloved.
DIVINITY IS WITHIN YOU
Here, in this daily life, it is the same thing. The obstacles will come but do not become faint-hearted, for you have the most significant force with you. The most tremendous force of Divinity is with you and within you. Divinity acts.
It does not come down with a hammer or with a string or tie you up and pull you. It has Its ways of showing you the path.
Many times, you find instances where you have a problem. Here you just happen to come upon a book, turn a page, read one passage, and your entire attitude is changed.
We suffer because of our attachment and dependence. We must become responsible. Do not depend upon the guru. The guru only has the torch to shine on the path, the lantern. But be dependent upon your own feet to walk.
He will show you the way! He will give you the knowledge, the wisdom. He will stir your heart, your soul, and your mind. He will give you the courage to go on the path of the heroes.
He will show you how to reach home on the quickest road, for you have to reach home. You have to reach your father’s home!
Why tarry and suffer? There is the path. Go! I will give you a push. And if there is a pothole or a little hill, come. Here is my hand. Hold. Let me help to pull you up. But you still have to move your blooming feet. You see? That is how life works. You know how that force works. It will work through every way and means.
… Gururaj Ananda Yogi: Satsang US 1980 – 02
