Session-3: Verses 16 to 30

In this class, Swamiji translates verses 16 to 30 and explains the importance of surrender and devotion to the Guru. It is customary for a devotee to point the highest part of his or her own self towards the lowest part of the Guru. Bowing to the Guru’s feet puts the devotee in a position conducive to receive the Guru’s blessings because the laws of gravity cause the blessings to flow down. This is why the Guru’s feet are so venerated. Lord Shiva, the Supreme Guru, states in the Guru Gita: “Not contemplating anything but Me, makes the highest status easy. Therefore, all efforts should be made to please the Guru.” Swamiji interprets this by emphasizing the importance of letting go of selfishness in order to unite with the Guru.

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining Guru Gita section of ShreeMaa Guru and Goddess book (also available as iPad App named 'Shreemaa Guru and Goddess') About this Podcast: Swamiji explains his book in 12 sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured in July 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. About the Book: The Guru is not only a physical being, but also a reflection of divinity through a human body. This divinity is manifest through pure qualities and beautiful attributes. The Guru shows the example to follow and provides the inspiration which gives us the energy to proceed. How do we best serve the Guru? How do we act, behave, and show respect to the Guru? The Guru Gita is a scriptural text from the Skanda Purana that explains the Guru-Disciple relationship. It is an important scripture for all disciples to understand. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shree-maa-the-guru-and-the-goddess-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/guru-gita-class-july-2013/