Session-4: Verses 31 to 45

In Guru Gita class four, Swamiji declares, ”What a privilege it is to have a body that we can dedicate to the Guru!” Swamiji reminds us that the physical body is the source of pain and distraction, and will ultimately be scattered to ashes. He then asks the class, “Why are we so attached to the physical body, which is transient? Would it not be wiser to cultivate attachment to the Soul, which is Eternal?” When we fall in love with the Soul, we are attaching ourselves to something permanent. Swamiji explains that it is the Guru who shows us how we can cultivate an eternal love affair for the evolution of the soul. Jai Gurudev!

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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/