Why we need a Guru?

If you ask someone a question, "Why do we need a Guru?"
The very fact that you are asking means you need a Guru.
- Sri Sri


If you know the answer to this question, then the Master has already chosen you.
If you ask yourself some questions and don't get the answers, do not worry the Master will choose you soon. :)
- Aditya


The moment we are born, we need caring hands to look after us. The selfless and unconditional love of a mother is the essence of our growth. As we grow, we need guidance at every step. We try to seek answers for so many questions that pop up in our innocent childlike minds and we look up to our parents.

As our understanding evolves, layers and layers of thoughts, impressions and concepts start governing us and we start deviating from our true nature. The true nature which is awashed with innocence, the core of Shiva. We become so much attached to the intellection and notions, that unknowingly we start imagining that "we are" these thoughts and concepts.

In the rush hour, who can say that we are stress free. We have umpteen responsibilities to handle, we are bound to reel under stress, lethargy, laziness, unless we know our true nature. The very true nature that has been overshadowed by the concepts and ideas of how life should be. This not being aware of our true nature is termed Ignorance, which is the cause of misery. Lack of love and compassion towards others has lead to the sufferings in this God's beautiful creation.

In ancient days instead of accusing, people used to find the cause of a wrong happening.
Nowadays people keep enquiring why there is so much sorrow, why so much violence, Why? Why? Why? and eventually accuse GOD and get more agitated and frustrated and take one step away from the Divine. This leaves no difference in you and the criminal, because in the process: both forget their true nature.

To remove this Ignorance, a Guru is necessary, to instill love and compassion towards fellow human beings a Guru is required. To move towards our true nature and know "what exactly we are here for?" and ultimately to know "who we are?" a Guru is required.
If still people say there is no need of a Guru in life, I would term it as the heights of ignorance.
A Guru is there to infuse spirtuality in you. People often get confused between spirituality and religion. Spirituality is a step ahead of religion. Spirituality means celebrating life and showing others the way to celebrate life. Being Spiritual is my style statement!

A person is here to enjoy life to the fullest, the material comforts are to be utilized for self growth and development. The material benefits are the means to an end and not the end in itself.

Only a Guru can show you what the "end" is, which is the very beginning.
The beginning of your awakening.

- Aditya Manocha