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I Am My Own Master
Self-Mastery, Enlightenment and Ascension for Independent Minded Seekers
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how do you find a guru?
Through meditation. As stated in the article, Guru is the infinite indwelling self (see also my latest article: Self-Mastery and Enlightenment Demystified). However, listening to our higher self with all the mental clutter, it is difficult. So, an external guru will appear to you, when you are ready. If you want to find your external guru, then meditate or pray asking the question, “Who is my guru?” If your desire is intense, then you may get visions or dreams with symbols or faces guiding you to your guru. You may get guidance externally as well, through synchronous external events or people. Remember a true (external) guru will want you to be independent, practice the techniques given and not be sycophantic. S/he will treat you as equal. Also remember that an external guru need not be embodied, meaning need not have a physical form (e.g., Jesus Christ, Sri Krishna, Mahavatar Kriya Babaji Nagraj). Once you make contact with your inner self and are able to listen to the guidance, then guru will send you away to work on yourself independently. Let me know, if I can be of further help.
-Desika