How should a seeker truly perceive the Guru? | நாம் குருவை உண்மையில் எவ்வாறு உணர வேண்டும்?

In the 16th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains that we attain the state we identify with. If we see the Guru as just a physical body, we remain limited to the body. If we see him as the mind or life-force, we rise only to those levels. But when we see the Guru as the Atman, the Supreme Light, we transcend all limitations and reach the highest state of realization.Scientists continuously try to discover the fundamental substance of the Universe. They found that the atom is the basic unit. They then explore the cause of the atom’s movement by studying its inner core. The inner core drives the motion of the atom. Within it, there is the speed of thought, fullness, courage, and pressure. Inside the atom, there is also sound, movement, and tone. That is why it is called Nada Brahmam. From this arises a radiant, wondrous divine light.This is not the body you see. It is not the gross physical form. It is not inert matter. It is a subtle energy that cannot be seen, the Supreme Light. That is my true nature, the Atman. So, do not see the Guru as a physical body. In whatever way you see the Guru, you reach that same state. If you see the Guru as a body, you connect with the body. If you see the Guru as the mind, you connect with the mind. If you see the Guru as life-force, you connect with life. But if you see the Guru as the Atman, as the form of the Supreme Light, you become that.You become what you associate with. The darshan of a realized Guru should lead you to become like Him. Do you want His wealth? Do you want His knowledge? No, you must become Him. To become Him means to become the Supreme Light, the Atman. The Guru teaches you to realize yourself just as He has realized himself. He shapes everyone into that same state.You and I are not different. But you still identify with the body, so you see differences like color, height, and form. Even if you identify with the mind, you only form mental identity. Go beyond all this and realize the wondrous inner true nature. Hold firmly to that realization.Send us Fan MailLet Wisdom Flourish!Let Peace Prevail! Let us protect Mother earth!Let us protect the Universe! Santhosamhttps://universalpeacefoundation.org