THIS WHOLE WORLD is an extension of that facet of God's power which is illusory in nature. It is inert matter and lacks knowledge. There is only one conscious element in the form of knowledge.

This world is only the form of unknowable maya. The difference between inert, conscious and analytical forms of knowledge within various activities is achieved through the grace of Guru. The removal of inertia and conscious self-realization is the Guru's grace.

गूढाविद्या जगन्माया हैषा देहस्याज्ञान संभवः ।
विज्ञान यत् प्रसादेन गुरुशास्त्रेन कथ्यते ॥

That is, the world is an esoteric non-learning illusion, and the body is born out of ignorance, which can only be analytically understood by Gurudev.

The Gurupurnima festival is celebrated so that the mutual feelings of Guru and disciple remain unbroken through non-dual (advaita) knowledge. The disciple becomes a wanderer of the non-dual (advaita) path by surrendering his life at Gurudev's feet for life and charity.

On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurnima, my blessings to all the trustees of Jyotir Trust, Mr Lambie and all the people serving advaita.

July 2021