The opening verses of Chapter 16 describe the Sadguru using profound philosophical terms. He is called the "Lord of the Empire of Self-Bliss," indicating he resides in a state of ultimate, inherent joy, independent of external factors. He is the "Idol seated on the throne of peace," where the six enemies like lust and anger cannot survive. The text hails him as "Stainless (Niranjana)," "Imperishable (Avyaya)," and "One beyond attributes (Gunatita)." This term, Gunatita, is significant as it means he transcends the three Gunas (qualities) of nature—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—and is therefore untouched by the dualities of the material world.
Can you explain the philosophical attributes of the Guru described in the opening of Chapter 16, such as 'Gunatita' and being the Lord of 'Self-Bliss'?
📖 Chapter 16