This profound teaching in Chapter 45 highlights the supreme importance of the Guru in the path to liberation. The text suggests that a devotee's focus should be on the Guru rather than on the abstract goal of Moksha itself. It states that by serving the holy water of the Guru’s feet, 'Moksha unknowingly enters one’s home.' This implies that liberation is not something to be aggressively pursued but is a natural and effortless byproduct of sincere devotion and service to the Guru. The passage further reinforces this by stating that if the Guru becomes merciful, He makes worldly life happy and 'takes one across to the other shore in a moment,' making the impossible possible. The means (the Guru's grace) is presented as more potent than the end (Moksha).
Chapter 45 states that the Guru's feet are 'even more powerful than Moksha.' Can you elaborate on this profound concept using the provided text?
📖 Chapter 45