Chapter 48 portrays the Sadguru as a being who has achieved complete victory over the mind and is always absorbed in the Self. Despite this transcendent state, he acts as one who is 'subservient to his devotees' out of pure love for them. This chapter celebrates him as the remover of worldly afflictions and a benefactor to those who seek refuge. Crucially, the text clarifies that his role as a benefactor does not end even after he leaves his physical body. As described in Chapter 48, the same actions and experiences that devotees had while he was in the body continue to be felt in his Unmanifest state, demonstrating his enduring presence and support for those devoted to him.
How does the text describe the nature of the Sadguru, especially in relation to his devotees and his state after leaving the body?
📖 Chapter 48