This concept highlights the supreme importance of faith and surrender in the Guru-disciple relationship. Chapter 38 states that if a disciple entertains a doubt about what is edible or inedible when the Guru himself gives Prasad, the disciple suffers 'spiritual suicide' and moves toward a downfall. This means that questioning the Guru's wisdom and grace, as embodied in the Prasad, is a grave spiritual error that harms the disciple's own progress. The act of accepting Prasad is an act of accepting the Guru's will without reservation. Baba used various situations and even humor to make his devotees experience and understand this profound principle of absolute trust.
The text says that doubting Prasad from a Guru is 'spiritual suicide.' What does this mean in the context of Baba's teachings?
📖 Chapter 38