Chapter 45 outlines a clear path for a blessed seeker of liberation. After understanding that the Guru is the true Brahman and the world is transient, the seeker must practice discrimination between the eternal and the fleeting. This involves renouncing the fruits of enjoyment in this world and the next and achieving six-fold virtues like calmness and self-control. The text strongly advises giving up hope in others and relying on strong self-confidence. By renouncing the transient, dispassion (Vairagya) is cultivated, and by meditating only on the Guru, who is described as a solid mass of Brahman-consciousness, the seeker achieves the spiritual goal.
What is the prescribed path for a seeker of liberation after understanding the Guru's true nature?
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