What is a Guru?
In this satsang during the sacred week of Guru Purnima, Babaji invites us to look beyond the traditional understanding of the guru and discover its deeper meaning. A guru is not merely a person—it is the light of our own highest Self, the reminder of who we are capable of becoming.
Babaji explains that the role of a teacher is to awaken love and trust within us, not dependence on an external figure. The physical guru simply reflects back the greatness already present in our own heart.
In this talk, Babaji explores:
• The true spiritual significance of Guru Purnima
• Why the guru is a reminder of your own highest potential
• The meaning of establishing the Guru Peeth (the seat of the guru) in your heart
• The importance of love (shraddha) and trust (vishwas) on the spiritual path
• Moving beyond collecting spiritual information toward genuine transformation
• Maintaining love even when we encounter human imperfections
• Learning to speak to yourself with the same encouragement a guru would offer
• How imagination, devotion, and sincere practice strengthen our connection to the Divine
Babaji shares personal reflections from his early years with his own Guru, illustrating how love, trust, and inner contemplation can continue to deepen the guru-disciple relationship—even across great distances.
This satsang is a beautiful reminder that the greatest teacher is the one who continually points us back to the light already shining within.
“The Guru establishes love and trust—not toward the guru as a person, but toward the Guru within you.”
May this Guru Purnima inspire you to honor your highest Self, strengthen your faith, and walk your path with love, humility, and courage.
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