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Guru-disciple relationships require guru initiation (Diksha). The guru usually gives a mantra to perform “Diksha.”<\/strong> Gurus deliver sect-specific mantras.<\/span><\/p>

Lord Shiva devotees usually recite a mantra. Vishnu worshippers usually receive the Narayana mantra (or Krishna\/Rama mantras).<\/span><\/p>

Even though we know mantras like Om Namah Shivaya and Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, Gurus usually teach mantras in private. Disciples must keep their mantras confidential.<\/span><\/p>

During mantra initiation, transmits some Prana shakti (vital force). Adding buttermilk to milk makes curd. The disciple’s mantra chanting is like making butter from curd (realizing God).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gurus plant mantras in disciples. The disciple must raise the seed into a sapling, water it, and protect it until it gives fruit. The disciple must also recite the mantra with dedication, follow the guru’s disciplines, focus on the mantra’s God, and receive spiritual blessings.<\/span><\/p>

Satgurus give “Diksha”<\/strong> in various ways. Satgurus can assess a person’s spiritual capacity, taste, and ability and provide them with the right initiation. A Satguru can introduce a disciple with a touch of the hand (\u201cHasta Diksha\u201d)<\/strong>, a dream (\u201cSwapna Diksha\u201d)<\/strong>, eye-to-eye contact (\u201cNayana Diksha\u201d)<\/strong>, or an embrace (\u201cAlingana Diksha\u201d).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

A Satguru can choose the disciple’s favorite God form and introduce him to its mantra. He may begin a capable pupil in self-inquiry or devotion to God.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Guidance from the \"inner Guru\"<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A sincere seeker practices religion to realize God, Atman, or Brahman, who is in everyone’s heart. In Hinduism’s “Gyana marga” (way of Knowledge), everyone is God, and the guru removes the veils that make someone falsely connect with the body, mind, intellect, etc., and makes one realize “you are that”<\/strong> (“Tatwamasi”)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

It may not be feasible for everyone to meet with the guru, absorb regular lessons, and get doubts resolved. An ardent disciple who lives apart from a guru\/Satguru receives spiritual counsel and course correction from his inner heart\/sub-conscience, depending on his perseverance and sincerity. The Inner Guru (Anthra Guru) provides guidance.<\/span><\/p>

The Indwelling Guru pulls the disciple’s outward-leaning thoughts within, whereas the exterior guru pushes them inward. “Sachidananda”<\/strong> (Existence-knowledge-bliss, or Godliness) is the external and internal guru.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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