How do we link our spirit with the spirit of the Guru?

Spiritual union will never occur unless we have awakened our atman. It is very difficult to understand what atman is. It is called spirit or self by some. It is an awareness which knows no limitations. It has no barriers and is beyond the confines of time, space and matter. Physical awareness has many barriers. Mental awareness has fewer barriers, while emotional awareness has still less and is the most efficient. A mother can feel her little child and can commune with him/her at any moment. Spiritual or Atmic awareness surpasses even emotional awareness.

Atmic Awareness or Atman Anubhuti signifies the personal experience of the self, fostering deeper awareness and elevated consciousness. It emphasizes introspection as a pathway to understanding one’s true nature and achieving spiritual growth.

When Atmic awareness or Atma Anubhuti as it is called in Vedanta, is awakened then not only do we feel unity with the Guru, we feel it with all beings, even with those belonging to the animal and vegetable kingdom. Atmic awareness is the first thing to develop. Atmic Awareness provides a deeper understanding of oneself, the world and the interconnectedness of all things.

Dear ones, we again comeback to Atmabhava reflected in our love for all creatures and Atmic awareness which leads to our connection to the spirit of the Guru.

Extracted from Aradhana, Yoga of the heart. Swami Satyananda Saraswati.

Aim Hrim Klim