If u do not find a Guru or Spiritual Master.....

In a recent e-mail, I received this query.... I thank the questioner for having given me an opportunity to look at it afresh.
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What happens to a seeker who has not yet come across a guru or rather aguru has not yet sought him? What happens to such a seeker? Will he never progress in his spiritual path? Is not gaining knowledge thru books or listeningto discourses on vedanta and trying to apply them inyour day to day life enough?
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What I had to say in reply:
What happens to a person who could not find a Guru or vice-versa a Guru has
not yet 'identified' him? This is a very pertinent, natural and logical question that
should arise to a genuine seeker ? But when one undertakes a sincere journey
towards the source of this very question (like any other such question), the
answer unfolds itself and surfaces 'prominently' . How does it happen?.... Well,
there are various levels of consciousness... Normal humans perceive things around through their 5 sense organs. Self awareness consciously happens to a few . Yet a few among those, care to look at this 'awareness' and when this quality of 'watching' improves, there is a possibility of 'stepping' into a new dimension of perception other than time and space opens up. When this happens, one discovers for oneself that he is, he was and he will be, never alone ! There has been always someone to take care of you. Gratitude with tears is the only way one can experience this. Great masters have always been working towards creating a situation where, everyone has an opportunity to naturally 'look' into oneself.

SPIRITUAL SEEKERS why I chose this link...

I quote below, the sentences which appealed to me and encouraged me to request for a link to bring like minded people on a common platform..... and for the same reason, I have given this link in our blog.........

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Spiritual Seekers was founded by Ken Horkavy. He created the group to encourage individuals to gather and share their views and questions with like minded individuals on spirituality, religion and life. The group meets on occasions when it is practical. The group's goal is to simply share thoughts, feelings and beliefs with others and to grow spiritually through communication and application. We take an intellictual look at sprituality and religion with an open mind, to explore all the possibilites for spiritual growth and self improvement. As we move forward in growth and realization of the bigger picture, our resolve grows ever deeper in the understanding that science can not provide the answers that many search for. It is time now to cast off the reliance on the belief system, embrace what is coming and open our eyes to the possibilities of our universe opening before us. Energy is matter and we are capable of creating that which we choose. Energy CAN be created from thought, if you remember that and move forward with loving intent, doors will open and obstacles fall.
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So, do have the joy of 'surfing' these sites...
Regards,
P S Narayanan

A Link to similar SPIRITUAL SEEKERS website

Hi friends,
I happened to visit a website which I found to be very interesting. The Link to this site is
http://startime.com/spiritualseekers/links.htm
What appealed to me is that this site is very open-minded in its approach and welcomes people from all over the world, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed, to share their ideas and seek answers about self. The moderator of this site was kind enough to respond soon to my request to include the link to our site. This would enlarge our group of like minded people...
Incidentally, I required a gap of time to put forth the next blog due to a personal query from my friend seeking answers to an youngster's questions. I could give a fairly satisfying answer. I am trying to include the impersonal part of the discussions of the same in this website.... I shall do so after doing the required 'editing'... Meanwhile please do continue to put forth your comments/queries...
Regards,
P S Narayanan