Thread by @SriMspeaks

A disciple was with the Guru for thirteen years. He thought he was a true seeker and practised his Sadhana meticulously.

Or so he thought.

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He also accompanied the Guru wherever he went and enjoyed the special attention showered on him for being close to the Guru.

But the disciple still felt that the exalted Divine experience, he had read of, in various scriptures had not yet been revealed to him.

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One day the Guru suggested that they go for a quiet walk by the seashore, just the two of them. They walked close to the sea and watched the waves.

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The disciple said to the Guru, “Sir, I have been with you for 13 years. Have followed you everywhere, meditated and read the scriptures but the darshan of the Divine has been denied. Please help.”

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The Guru took him into the sea and when they were waist deep, pushed the disciple’s head into the sea and held it firmly underwater. The disciple struggled but he wouldn't let go.

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Finally he released his grip and the disciple fell on the shore, relieved that he could finally breathe fresh air.

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“When you long for the Divine as much as you longed to take a breath of fresh air, when you struggled under water, the Divine will reveal itself”, said the Guru.

A long way to go, dear one.

Sri.M

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