"I believe in the Hindu theory of Guru and his importance in spiritual realization. I think there is a great of truth in the doctrine that true knowledge is impossible without a Guru.
An imperfect teacher may be tolerable in mundane matters, but not in spiritual matters. Only a perfect gnani (a knowing one, a seer) deserves to be enthroned as Guru.
There must, therefore, be ceaseless striving after perfection. For one gets the Guru that one deserves. Infinite striving after perfection is one's right. It is its own reward. The rest is in the hands of God."
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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