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like this, then how can you expect that child to become a
gentleman on growing up ? Only if he is continuously guided,
directed, scolded, rectified by his parents will he turn up to
be a good citizen. Today’s parents have become indifferent
towards their child’s good upbringing and hence children have
got the freedom to act according to their wish. Such children
grow up to become liars, cheats, quarrelsome and unjust.

Freedom is a curse :

A little child’s state shown above is similar to our spiritual
state. Just as a child grows up to become a gentleman if he
stays dependent on his mother, father and elders, similarly
even if we respect our elders, our Gurus and obey them, then
we will be surely nearer to our progress. On the other hand,
just as a child who is not given proper guidance grows up to
become vicious and mean, similarly without Guru’s guidance
we, too, will become vicious and our soul will pave its path
towards destruction.

How can a human become religious ?

Only by listening and following the words of great saints and
learned men. But, if he thinks that, “I will not obey and follow
saints and learned men. Instead I will do what I wish.” Such
a man can never become religious in the true sense.
You require to obey a Guru till you do not become God.

Ganadhar Gautam Swami achieved widespread fame as Lord
Mahavir’s obedient disciple who was completely dependent
on Lord at all times in spite of his position and knowledge.
Actually, he achieved all his great position, power and
knowledge because he stayed dependent on his Guru, Lord
Mahavira. He considered this dependency to be life’s asset
and hence his progress was unstoppable. Only because of this
joy in his mind, he could not bear Lord Mahavir’s separation
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