Guru as God
The sage of self-realization thus becomes God Himself.
When, as in the case of specially chosen masters, the personality is 'returned' to the world, it is no longer a limited, egoistic, imperfect personality, but a Gift from God of a part of Gimself.
That is why we regard the Guru as God.
Sincerity
More than one's own best is not expected of anyone.
Sincerity is the only criterion.
Craving
Craving for pleasure drives pleasure or happiness away by creating a tension or stress.
Satisfying this craving only temporarily allays the tension by weakening it.
But soon the tension is built up again - it is pain.
Reality
This is the extremely delicate art of living: to play our part in this world as though it were a reality, and yet never to forget the ultimate reality which appears, through mistaken perception, as the world.
The Heart
The most vital organ in our body - the heart, which functions day and night, does not demand a reward.