Why take initiation from a guru when there is little chance of getting personal guidance?

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Published on Apr 23, 2014

Question: What is the point of taking initiation from a spiritual master when there is very little chance of getting personal guidance from him?

Answer by His Grace Chaitanya Charan Das, http://www.thespiritualscientist.com

Category Lessons By Chaitanya Charan Prabhu Q&A By Chaitanya Charan Prabhu Tag Chaitanya Charan Prabhu

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