Adverse situations do afflict sadhakas. Lot of insults are hurled upon them - as Lord Shiva, swallow this poison! Vira Chandra
The dearest disciples don't exhibit outwardly that they are spiritually inclined and doing some sadhana. But internally they constantly remember their Guru and are totally One with Him Vira Chandra
The only thing the disciple should do is remembering Guru and the Guru mantra all the time. That is sufficient. Vira Chandra
There is a miraculous oneness among the various genuine gurus; no one's faith should be disturbed Vira Chandra
Rituals very often just strengthen the ego of authoritarian people and give them an opportunity to hide behind them, while playing a role of a Guru Vira Chandra