Acharya Prashant explains that dreams featuring spiritual teachers or gurus are a reflection of one's own deep inner longing and consciousness. He clarifies that the messages or images seen in dreams are not external entities but are created by the dreamer's own mind. The significance of such dreams lies in the fact that the individual is deeply seeking guidance and truth, indicating that their heart is now connected to the concept of the guru. He encourages the seeker to move forward in this direction and actively search for gravity and truth in life. Regarding the identification of a true guru, Acharya Prashant asserts that the ability to recognize truth depends entirely on one's own sincerity. A person who is untruthful or insincere will fail to recognize a true guru even if one is present. Therefore, the focus should not be on searching for an external teacher but on cultivating one's own purity and honesty. He suggests that the guru may always be available, but it is the disciple who is often absent or unready to receive. Citing Kabir Saheb, he emphasizes that the world lacks true disciples rather than true gurus. He explains that a disciple must first be willing to surrender their body, mind, and ego. Only when a person becomes a true seeker or disciple does the guru manifest. He concludes by advising the questioner to stop worrying about the form or identity of the guru and instead focus on self-discovery and shedding personal attachments and arrogance.
