118 The Guru and the Disciple
there is no substance in those who are affected by kashayas. Do you understand all that?
Questioner: Yes.
Dadashri: So we are not using these tactics for the purpose of his examination but rather to remain cautious. It appears bad if it is done for the sake of examination. However, you must be attentive for any changes in his eyes. Now when you remove the plate away from him and you see a change in his eyes, you should immediately tell him,‘ I am bringing you the food in a silver plate.’ This is the way to check out any changes in his eyes. We must check these things out, should we not?
What is the point of bringing home goods that you were cheated into buying? If you go out to buy a shawl, don’ t you have to inspect it? Don’ t you have to unfold and open it up to see if it is okay? Otherwise, when you bring it home and find a hole in it, will people not question,‘ Why didn’ t you check it before you purchased it?’ That is why Shrimad Rajchandra says,‘ Look before you make someone your guru; otherwise he will lead you astray.’ Latching on to anyone who comes along will not work, will it? What happens when you get cheated like this? Therefore, you have to be vigilant everywhere.
The shepherd and the sheep
In the current time cycle of Kaliyug, you will not find a good guru and, what is more, the one you make your guru will eat you alive.
Questioner: That is true, but as an exception, can there not be at least one good guru?
Dadashri: There may be a good guru, but he would not have any understanding. So then what will you do with such a guru? Those who do understand are such that they will exploit others. Instead of that, it is better to sit at home and study the