Source: Adi Granth, foundational Sikh text, compiled by Guru Arjan (1604 CE, translated).
Maharaj did not meet his Guru until the age of 34.
However, upon meeting his Guru, something profound was awakened within him, and he embarked on a quest for self-realization.
After receiving guidance from his Guru, Maharaj devoted all his spare time to meditation, dwelling on the sense of "I am." He advised seekers to do the same, stressing the importance of earnestness in the pursuit of self-realization.
Maharaj's own spiritual journey was characterized by this kind of earnestness, as he devoted himself fully to his Guru's instructions.
The discussion transitions to the role of a Guru in spiritual practices.
Sadhguru explains that a Guru’s presence facilitates spiritual growth and can lead to liberation.
He mentions that for some, simply sitting with a Guru for a moment can be the last cycle of life, as the energies directed towards liberation are so intense.
Sadhguru also shares that the Dhyanalinga offers the presence of a Guru without the need for physical interaction.
Later, during that amazing first day, after we had all become completely unified in mind, body and soul, we were blessed with the ethereal appearance of Father’s beloved spiritual brother and Guru, Mahavatar Babaji and the future Christ–Buddha, Maitreya.