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The god Batara Guru, to recover it from the abyss, sent his daughter Puti-orla-bulan (who had requested the mission).
Batara Guru let Mount Bakarra fall from heaven for her abode; from it, the rest of the habitable earth gradually arose.
Batara Guru sent his son Layang-layang-mandi ("Diving Swallow") to bind Naga Padoha's hands and feet, but the serpent still struggles and causes earthquakes, and it will again throw the earth into the sea when it breaks its fetters.
“I am” as the awareness before thoughts
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 Significance of a Lingam
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.
The Holy Seven
Vashishta, one of the revered Saptarishis in Hindu tradition, is noted for his role as a guru and advisor in several martial and royal contexts, providing strategic counsel in mythological wars.