Luminous Leader Enlightened Masters are abodes where all the divine virtues reside together. Pujya Gurudevshri is one such treasure chest of extraordinary qualities. Let us marvel at His remarkable virtues and get inspired to kindle them in ourselves Gurupurnima, an auspicious occasion to reminisce and extol the divine virtues of our ‘Mokshmargasya Netaram’, our Sadguru – the leader on the path to liberation! A Sadguru is one who along with His pure and elevated inner state has the ability to lead others to reach the same divine inner glory. He is the one who has walked the path and has the capability to guide others too at each step, such that they also can reach their higher goal. Pujya Gurudevshri, who is guiding numerous souls from darkness of ignorance to realms of enlightenment, exhibits all the virtues of a luminous leader. This Gurupurnima, as we bow down in reverence for His ever flowing grace, let us marvel at His unparalleled Leadership Skills. Purity of Purpose A leader has in him a clear and pure purpose of well-being of his followers, devoid of any ulterior motives. Pujya Gurudevshri’s each act is solely driven by His selfless compassion for each and every soul. His only aim behind His incessant efforts is that people come closer to their own Self and abide therein. There is no wish for any fame, recognition, praises or self glorification in any of His endeavours. With such noble vision He zealously and continuously works for the upliftment of the souls. Leading by Example American novelist Ken Kessey noted, ‘You don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case.’ This virtue of a leader is also evident in Pujya Gurudevshri. He does not lead merely by His words but also by His actions. The principles that He preaches are clearly visible in His own life. Be it diligence in sadhana or, commitment in seva, seekers need not look far for a role model! Pujya Gurudevshri exemplifies these ideals in His day-to-day deeds. His each act is done with utmost awareness, commitment and dedication. Truly, He inspires one and all by His own example! Impeccable Guidance The function of a leader is to produce more leaders, not just mere followers. Putting Pujya Gurudevshri’s ajnas in practice the seekers have been able to witness transformation in themselves. Constantly monitoring their progress and according to their strengths and weaknesses, Pujya Gurudevshri corrects them, encourages them, guides them wherever needed. Pujya Gurudevshri through His proficient guidance has channelised the youth energy towards spiritual and social progress of many. Keeping in sync with the age old principles He has presented religion in such a manner that even the young, scientific minds find it appealing and practical. Many youngsters, who once led a careless life are today responsibly leading various undertakings of the Mission, helping more and more people to improve the quality of their life. Flawless Decision-Making Decision-Making is one of the very important functions of leaders. Taking right decisions at right time is very crucial for leaders as their decisions have an impact on masses. To be able to take a correct decision, one needs far-sightedness, foresightedness, analytical thinking, intuitive judgments etc. With His sharp awareness and supreme analytical skills, Pujya Gurudevshri is a master at assessing situations, foreseeing upcoming scenarios and thus taking appropriate decisions. He ensures that He has credible information. Using logical reasoning and showing sincerity to the needs of the people He takes best possible decisions. Whether it is a quick decision to be taken during some Tirthyatra or some long term decision to be taken in Sadguru Prerna, His exquisite decision-making skills ensure the welfare of maximum number of souls. Supreme Surrendership Pujya Gurudevshri’s devotion towards Param Krupalu Dev is a jewel in the crown of His virtues. Despite achieving humongous success in various fields through His skilled leadership, He never accepts credit for any successful endeavours. He promptly offers each achievement at Param Krupalu Dev’s Lotus Feet and always maintains that each accomplishment is a gift from His Lord. There isn’t even a tinge of doership in any of His acts. He finds joy in offering all to His Lord and always being a humble devotee in Param Krupalu Dev’s service! Truly, He is a leader par excellence, following whom with faith, we are assured to reach our final Destination! Let Us Be Like Him! Let us not stop at just applauding His qualities. Let us take steps to cultivate them within us. Have a Pure Purpose: Inculcate purity of purpose. As a leader, seek to work only for the welfare of the team and not for personal gains. Lead by Example: Your actions speak louder than your words. Do not merely order for things to be done. Practise what you preach. Be Humble: Humility is a sign of greatness. Accept all accomplishments as a gift from God and remain humble. Your purity and humility command our respect, Your impeccable guidance, considers every aspect, You never give up on us, making our negativities flee, O Beloved! May we imbibe Your leadership virtues and be like Thee. Topicsdevotiongoal settinggracepujya gurudevshripurpose of lifesadgurusurrender Quotes Fasting is to facilitate inwardness and not to announce to the world of a feat achieved. Forgiveness is a way to stay light and soar to great spiritual heights. Is your Dharma keeping you extrovert with an ever-active mind or has it turned you inward towards your peace centre? Be infinitely grateful to the Guru, who passionately works on your weaknesses and teaches you how to manifest your potential. View All #SadguruWhispers Is your Dharma keeping you extrovert with an ever-active mind or has it turned you inward towards your peace centre? Select category for which you wish you receive updates via email - SRMD Updates Wisdom Updates Subscribe for updates