An Excerpt from Chapters 18 & 19 of the Sri Sai Satcharita "The (mother) tortoise is on one bank of the river, and her young ones are on the other side. She gives neither milk, nor warmth to them. Her mere glance gives them nutrition. The young ones do nothing, but remember (meditate upon) their mother. The tortoise glance is, to the young ones, a down-pour of nectar, the only source of sustenance and happiness. Similar is the relation between Guru and his disciples... Just remember that Guru's tortoise-like loving glance gives us happiness. Do not try to get Mantra or Upadesh (instruction) from anybody. Make Me the sole object of your thoughts and actions; and you will, no doubt, attain Paramartha (the spiritual goal of life). Look at Me whole-heartedly, and I in turn look at you similarly. I speak the truth, nothing but the truth. No sadhanas (spiritual practices), nor proficiency in the six shastras (Yogic manuals) are necessary. Have faith and confidence in your Guru. Believe fully, that Guru is the sole Actor or Doer. Blessed is he who knows the greatness of his Guru and thinks him to be the Trinity incarnate."
