Narrator:
On Finding a Guru: I believe it is very difficult to find such a Guru in our country today. Still, I would say, do not harass your Guru by constantly chasing after him. He will come when the right time arrives. Yes, he will come. Practice your meditation at home. When the time is right, you will meet him instantly, and that connection will be for a lifetime. I have met many Gurus and many people who sit in our temple and practice meditation, but I never asked anyone for initiation (Diksha).
Narrator:
My disciples and I all believe that this is exactly why he possesses so much power. It is not easy to remain hidden and unknown. Nowadays, everyone is running after popularity and fame. But he remained unknown, holding immense power within him. This is truly a miracle of the Kali Yuga.
Narrator:
Introduction of the Guest: Pranam Gurudev, Pranam. I hope everything is fine. Today, I have taken the name of Hari. Let us look at someone sitting near Gurudev who came from Chennai—his name is Praveen Radha Krishna. I saw a YouTube channel where he shared stories of the path of devotion (Bhakti). He is a supreme disciple of Gurudev. He is an independent businessman who does his work freely.
Interviewer:
You have probably come here after a year. So, how did you suddenly come back? Tell us something about your activities during this one-year absence. We see you giving lectures on YouTube, so you should sit and share your thoughts with us. Jai Maa.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
We believe that the relationship between a Guru and a disciple begins long before initiation. It is a bond spanning many lifetimes. It's not that we become disciples only on the day we take initiation; it is written before our birth that we will come here to receive it. It is not as if seekers have to wander aimlessly looking for initiation. The Guru appears only when our time comes. The Divine Mother resides within the Guru, and when the Guru appears, the Goddess enters our lives 100%.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
So, this is my first lesson: never chase after a Guru. When the time comes, he steps out of hiding and reveals himself to you. Therefore, whether initiation takes a day or a thousand years, it doesn't matter. The day the Guru fully initiates you, the entire Gurumandala (lineage of Gurus) opens up for you, and all the Gurus bless you.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
The Mission of 10,000 Temples: I have experienced this personally—every door simply opens for us. We have made a personal commitment to establish the Mother Goddess in 10,000 locations across India. We have already built 11 temples, and the 12th is currently being constructed in Bengal. I have seen that whatever we set our minds to, it happens instantly. It is entirely by Baba's (the Guru's) grace and nothing else. There is no need to worry about anything—where the money will come from, how the transport will be arranged, where the idols will come from, or whom to invite. You just think about it, and it gets done. Whoever tries to stop us fails; nothing works against us, and we just keep moving forward.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
After coming to Gurudev and speaking about the Divine Mother, we received immense spiritual power. Gurudev is such a being that people find it hard to comprehend. It is difficult to explain to others because they might think we are just speaking in a dramatic, 'filmy' way, but it is the absolute truth: when we sit on our meditation seat (Asana), he truly comes there. We feel it deeply. If we make a mistake in a place of worship, we break down. But if we talk to him spiritually, the very next day, our personal problems are resolved. We don't even need to ask the Mother for anything; we just sit, and every door opens for us.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
The Hidden Siddha of West Bengal: Speaking of Gurudev's power, I would say it is time for the whole of India to know that there is a great Siddha (perfected master) in West Bengal. He is a great Siddha who never expected a stage or platform for himself, nor did he want anyone to talk about him. He never expected fame because he sacrificed everything, took on the karma of his disciples, and gave them his all. To this day, he has never asked me for a single thing. I think he is even hesitant to ask his disciples, 'Do you need anything?' He only gives. Finding a Guru like this today is rare. So again, I say, do not bother them by chasing them. Practice meditation at home. When your time comes, the Guru will appear.
Interviewer:
Question on Karma and Grace: I want to mention one thing. You said the Guru has many disciples, but why does the Guru's grace shower only on certain people? Why does this happen?
Praveen Radha Krishna:
When the Prarabdha Karma (destined karma) for which we were born comes to an end, only then can we fully benefit from the grace of the Goddess and the Guru. Until that karma is exhausted, it will not happen. This is why we shouldn't run after a Guru. Instead, we should do our worldly duties with absolute perfection. Stand up, fight, go out into the world, and do your work flawlessly. When you do this, the Goddess blesses you, and the Guru comes to you as a manifestation of Her grace. Once your karma's cycle is complete and the Guru sets his eyes on you, the entire Gurumandala resides within you in a single day.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
A Mystical Encounter: Let me share a story. Once, a man came from Kedarnath. He looked beautiful but had dreadful matted locks (Jata). He demanded, 'Show me!' He was a highly attained soul (Siddha). He said, 'Kedarnath Ji sent me to take initiation from you.' I thought, since he was sent by Kedarnath Ji, I must show him. He wouldn't believe it initially. So, what did I show him? I grabbed the Guru's feet. By holding his feet, I showed him the vision. I showed him the feet of Maa Kali, the feet of Maa Durga. Yes, I was very happy.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
Concluding Thoughts: So, it is true: when the time comes and your karma is complete, the Guru will come knocking at your door, telling you it is time to start your Sadhana (spiritual practice). I have been doing sadhana for 13 years, met many Gurus, and seen many seekers in our temple, but I never begged for initiation. Do your work. The divine fragment of the Goddess resides within the true Guru—this isn't the case for every Guru, as it takes lifetimes of sadhana.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
Sit at home, chant the divine name with full faith, and the day will come on its own. You don't need to go searching. Regarding Gurudev, my disciples and I believe his time has come for the whole world to know his teachings about the Goddess. Great masters give so much but remain hidden, which is why they hold such immense power. In this Kali Yuga, where everyone chases fame, staying hidden is a miracle in itself.
Praveen Radha Krishna:
It is a great blessing that you won't attain easily. Listen to the stories of the Guru and disciple, watch Gurudev's videos—it brings great peace. Have no fear in finding your Guru; he appears on his own. Do not delay when the right time comes. Follow your path, trust in God, see your Guru as the Divine, and pray for his merciful gaze. Chant the holy name. Namaskar, Namaskar, Namaskar.