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168 Identification of a True Saint<br />
i.e. the Eternal God (aapyate) attains.<br />
Translation: A sadhak who keeps fast of vices i.e. abstains from<br />
bhaang, alcohol, meat and tobacco etc obtains initiation from a Complete<br />
Saint i.e. becomes disciple of a Complete Saint. A Complete Saint receives<br />
charity from an initiated disciple i.e. a saint takes donation from only that<br />
person who obtains naam from him. Thus, one who adequately performs<br />
meritorious acts by giving charity-donation as directed by the Gurudev attains<br />
devotion. By doing bhakti with devotion, one attains the ever-lasting<br />
happiness and God i.e. the Eternal God.<br />
Meaning: A Complete Saint only makes that person his disciple,<br />
who always maintains good conduct; who gives the assurance of not<br />
consuming the prohibited food and intoxicating substances. A<br />
Complete Saint accepts charity from only that person who becomes<br />
his disciple, and who after taking initiation from gurudev 1 , then gives<br />
charity-donation, by which devotion increases. By doing true bhakti<br />
with devotion, the Eternal God is attained i.e. one becomes<br />
completely liberated. A Complete Saint will not wander about asking<br />
for alms and donations.<br />
Kabir, guru bin mala ferte, guru bin dete daan ⎜<br />
Guru bin dono nishfal hain, poochho ved puran ⎜⎜<br />
The third identity is that he will give updesh of three types of<br />
mantras (naams) at three times. Its description is available in Kabir<br />
Sagar Granth, page no. 265 Bodh Sagar and in Gita <strong>Ji</strong> Adhyay no.<br />
17 Shlok 23, and in Samved Sankhya 2 no. 822.<br />
In Kabir Sagar 3 , Amar Mool Bodh Sagar, page no 265 —<br />
Tab Kabir as kaheve leenha, gyanbhed sakal kah deenha ⎜⎜<br />
Dharmdas main kaho bichaari, jihite nibhae sab sansaari ⎜⎜<br />
Prathmahi shishya hoy jo aai, ta kahaen paan dehu tum bhaai ⎜⎜1⎜⎜<br />
Jab dekhahu tum dridta gyana, ta kahaen kahu shabd prvaana ⎜⎜2⎜⎜<br />
Shabd maanhi jab nishchay aavae, ta kahae gyan agaadh sunaavae ⎜⎜3⎜⎜<br />
Has explained again —<br />
Baalak sam jaakar hai gyana ⎜taaso kahhu vachan prvaana ⎜⎜1⎜⎜<br />
1 Spiritual Teacher<br />
2 Serial<br />
3 A Holy Book