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Advancement of Spiritual Teachers

Yogis, Yoga Preceptors, Gurus and Sat Gurus: What is the Difference?

Yogis have attained a certain degree of mastery and ability to teach specific Yoga paths such as Non-Duality (Jnana Yoga), or path of devotion (Bhakti Yoga), Kriya Yoga, Mantra Yoga, etc. Some of them also develop special abilities called ‘Siddhis’.

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Paramahansa Yogananda (a great Yoga Preceptor) was known for his yogic siddhis. Some Tibetan monks can also perform paranormal actions, like levitation, to move or bend objects with their minds or temporarily stop their heartbeat, etc.. It takes a lot of practice and dedication to develop these skills.

Most of the spiritual teachers today are Yogis in Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, etc. traditions. They rarely realize Full Consciousness and their Soul Advancement is between 600-4,000. Some of them are famous spiritual teachers worldwide or in the West. 

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Many times Yogis are considered to be Gurus or even Sat Gurus, however their consciousness is mostly settled in Anda or Brahmanda regions and their Souls are not liberated from our local universe Brahmanda, even though in sometimes they may experience the Light of BrahmaJyoti (the Source of our lower universe).

Some of the famous Saints and Yogis are listed in the table below:
 

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Yoga Preceptor is a spiritually advanced being who usually, but not necessarily has realized Full Consciousness and his or her Soul Advancement is at 4,000 and above. They are integrated in the Brahmanda region and sometimes teach from the BrahmaJyoti region too.

 

Yoga Preceptors are Yoga Lineage Holders, such as Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Nada Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Agni Yoga, etc.

 

Their Soul is liberated from Pinda and Anda regions, to some degree from Brahmanda, up to the BrahmaJyoti region.

 

Nowadays many Yoga Preceptors are considered to be Gurus or even Sat Gurus, however their consciousness is mostly settled in Brahmanda or touching the BrahmaJyoti region, thus they are still under the hidden influence of Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan, who is the Light of BrahmaJyoti and his creations are the Brahmandas (lower universes). It is important to note that their Souls are not liberated from the grip of Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan, even though BrahmaJyoti is a blissful Light beyond the Brahmanda universes, it is the Source of these lower universes and it is mistakenly assumed as the final Absolute Self.

 

Some of the famous Yoga Preceptors are listed in the table below:

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A Guru is a spiritually advanced being who most commonly has realized Full Consciousness and has advanced as a Soul to a level of ParBrahmanda, the Supra-Universal state which equates to the Soul Advancement of 5,500 and above. 

 

Some of the famous Gurus are listed in the table below:

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A Guru is a being who has liberated their Soul from Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, and BrahmaJyoti regions, thus being free from Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan.

 

Sat Gurus are much more rare, as they have not only realized Full Consciousness, their Soul Advancement is at 10,000 and above and they have attained complete Soul Liberation from Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, BrahmaJyoti and ParBrahmanda and have established themselves in the True Divine Regions.

 

“I bow at His Feet constantly and pray to Him, the Guru, the True Guru, has shown me the Way.” 

(Guru Nanak)

 

Some of the famous Sat Gurus are listed in the table below:

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Note: The lists above have been recently revised, considering Soul Advancement 10,000 marks the completion of all karma in regions below Divine / Sat Lok / Sach Khand according to the Divine Cosmology. Some measurements have been recalibrated from this higher perspective.

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Spiritual teachers can be at various Levels of Consciousness and Soul Advancement, so it's crucial to examine their teachings and results. For instance, a teacher at the Awareness level, the first enlightenment stage, might be well-established with plentiful outcomes. Another at Full Consciousness might be new to teaching and still developing, so judging solely on consciousness level isn't wise.

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It's important to take time to understand a spiritual teacher, their teachings, and their impact. Look at how many people they've helped awaken. Sometimes, a large following doesn't mean many are reaching higher awareness levels, while a smaller group might have more people advancing.

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The key is to observe the teacher's methods, grasp their wisdom's depth, and, most importantly, see the real-world effects of their guidance. This approach helps you make a more informed choice about following a particular spiritual teacher.

LOC Precautions:

  • LOC Full Consciousness realizes you as openness beyond any fixations, as pure consciousness and a natural state. You will need time to integrate that and experience it in your everyday life, in the usual life conditions. That will take as much time as you will need. Usually, I would give it 2-7 years for integration after the opening.

  • It is becoming more common to open into LOC Full Consciousness while still being at lower vibrational energy intensities.

  • Other teachers may measure LOCs from their point of reference. Thus, the measurements may differ accordingly.

  • The Level of Consciousness DOES NOT compare how good one or another teacher is; it DOES NOT compare their teachings.

  • LOC only indicates the Level of Consciousness and NOT what one does with it or achieves their life or how they contribute to society.

  • The above list is being continuously updated. Feel free to send us your suggestions via the contact us page.

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