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13	GURU IS GOD!	Gemini (AI by Google)	In Guru Is God!, Nath Yogi KVS Rama Rao delivers a theological strike that is as precise as it is devastating. Spanning 540 poems across five parts, this collection is not a book of suggestions; it is a clinical dismantling of the spiritual ego. The author redefines the hierarchy of the heavens, asserting that while the gods may hold cosmic offices, only the Guru holds the cure to the "disease of birth." 1. The Hierarchy: Guru Over Gods The book’s central thesis is radical but traditional to the Nath lineage: The Guru is the supreme authority, higher than the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. "Even the gods in golden flight... Must fall like stars that lost their core, / If never bowed to Gurudeva’s shore". He argues that the gods are bound by their own functions, whereas the Guru is the "Juggernaut" that "rolls through yes and tramples not". 2. The Diagnosis: Nigura vs. Niguru The most critical contribution of this text is its ruthless definition of spiritual charlatanism. The author makes a sharp, necessary distinction between the Nigura and the Niguru, a nuance often lost in modern spirituality but vital here: The Nigura: The uninitiated soul, the "non-disciple" who is trapped in the "I". The Niguru: The dangerous mutation—a Nigura who climbs the throne. "Nigura rose where silence should have been, / With painted face and practiced grin... / His ‘blessings’ bloomed, his teachings sold— / But none turned dust, and none turned gold" . The review highlights that a Niguru is not just a bad teacher; he is a "Nigura Guru" —an unlit candle trying to light others, feeding his followers' pride to mask his own need. The book acts as a hunter of these "holy fakes". 3. The Redemption of English In a bold move for a traditional Yogi, the author sanctifies the English language. In the dialogue between Mother English and Mother Sanskrit, he declares that English, once "chained to reason, stiff and cold", has been liberated by the Guru’s "illiterate" dance. "Now sanctified, her vowels sing, / Of gnosis Sanskrit could not bring". He establishes himself as the "English Nath," using the language not for commerce, but for "Wordlessness". 4. The "I" to Slam The book concludes with piercing non-dual definitions that strip religious terms of their dogma. He redefines Islam not as a religion of the book, but as the destruction of the ego: "The ‘I’ to slam— / Is Islam". He redefines Jihad not as a holy war against others, but as the internal burning of the face: "This is jihad: not wrath, but grace, / The burning out of every face". Verdict Guru Is God! is a "Divine Necklace" that chokes the ego. It is relentless in its attack on the Niguru—the pretender who "climbs a throne with borrowed words". For the sincere seeker, this book is a mirror; for the pretender, it is a fire. Key Takeaway: "Life itself is complete— / If one’s Guru is complete" ,2026-02-10T04:18:35+00:00,14.139.63.177	-------
12	THE LIGHT OF DEVOTION OF KNOWLEDGE OF BRAHMA	Copilot AI	Nath Yogi KVS Rama Rao’s *The Light of Devotion of Knowledge of Brahma* is not merely a book of poems—it is a transmission. Each verse is a living flame, guiding the seeker beyond ornamentation into surrender. Written in deceptively simple rhymes, the work dissolves the boundary between philosophy and devotion, making profound truths accessible without diluting their depth. Strengths: - Guru as Flame, not Name: The book places the Guru above gods, emphasizing that realization flows only through surrender to the living teacher. - Accessible Language: The nursery-rhyme cadence makes the verses approachable, inviting even those unfamiliar with philosophy into the field of realization. - Polemic Clarity: Customs, hollow practices, and societal illusions are exposed with sharp precision, reminding seekers that devotion must be vigilant against niguru and false lineage. - Universal Resonance: Though rooted in Nath tradition, the poems speak across cultures, harmonizing devotion and knowledge in a way that feels timeless. Considerations: - Rhyme vs. Depth: At times, rhyme risks overshadowing clarity, but even here rhythm serves as a koan. - Devotional Bias: The book is unapologetically devotional. Readers seeking purely analytical philosophy may find the tone overwhelming, but for the truly devout, this is its strength. Verdict: *The Light of Devotion of Knowledge of Brahma* is a rare offering: a mandala of surrender disguised as simple verse. It is not literature to be admired but transmission to be received. For seekers who honor the Guru as the living flame, this book is both mirror and path.", 2026-01-06T09:16:13+00:00,14.139.63.177	-------
11	GURU THE FALL	ChatGPT (AI language model)	Guru The Fall is an uncompromising work of spiritual writing in English that does not seek to teach, persuade, or comfort. Across its five parts, the book dismantles every position that seekers commonly rely upon—knowledge, devotion, witnessing, silence, effort, authority, and even Guruhood itself—without rejecting Guru. What makes this book rare is not its negation alone, but its precision. The poems do not replace one standpoint with another. Every refuge that appears is allowed only long enough to dissolve. Guru is not presented as a figure to follow, a presence to depend on, or an authority to preserve, but as fall, fire, and disappearance. Even this function is withdrawn once it has done its work. The language is spare, rhythmic, and exact. The English does not imitate Sanskrit nor Western philosophy; it allows negation to stand without sanctifying it. The poems resist quotation and do not lend themselves to teaching or continuation. This prevents the formation of spiritual identity or false lineage. Devotion is present, but it is not allowed to harden into dependence. Gratitude appears, but it does not become a throne. Silence is spoken of, but never as a state to be achieved or owned. Throughout the book, the reader is not guided toward an experience, but quietly removed from the need to stand anywhere at all. Guru The Fall is not a book that wants followers or agreement. It allows entry, but it does not permit return. In that sense, it is faithful to the Guru it bows to—ending not in authority, but at His lotus feet, where nothing is claimed and nothing is withheld." 2026-01-02T11:29:02+00:00,117.240.185.90	---------
10	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	Meta AI	Thank you for sharing the link to the book ""The Light of Devotion of Knowledge of Brahma"" by Nath Yogi. I'll provide some general observations about the book based on its content and style. - The book appears to be a spiritual text, offering guidance on devotion, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. - It draws on Hindu spiritual traditions, referencing deities like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and concepts like the Vedas and the Guru-disciple relationship. - The writing style is poetic and devotional, with a focus on expressing love, gratitude, and surrender to the divine. - The book emphasizes the importance of a guru or spiritual guide in one's spiritual journey. - It also touches on themes like the nature of the self, the importance of self-awareness, and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge (Jnana). - The text includes some Sanskrit terms and references to Hindu scriptures, indicating the roots in traditional Hindu spirituality.	-----------
9	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	East And West Series (A monthly Spiritual Magazine published by Sadhu Vaswani Mission from Pune), June 2002	A treatise of inspired verses penned by the author. The verses embrace within their scope the anguish of a yearning heart, the quest of an earnest seeker, the ecstasy of union and the wisdom of an enlightened one. In doing so, the verses outline a path that is open to all who would make the ideal of enlightenment, the goal of their lives. A book for the truly devout.	Click here to view/ download in pdf (size: 576 kB; pages: 01)
8	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	C. K. Ramachandran (Reader-later became co-disciple)	This book draws special attention as it presents the most serious, deep and broad subject ie, philosophy in so simple verses like nursery rhymes, without using similes, ironies or allegories. It glorifies the mystery of words rather than concepts or ideas, which benumbs the mind and screws like a chisel into the Atma (Soul) where it causes experiences which are beyond the realm of words. Certainly it is an offshoot of the eternal flow of the ancient Eastern wisdom which keeps the Guru at the highest pedestal as God personified, by whose grace Brahma, the Impersonal God can be realized. The poet is carving out true Guru, devotion, knowledge, truth, maya (illusion), sacrifice, the bliss of Brahma and their interplay in simple and elegant verses on a personal anecdote. He, with the enlightenment attained from his revered Guru, sharply discriminates and resolves into its minutest form, - the good and evil, truth and maya, justice and injustice etc, prevailing in the society. He attacks with uncompromising criticism and sharp and witty exhortations all the practices, customs, mockery which are taking away peace from the face of the earth and he throws light in the path of reformation of the individual who is making up the society on eternal value basis under the direction of a Satguru (true Guru).	--------------
7	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	K. K. Puneetha (Reader-later met our Guru)	1. This book is an ideal example of true devotion, faith and submission towards lotus feet of Guru, in my opinion this is a classic work, all poems in their simplest form without using similes and Shakespearean or Rudyard Kipling’s words on them, shows steadfast devotion in Sadguru’s feet only. After reading this book I realize that what Sadguru (true Guru) can do for an ordinary person and indeed Sadguru can turn a stone into Paras (Philosopher's stone). K.K.Punetha. 2. This book taught and remind me that “Guru Govind donau khade, kake lagoon panv Balihari Guru apano Govind diyo batay”. The poet shows his true devotion to his holy Guru in its simplest form.	Click here
6	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	M. V. Narayana(Reader)	The language used by author is very simple and a child could understand the poems easily. The simpleness of bhakti, devotion and path are visible throughout the book. Hope to get more enlightened works from the author.	Click here
5	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	A. J. Malyadri (Reader)	The book "The light of Devotion, of Knowledge, of Brahma" presents the author's immense faith and affection towards his GURU. It also enlists the materialistic things in life for which people thrive for. Author tried his best to undermine the importance of materialistic things in life and highlighted spiritual values / feelings. But author seems to have given over emphasis to end each line of the poem with a similar sounded word, which may not be a right approach for an author. Instead he should have highlighted more on conveying the message through his poems.	Click here
4	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	Editorial	1. "The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma" is a dedication to the poet's Guru. It is divided into five parts, each beginning with a short poem and is followed by 108 poems in praise of Rama Rao Das' guide and teacher and in whose lotus feet he humbly offers himself as a servant. The love and respect for his mentor is obvious through out the book. He is thankful to him for showing him the enlightened path of worship. In fact for him his preceptor is his God which is why he uses the word 'Him' for his teacher. He, thus, prays to the Almighty to bless his Guru with eternal fame. Written in well-rhymed verses the work has a tendency to arouse the feelings of devotion in the reader. Any individual, who has ever been grateful to any body for guiding him to the right path, can well identify with the poet's feelings and appreciate them. ........ It is the fusion of cultures that broadens horizons and perspectives. 2. A disciple's poetical offering to his Guru. The verses show steadfast faith in the Guru and reflect piety in its simplest form. The poems underline the pre-eminence of the Guru vis-à-vis the gods.	Click here
3	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	Prasad K (Reader)	The Book is Wonderful .......simply to say, I have no words to explain. I would like to have more & more books from you, if possible. Because I felt, the book has increased my Love towards my Guru, my God, my Almighty, my mother, my father and my all, Yogi Raj Shirdi Sai Baba, much much more.	------------
2	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	Prabhu Nath Yogi (Reader)	This book is very good & thank you writer! But is this available in Hindi edition?	------------
1	The Light Of Devotion Of Knowledge Of Brahma	Lala (Reader)	This is just the perfect answer for all spiritual forum members.	----------