Sannyasin, but I do not know where to find out a Guru. Kindly let me know what I have to
do to become a Sannyasin.
You should not hate the world, but you should hate the worldly life. The world is a
manifestation of the Lord. The world is the best teacher for you. The world cannot stand in the
way of your attainment of Kaivalya. You must change the way of your living and viewing
things. You will have to build a new mind and a new vision. Then the world will appear as
heaven. You have not developed real Vairagya. It is a kind of temporary aversion on account of
some mishap. You are unfit for taking Sannyas. You may fail to carry out the duties of a
Sannyasin. You must ascend the spiritual ladder step by step.
I will advise you to remain in the world and do Nishkama Karma Yoga for some years to
purify the heart (Chitta Suddhi). You must develop humility, the spirit of self-sacrifice, Kshama,
mercy, Visva-prem. These virtues can be acquired by selfless service alone. You must have the
qualifications Sama (peaceful nature), Dama (self-restraint), Sarva-sanga-parityaga (freedom
from all sorts of attachments), and perfect obedience to and implicit faith in the teacher before
you approach a Guru for taking Sannyas. Otherwise you will not be benefited.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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