In fact, there is only One - the Parabrahma. The Advaitha Sastras proclaim "Brahma sathyam; jagat Mithya; Jeevo Brahmaiva naaparam". "Brahman alone is true; Creation is a myth. The Jivi or the individual is Brahma Itself". All that happens in the world to man is as unreal as the dream experience. They disappear, and appear again. The pleasures and joys experienced in life are as mirages appearing on the desert sands of hatred, envy and selfish greed. Now, how can those persons who believe that this mirage is real and run towards it, become Gurus? Will it be proper to address them as Jnanis, the Wise? They are installed on high seats of illusory authority. They teach what they do not practice. They hold forth ideals which they themselves ignore. How can such persons be examples to seekers who need spiritual progress? They are not genuine, for, they have not even an iota of the Guru principle in them.

Sarveswara, or the Lord, alone, is the genuine Guru. For all seekers, this is the path; let them hold fast to this faith.