The great spiritual teachers attempt to inspire us to dive deep to find the pearls of self-realization. Great teachers are showing, through their examples, our inherent potential. We, too, can achieve the spiritual power which is available to those who learn to open the inner doors of perception. Current teachers such a Deepak Chopra, M.D. are being well received because they are sharing ancient truths and presenting them in a modern context. The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda are another good example of the highest spiritual technologies made available for modern consumption and integration.
Life is tough enough.
We don't have to make it any more difficult by ignoring valuable information and advanced spiritual tools that can transform our consciousness and allow us to rise above the gross delusion of everyday life. Personal transformation allows us to tap into a greater realm of energetic consciousness and exist from pure mind. Consciousness has unlimited power to sustain health, obtain wisdom and effect physical reality. These gifts, however, are not obtained from the intellect. Reading a thousand books will not transform your consciousness.