In that case, Scriptures cease to be an aid and also become a stumbling block. Now let us analyze the second choice, that is, heading the advice of the adepts or avatars. If a person is unable to undertake the study of the Scriptures himself, he should seek the guidance of a person who has imbibed its spirit. The teachings of the Gurus are impossible to implement. It takes a long time for results to materialize depending upon the effort put in.
People wanting quick results are easily disappointed.
The teachings of the spiritual adepts handed down to us today do not represent the correct message of the founders. What the adepts preached was applicable only to the people of the particular time when they existed. Many pseudo-Gurus have gained popularity and they mislead people and exploit them for furthering their own interest. We need not despair because of the above difficulties. This is because adepts appear on this Earth from time to time at different places as messengers of God to guide the masses.