Too, there are other classes of descended
masters; the East Indians spoke of them as siddhas,
isvarakotis, avatarans, or other already enlightened beings who
seem to come to earth as if born for the purpose of being Sat Guru to many. These holy
ones are able to initiate as great Masters, initiate liberally, while at the same time
maintaining their bodies for many years. But often they will not admit that they are
Masters or Gurus, requiring that prospective initiates be particularly perceptive. These
enlightened Masters usually have other holy missions in addition to awakening worthy
individuals.
Some seekers have spent years searching in the East for their Guru. Often they leave
unsatisfied. In every instance they are unprepared for the Guru. When they are truly
prepared, they will find their Master without fail — and usually not have to travel
far. "When the devotee is ready, then the Master will appear," is an often-said
aphorism. "When the devotee is ready to travel even to the ends of the world in
search of his Master, then the Master appears nearby."
