How to reveal the Truth

Question: ...the truth , as far as I have been able to reveal it to myself has not set me free yet. What next?

Answer: "Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth." This statement we will find in the Bhagavad Gita.

The standard to measure truth must come from the absolute plane. It must come from a plane where the conception of truth and the practical benefit of truth is clear. Only then it will be possible to get the standard for what is right and what is wrong. The viewpoint of the ordinary, mundane plane will not help us. Our present condition and our body are not perfect. Our senses are limited. They are not sufficient to perceive the unlimited, absolute truth.

The attitude of a true seeker must be to surrender to that knowledge. I must surrender, because I want something which is superior to me. In that way, the Lord may be satisfied with our attempt and reveal Himself to us. Divine revelation is not a matter of research in this world, we should have a sincere heart to serve.

The Highest Truth is superior to everything and independent from everything but Himself. Therefore nothing and nobody can force Him to reveal Himself. Only by His causeless mercy He may come and reveal Himself to us. The Lord Himself says: 'Everyone is rewarded according to the degree of his surrender onto Me.'

Revealed truth does not rely on the consideration of the majority of people. Revealed turth must come from the perfect plane. Only through faith, sincerity and dedication can we approach that higher plane.

So, approaching a spiritual master, submissive inquiries and rendering service onto him, are the three qualifications to approach the truth; with humility, sincerity and dedication.
Approaching the spiritual master should not be done hesitatingly or haphazardly. One should approach a spiritual master with a clear and honest heart. Srila Prabhupada said: 'without return ticket'. One has to come for all.