Gurudev’s brilliant knowledge-answers to insightful questions posed by a Bulgarian magazine. The original article, published today 29 July, is in Bulgarian.

Gurudev’s brilliant knowledge-answers to insightful questions posed by a Bulgarian magazine. The original article, published today 29 July, is in Bulgarian. *Q:* _What does it mean to be a spiritual leader?_ *G*: A spiritual teacher is someone who *upholds ethics and morality*, inspiring people to be progressive and dynamic. *They also provide hope in times of despair and helplessness.* A spiritual teacher also *cares for people's mental, physical, and social well-being.* *Q* : _Do you know anything about the Bulgarian prophetess Vanga?_ *G*: Oh yes, Vanga! She was a great prophetess who, despite being blind, could see beyond this world. She was a wonderful person, had deep inner spiritual experiences, and was able to explore other dimensions. I am fully connected to that dimension she spoke of. We have trained many people whom we call *“time scanners.”* They possess knowledge of time and can perform the same things Vanga did - enter higher dimensions and access knowledge that is normally not available through the five senses. Knowledge from the five senses is lower than knowledge acquired through the intellect. And knowledge from higher levels of consciousness is superior to the knowledge gained through intellect. Vanga had access to this consciousness-level knowledge, which is above the intellect or the logical realm. *I have trained 280 people to access this level of consciousness, which one can reach through deep meditation.* *Q*: _Why is there so much violence and wars around the world despite the positive efforts of many people, including those like you?_ *G*: you see how advanced technology is today. Despite this, people are not becoming healthier, at least at the moment, and more and more hospitals need to be built. The problem with wars is similar. Although a huge number of people meditate and fight for peace, the problems remain because we need to address them on a more fundamental level. It is important, when we talk about our desire for peace or mental health, to start dealing with these issues from a young age. They should be part of the educational system. Then there will be progress. At the same time, *world leaders need to become more compassionate and understanding.* They need to have *long-term thinking and put the well-being of people before their personal ambitions.* These people, who lead different nations, need to believe *more in dialogue than in domination.* Dialogue must come before domination for power. World leaders need to know that we have one planet Earth and humanity is one. They must realize that the entire world is *one family.* *Q*: _is all this violence because people are naturally bad and evil?_ *G*: Not at all. Not a single child is born as a bad child. Every child is born as a bundle of joy, full of positivity and enthusiasm. Internally, if you look through my eyes, you will see that no one is bad. Only their ideas, thoughts, isolation, fears, and many other factors make them what they are. We teach in prisons and have seen huge transformations in these people in Europe, the USA, Africa, and many other countries. And in the lives of these people, a 180-degree change occurs. *Q*: _Can everyone reach enlightenment?_ *G*: The possibility is there! Whether they achieve it or not is like asking if everyone can become president or prime minister of a country. The possibility exists. *Q*: _If I am neither my body nor my mind - who am I? For example, who is speaking to you now and who is hearing your answers?_ *G* : This is a question that a person must ask themselves. The question itself will lead you to the answer. You don’t need anyone else to answer it for you. *Q*: _You are traveling so much around the world and sharing your knowledge, don’t you commercialize it? Don’t you become part of the consumer system, but in the sphere of spiritual knowledge?_ *G*: A painting needs a frame to stand in. In a similar way, to spread spiritual knowledge and wisdom, a certain logistics and organization are necessary. This automatically includes the economic aspect as well. You can’t do charity with an empty bowl. *Q*: _Should we look/seeek for a guru (spiritual teacher, friend), or is every person their own best guru?_ *G:* The true guru will meet you with your true Self. And this wisdom is your guru. Just like with any sport, to learn how to play it, you need a coach. You even need an instructor to learn how to drive. Once you have learned, you can drive your own car. *Q*: _How do you help people live better? What inspires you to do it?_ *G*: My nature has always been to make sure there is a smile on people's faces. I dream of a society where there is no violence and life is stress-free. I have worked and continue to work for a society that is more harmonious and friendly, compassionate, understanding, and resilient in difficult times.