Spirit Care from the sadhu & guru in Hinduism

“Acquire this knowledge from a self-realized soul, one who has realized the truth. Do not hesitate to ask questions, and submit yourself to the spiritual teacher with humility. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge to you because they have seen the truth.”

~ The Bhagavad Gita, chapter 4, verse 34

“The sadhu (spiritual companion) is one who is a friend to all beings, a guide to the seeker, and a mirror for the disciple. He walks with you and helps you discover the truth within yourself, pointing the way but never walking in front of you.”

~ Swami Sivananda, The Path of Divine Life

"The guru is not someone who gives you something; the guru shows you what is already within you. The guru is a companion who helps you to see what is already present in your own heart."

~Sri Ramakrishna, The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna