guru Dattatreya. MAIN FACTS ► Also called “Bhava-sagara”, the ocean of illusions. ► Is the gap that separates our consciousness from the Absolute. In the nervous system, is the gap between the Aortic plexus and the Solar plexus. ► Is the ocean in which human attention, in the seeking of the Self, gets lost in the material world. ► To help us cross it, the guru principle has been manifested through 10 great masters. ► Finally with the Realization we can become our own masters. QUALITIES BECOMING OUR OWN MASTERS ► Discipline. ► Humility ► Introspection. ► Gravity. ► Relation: Disciple-master. ► Sincerity. ► Patience. ► Detachment. CAUSES OF CATCH ► Lack of dharma (No respect for the divine laws and morals). ► False gurus. ► Reading books with false knowledge. ► Lethargy, lack of mastery over oneself. ► Lack of discipline, of gravity. ► Fanaticism. ► No recognition of any of the ten masters . HOW TO IMPROVE IT ► Saying the Shri Adi Guru Dattatreya mantra. ► Affirming: “Mother I am my own guru”. ► Drinking a glass of salted warm water before breakfast. ► Foot soaking in salted water (hot or cold depending on the case). ► Candle work: Make circles clock wise, around the chakra. ► Declaring as false all the previous followed gurus.