Srotri

Brahma-Srotri
One who has knowledge of the Vedas and the Upanishads
Brahma-Sutras ...

The Upanishad says that the Guru should be a Srotriya and a Brahma-Nishtha, one who is well-versed in the scriptures and established in Brahma Jnana. Can we find such a Guru in this world? Is it easy to find one?

The Guru must not only be a Srotriya but a Brahma-Nishtha also. Mere study of books cannot make one a Guru. One who has studied Vedas and who has direct knowledge of Atman through Anubhava can only be considered a Guru.

See also: Mantra, Krishna, Jiva, Ishvara, Sri