A guru is an important part of the path to God, and is an essential guide for the spiritual aspirant to the realization of God. In 28 chapters, this anthology covers all aspects explaining the role of the guru by a collection of writers, including some who are in fact gurus.

Sample of chapters:
Guru: The Eyeopener to Reality
Who is a real guru?
Functions of a Guru
The Guru-Disciple Tradition
The Guru Power and Accepting A Disciple's Karma
The Guru-Mantra and its Vibration
Guru-Shakti:The Power in the Universe
Sri Ramakrishna as a Guru

Yes, the guru and the chosen Deity are the same. but so long as you are in the region of name and form, you have got to accept them as separate entities. When the true vision comes, you will see that they are one and the same.

Swami Vijnanananda