Swami mentions 6th step in spiritual progress is approaching a guru. When it is difficult for people who reside outside India to physically approach a guru. What would be the best approach.
There are many ways
1. Study through phone from Guru
2. Take off for a year, stay with him and serve
3. Devote 2 weeks in a year, stay with him, study and serve
4. Staying wherever you are, just carry out the wishes of your Guru
5.If you faithfully do any of these, Bhagavan will show a way for you to be permanently engaged in the service of your guru.
Dhanyosmi Swami
Narayana.
Sri Velukkudi Krishnan Swami Thiruvadigaley Sharanam
Srimathe Rangaramanuja Mahadesikaya Namaha