In Hinduism, it explains how Guru is one of the most important tools in aiding the aspirant in reaching God. However, I have some questions I would appreciate cleared up.
It's said that a Guru can remove bad karma by giving it to God through Diksha or Skaktipaat initiation (correct me if I'm wrong). But isn't the Guru invading the workings of the Cosmic Law? For instance, through the grace of the Guru, a person who in last life killed another human can have its effect negated to the point where the person suffers no punishment. Am I wrong? In Christianity, when one does a sin, the individual goes to church where he is forgiven by the priest. So, in a similar way to the Guru, the priest removes his bad karma. Moreover, it's said through the guidance of a Guru, one can reach God in this life. But, how can one realize God in this life when he still hasn't nullified the effects of his karma.