We just celebrated Guru Purnima and this is an opportunity for many of us to think of our own teachers with gratitude.
P.K Nambiar, a regular reader of our blog, had sent me an interesting mail that highlights the differences between an ordinary teacher and a Guru – I enjoyed reading it and take this opportunity to share with all of you..
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Nice Presentation to highlight the difference betwteen a Teacher and a Guru.
In modern days, most of us understand a Guru as a Teacher, but as rightly explained “Guru” is not just a teacher but he is the “care taker” . The saint “Dnyaneshwar” is called “Guru Mauli” meaning “Guru -the Mother” because just the way the mother is taking care of the child, even if the child is not speaking, the mother understands the needs of the child and provides for it. In the same way, ‘Guru” knows what the disciple needs and provides for it. He does not simply wait for disciple to ask . Further, Guru will also guide and protect you just as the mother would protect her child from all adversities. Guru is embodiment of Love. As we recite ” Guru Sakshat Para Brahma” Guru is the direct form of “Brahma”. Guru accepts you with all your faults, he accepts you as you are and how you are, and then shows to you what you are .In other words, he makes you see your existence with the eyes of wisdom rather than just the physical eyes.
“Jai Gurudev”
Pranams
Good thread……. Teachers as we call them in our day to day life, science teacher, dance teacher and so on for our worldly pursuits . Guru the word it self means GU & RU dispels ignorance and illumins you to true knowledge; teacher gives you lots of information ; Guru guides you to transformation; Teacher works as per time table; Guru transcends time……..
Many thanks