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Guru Conference
This morning, or, what is evening
in India, I participated in a Guru Conference with the theme “How to deal with
Disciple Challenges.” Gurus (or teachers) spoke about and heard about their
experiences in coaching their disciples (students). Presenters and listeners
had the chance to dive deeper into the grave responsibility.
My thoughts on the position of
guru are that he/she is a listener, adviser, coach, guide, cheer leader,
blesser and truth speaker, while also being the truth applicant.
A sisya (student) on the
other hand is also a listener, a follower, a server, an endeavourer, and is a
blessed recipient.
The relationship between the two
is most rewarding. Both benefit from each other’s respective role.
One common dynamic that came out
of our break out sessions was that there is much time required to steer and
cheer the disciple. This is not what we would anticipate before we (the gurus)
took up the service. Serving or assisting people in general is a big-time job.
People are complicated. Sterling guidance and old-time submission are rare to
come by.
Despite the challenges, the call
of duty, either by the teacher or student, is on. One must continue to exercise
compassion and patience; especially on the part of guru.
One guru suggested that all the
guru does is deliver divya-jnan, knowledge of the divine. Another guru
countered that by saying that the guru takes personal interest in the student.
“How are you physically? Any problems with health? How is your spouse? The
children?” If we are to be considered “wholistic” then the guru is concerned
for both body and soul.
May the Source be with you!
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