"GUKARO ANDHAKARAHA RUKARO TU TAT NIVARTAKAHA SAHA GURUHU ABHIDHIYATE"
The word GURU is made of two syllables.
GU and RU
GU means Andhakaraha (Ignorance)
RU means Nivartakaha (one who eliminates or eradicates)
Hence, GURU is the one who can eliminate ignorance (Andhakaraha) of the ignorant.
Ignorance is nothing but not understanding the true nature of the self, ATMAN. By imparting Vedanta Jnanam a true Guru eradicates ignorance.
What is the true nature of ATMAN?
It is SAT-CHIT-ANANDA.
A GURU who is a JNANI alone can eliminate ignorance for others and has the practical knowledge as opposed to theoretical. A GURU should also be a "TATVA DARSHI". Please reflect on this example:
If I have to lead a person to Nariman Point in Mumbai and I only know the directions (theory) and have never been there, how can I possibly lead others? I should have first gone to Nariman Point, understood different routes and difficulties getting there and based on the experience I should have determined the better ways and means to go there. Isn't it?
Also, a GURU is only meant to imparts wisdom (JNANAM) to the disciple. Hence the GURU himself first has to be a JNANI, isn't? Otherwise, it is like using an "Unlighted Candle" to light up another "Unlighted Candle". The other candle can never light up. Hence.the first candle should already be lit-up to light the others
.
You see the point?
Hari Om
The word GURU is made of two syllables.
GU and RU
GU means Andhakaraha (Ignorance)
RU means Nivartakaha (one who eliminates or eradicates)
Hence, GURU is the one who can eliminate ignorance (Andhakaraha) of the ignorant.
Ignorance is nothing but not understanding the true nature of the self, ATMAN. By imparting Vedanta Jnanam a true Guru eradicates ignorance.
What is the true nature of ATMAN?
It is SAT-CHIT-ANANDA.
A GURU who is a JNANI alone can eliminate ignorance for others and has the practical knowledge as opposed to theoretical. A GURU should also be a "TATVA DARSHI". Please reflect on this example:
If I have to lead a person to Nariman Point in Mumbai and I only know the directions (theory) and have never been there, how can I possibly lead others? I should have first gone to Nariman Point, understood different routes and difficulties getting there and based on the experience I should have determined the better ways and means to go there. Isn't it?
Also, a GURU is only meant to imparts wisdom (JNANAM) to the disciple. Hence the GURU himself first has to be a JNANI, isn't? Otherwise, it is like using an "Unlighted Candle" to light up another "Unlighted Candle". The other candle can never light up. Hence.the first candle should already be lit-up to light the others
.
You see the point?
Hari Om
