Who is a Guru?
This blog is a space for my personal reflections and ideas. While I strive for accuracy, please be aware that my opinions may sometimes be incorrect or subject to error. I apologize in advance for any misinformation. The term " Guru " has always been a source of profound confusion for me. What I understand about a Guru from a dharmic perspective differs vastly from how the world commonly defines one. We often gravitate toward our favorite teachers, labeling them as Gurus, and then extend this reverence to everyone who has taught us something. As our education progresses and degrees accumulate, our list of "Gurus" seems to grow endlessly. Yet this expansion only deepens the confusion, because the profound spiritual significance of the term gets diluted in casual usage. We live in times when we tell ourselves that we must adapt to changing circumstances—that this is not the era of the gurukul system, and our current educational framework doesn't align with the...
