THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE (guru) AND THE DISCIPLE (sisya) IN INDIAN TRADITION
The term. guru has nowadays become a household word in the West, and almost anybody who pretends to speak with authorityWest, and almost anybody who pretends to speak with authority is called a guru. It is also a much misunderstood and abused term. But let me make it clear that I am. not speaking as...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
1980
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| In: |
Journal of Dharma
Year: 1980, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 270-278 |
| Further subjects: | B
Disciple
B Sisiya B Indian Tradition B Spiritual Guides |
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| Summary: | The term. guru has nowadays become a household word in the West, and almost anybody who pretends to speak with authorityWest, and almost anybody who pretends to speak with authority is called a guru. It is also a much misunderstood and abused term. But let me make it clear that I am. not speaking as a guru-rather I am speaking as a si$ya or disciple, a seeker invocation that a Hindu pupil chants out of love for his/her teacher. |
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| ISSN: | 0253-7222 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma
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