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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Type de support: | Électronique Article |
Langue: | Anglais |
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Dharmaram College
1980
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Journal of Dharma
Année: 1980, Volume: 5, Numéro: 3, Pages: 270-278 |
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B Sisiya B Indian Tradition B Spiritual Guides |
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Résumé: | 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 |
Contient: | Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma
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