Traits of a Guru from the Mahabharata.
Not all Gurus are the same-each imparts wisdom in a unique way.
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Not all Gurus are the same-each imparts wisdom in a unique way.
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1. Dronacharya
Disciples: Kuru Pandavas & many Kshatriyas
Trait: Knows which of his students is worthy of knowing what.
A Guru who identifies potential & teaches accordingly.
Disciples: Kuru Pandavas & many Kshatriyas
Trait: Knows which of his students is worthy of knowing what.
A Guru who identifies potential & teaches accordingly.
2. Kripacharya
Disciples: Kuru Pandavas, Parikshit
Trait: Makes students understand formal guidelines & procedures.
A Guru who emphasizes discipline & structure.
Disciples: Kuru Pandavas, Parikshit
Trait: Makes students understand formal guidelines & procedures.
A Guru who emphasizes discipline & structure.
3. Parashurama
Disciples: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Rukmi, many more
Trait: Believes mutual trust between teacher & student is paramount.
A Guru of fierce principles & divine power.
Disciples: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Rukmi, many more
Trait: Believes mutual trust between teacher & student is paramount.
A Guru of fierce principles & divine power.
4. Krishna
Disciple: Entire human race
Trait: Encourages everyone to practice Dharma in real life.
The eternal Guru who teaches by living example.
Disciple: Entire human race
Trait: Encourages everyone to practice Dharma in real life.
The eternal Guru who teaches by living example.
5. Arjun
Disciples: Abhimanyu, Satyaki
Trait: One who stands for & protects his disciples.
A warrior Guru who leads by courage & action.
Disciples: Abhimanyu, Satyaki
Trait: One who stands for & protects his disciples.
A warrior Guru who leads by courage & action.
6. Bhishmacharya
Disciples: Dhritarashtra, Pandu, Vidur
Trait: Trains disciples to face adversity & responsibilities.
A Guru who prepares for life’s toughest battles.
Disciples: Dhritarashtra, Pandu, Vidur
Trait: Trains disciples to face adversity & responsibilities.
A Guru who prepares for life’s toughest battles.
7. Vyasa
Disciples: Vaishampayana, Jaimini, Lomaharshana & many more
Trait: Ensures his vast knowledge is preserved & spread far and wide.
A Guru of wisdom, compiler of the Mahabharata itself.
Disciples: Vaishampayana, Jaimini, Lomaharshana & many more
Trait: Ensures his vast knowledge is preserved & spread far and wide.
A Guru of wisdom, compiler of the Mahabharata itself.
8. Together, these Gurus show us that:
Some guide with discipline
Some with knowledge
Some with protection
Some with example
But all lead their disciples closer to Truth & Dharma.
9. If you’ve learned even one lesson from these Gurus today…
Cherish your own teacher in life
🤝Follow @_SanatanDharma for more such spiritual wisdom.
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Some guide with discipline
Some with knowledge
Some with protection
Some with example
But all lead their disciples closer to Truth & Dharma.
9. If you’ve learned even one lesson from these Gurus today…
Cherish your own teacher in life
🤝Follow @_SanatanDharma for more such spiritual wisdom.
🔁 Repost to spread the light of Dharma.
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