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Disciple

The relationship between a guru and a disciple is
the most loving and most precious of all relationships.
Most of the times, this relationship is carried over from
many lifetimes. When a Guru sees that his disciples are
struggling to keep afloat in the seas of illusions and
maya, he takes a physical form to guide them back
home.

The word 'Bhagat' (Disciple) has the following
meaning –

Bha - meaning bhaav or pyaar (Love)
Ga - meaning gyan or knowledge and

T - for tyag or sacrifice

So primarily, a disciple must have love and respect
for his guru, must be ready to accept the knowledge
that his guru imparts on him and should be ready to
sacrifice for his guru, to be called a disciple. Besides
the above mentioned qualities, he must also be loyal,
truthful, and obedient. He must have a clean heart and
must have in him the desire to walk on the path that
his guru has laid out for him. He must try to become a
better human being by practicing in his daily life, all
that his guru teaches and has faith in his guru.

“Guruji, how do you choose your disciples? Is there
a criterion?” I asked.

“Jis tarah tusi mitti da bartan khareedan to
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