IMPORTANCE OF A GURU IN OURLIFE

All of us have felt the necessity of a guru in our lives one time or the other. None of us
are capable to do everything on our own. Someone who is more knowledgeable,
intelligent and successful in life will definitely make a difference in our lives too.

Gu means Guhya or darkness and Ru means remover or alleviator. He who removes

our ignorance and makes our life happy, comfortable, enlightened and blessed is our
guru or guide. Anybody and anything - from a friend, relative, teacher, boss, good book,
a cd etc. to religious n spiritual master can be our guru. Our personal Gods or almighty
himself can become our guide if we sincerely wish and pray for.

In Mahabhagavatha, an Avadhuta speaks of his 24 types of gurus from whom he learns

the essence and lessons of life. If we are egoless and open minded, lot of things can be
learnt easily. You can be a jack of all and master of at least one!

Sanatana dharma places the knowledge of the Parabrahman are the Supreme Lord at
the highest level compared to all other types of knowledge. It is called paraa vidya. All
others are aparaa vidyas meaning inferior are less useful.

Even to succeed in worldly life one needs a good guru, a guide, a counsellor or a subject
expert. Hence, it goes without saying that for getting liberated from the shackles of
birth and death - to attain supreme bliss are nirvana are emancipation from this world
one should first find a suitable guru, fall at his/her lotus feet and surrender totally.

Importance of Guru In Life.

"Guru" , a word which holds a big place in Indian Mythology and in other words we can say Indian
Mythology is incomplete without "Guru".This practice came into existence a thousand of years ago
when the Veda's were written.Guru-Shishya or Guru-Chela is one of the art to learn about the
different aspects of Life.In ancient times the life of a human was estimated to be 100 years and hence
it was divided into four parts viz 25 years of each phase.Each phase had a specific activity to do i.e. :
Phase I : Family And Guru Aashram.
Phase II : Kingdom.
Phase III : Grahast Aashram
Phase IV : Dedicating to Spirituality.
During the first phase a kid needs to leave everything and has to go to the Guru Ashram to learn the
Art of Living, Spiritual Growth, Self Realization, Art of using Arms for self defense and security ,
Discipline, Culture and last but not the least Respect for all. Since that time only this tradition is
coming and was followed by everyone at that time irrespective of Caste,Culture or Traditions.
Meaning of Guru :
"Guru" is a combination of two Hindi words i.e. "Gur" and "Ru" . "Gur" means techniques and "Ru"
means one who teaches it.In total it means a person who teaches you the techniques of living the life
and correct your mistakes is known as real Guru.
Guru not only only teaches but also ensures that the things are well implemented and working fine.He
is always there to support you whenever you are in confusion or in pain.He is the only one who
guides you for the best with out any personal interest or benefits.Guru may be very harsh or angry
but more he is knowledgeable and caring.They might be rude many times but in reality they always
have a blessed hand over you which protects you from mishaps and problems.It is said that Guru is
always there with you at every step of life and without him and his permission nothing is possible but
on the other hand if he is with you then nothing is impossible.
Guru is like a candle who burns himself to light the life of his students.
Importance of Guru:
Guru is the most important part in the life of a human and without him Human is always dicey.Guru is
the first step of life and without his guidance a human can't grow in life.He is only step who takes you
closer to God and without his blessings nothing is worth.
There is an old saying in Hindi:
"Guru Govind Dou Khade,Kake Lagu Paye;"
"Balihari Guru Apke Gocind Diyo Milaye"
This means that in case both God and Guru are standing , who's feet will you touch first? It has to be
Guru only because without you would have never been able to recognize God.
Why Guru is Important :
A) Without Guru finding the goal of life is impossible.

B) Guru shows the real path of life.

C) Self realization comes from Guru only.
D) Guru knows the best in you and makes you understand the same.
E) Guru navigates you in the best direction of Life.
Advantages of Guru:
A) Guru guides you for the best.
B) Before the problems comes to you it goes to Guru and he takes your problem on him.
C) Guru is the key role to you success.
D) Guru knows your future and thus drives you for the best as per the future
E) Guru is selfless.
F) With Guru you can attain the highest levels of life.
G) Guru makes the life meaningful.
H) Guru protects and manages the life cycle of a Human.
I) Guru comes whenever you need him.
Who can be a Guru?
Now everyone might be having a question that who can be a Guru? A person with whom you are
really impressed or you can think has the quality that attracts you is your Guru. There is also an
example of same from "Mahabharat" in which "Eklavya" a tribal boy treated statue of Dronacharya as
Guru and took the teaching from it.This is the biggest example which is still known to Indian People.
As per my understanding in today's world anything that gives you internal peace and satisfaction can
be your Guru. Making a Guru is very easy but following his discipline and principles are very difficult.
Without Guru human life is incomplete.