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क्या गुरु को भी दुख, क्रोध और निराशा होते हैं? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Guru
Nature
Compassion
Sattva
Anger
Desire
Truth
Humanity
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the misconception that a Guru is a superhuman figure devoid of human emotions or physical limitations. He clarifies that as long as a person resides in a physical body, they are subject to the laws of nature, including illness, physical pain, and death. He cites historical examples like Swami Vivekananda, who suffered from multiple ailments, and Shri Krishna, who had to leave his physical form after being struck by a simple arrow. He emphasizes that if a Guru claims to be above the world or its suffering, they are either deluded or deceptive. To be useful to others, the formless Truth must take a physical form, which inherently brings limitations and vulnerability. He admits that he personally experiences emotions like anger, disappointment, and sorrow, just like anyone else. However, he distinguishes between the nature of these emotions based on the three qualities of nature: Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva. While a common person might feel sorrow over losing material possessions or comfort, a Guru's sorrow or anger is 'Sattvic'—directed towards the obstruction of truth or the inability to awaken others. His anger is not for personal gain but is a tool for destruction that leads to new creation. He explains that even his concern for things like the maintenance of his ashram or the quality of video recordings is driven by a larger purpose of making the teachings accessible and impactful for others. Acharya Prashant further explains that a Guru's desires are 'impersonal' or 'universal.' Unlike a businessman who seeks personal profit, a Guru works to create something timeless that serves humanity long after their physical presence is gone. He uses the example of the Upanishadic seers who remained anonymous while providing eternal wisdom. He concludes by urging seekers to drop their rigid, idealized images of a Guru, as such expectations only lead to being deceived by hypocrites who mimic those images. A true Guru is a human being through whom one can learn, and their divinity lies in their compassion to embrace human suffering for the sake of others' liberation.