Difference between Teacher & Guru

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Difference between Teacher & Guru

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Teacher means who Teaches limited subject(s) for a limited period. Uses words to teach. He doesnt concern with Student's personal life.

However Guru teaches for all 24 hours, teaches through and beyond words. A Guru look-after every facet of the student's life. Teaches the meaning and way to live life in real-manner.

We find teachers at every path and every instance of our life. No matter if it be a person, place event or thing. There is a lesson to be gained from each and every one. As the student, it is up to you to recognize the spiritual growth available in a moment, and to weave those moments into a story. The story of you is made up of the totality of who you were, who you are now, and who you will become.


A guru is one who has learned a thing or two about being a constant student. A guru is one who can see the meaning within and behind the ever flowing momentum of life. A guru knows how to read the signs and understands the next most appropriate action to take in any situation.


Life is your greatest teacher.

Your inner self is your most reliable guide.


Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Says


A teacher takes responsibility of your growth
A Guru makes you responsible for your growth

A teacher gives you things you do not have and require
A Guru takes away things you have and do not require

A teacher answers your questions
A Guru questions your answers

A teacher helps you get out of the maze
A Guru destroys the maze

A teacher requires obedience and discipline from the pupil
A Guru requires trust and humility from the pupil

A teacher clothes you and prepares you for the outer journey
A Guru strips you naked and prepares you for the inner journey

A teacher is a guide on the path
A Guru is a pointer to the way

A teacher sends you on the road to success
A Guru sends you on the road to freedom

A teacher explains the world and its nature to you
A Guru explains yourself and your nature to you

A teacher makes you understand how to move about in the world
A Guru shows you where you stand in relation to the world

A teacher gives you knowledge and boosts your ego
A Guru takes away your knowledge and punctures your ego

A teacher instructs you
A Guru constructs you

A teacher sharpens your mind
A Guru opens your mind

A teacher shows you the way to prosperity
A Guru shows the way to serenity

A teacher reaches your mind
A Guru touches your soul

A teacher gives you knowledge
A Guru makes you wise

A teacher gives you maturity
A Guru returns you to innocence

A teacher instructs you on how to solve problems
A Guru shows you how to resolve issues

A teacher is a systematic thinker
A Guru is a lateral thinker

A teacher will punish you with a stick
A Guru will punish you with compassion

A teacher is to pupil what a father is to son
A Guru is to pupil what mother is to her child

One can always find a teacher
But a Guru has to find and accept you

A teacher leads you by the hand
A Guru leads you by example

When a teacher finishes with you, you graduate
When a Guru finishes with you, you celebrate


When the course is over you are thankful to the teacher
When the discourse is over you are grateful to the Guru

Regards to All.. :F0
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Nice Post Chandresh ji....
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Thank you Dear Pradeep... :F0

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:wD :F0 Very nice indeed :)
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Thanks Chandreshji to explore Gurugyan,

Lazabab........ :F0 :F0 :F0

Love and Regards,

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Re: Difference between Teacher & Guru

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Dear Chandresh,
Hope your Guru found you. Wish also my Guru is on the way to find me.
Light and Reiki! :gL
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