Hello there and welcome...
You know, people write to me all the time and they ask me:
"Trans Ponder Babu - What is a Guru?"
And to them, I respond:
In the Sanskrit language, the word "guru" means a teacher or a guide, in a spiritual sense. We use this word ofen in Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism and it has an accepted and common meaning. However, in the New Age Movement, suddenly there is a "guru" under every rock, behind every tree, and on every cloud. This is just not acceptable. This is where I agree with my Jewish teachers when they say: "Guru Schmuru", which simply means "what a load of rubbish".
When we use the word "guru", it is with great respect because most often, the guru is a channel for Higher Wisdom and guidance. When a person finds their "guru", they have found a teacher who will assist them on their journey through life - hopefully to enlightenment.
Unfortunately, with this new shift in conscious and the New Age, the meaning of the word guru has been diluted and sullied.
You know, just because somebody read the ancient texts in the Hebrew, Vedic, Islamic, Buddhist or Christian doctrines does not make him or her a guru. Just because your sexy personal trainer can put both feet behind his head and whistle through his sphincter muscle does not make him a guru.
I suggest that you take a moment and contemplate this word, "guru" and then perhaps your spiritual guide will enlighten your heart and mind to it's real meaning and essence.
Wishing you many blessings of joy,
TPB
