Guru-Shishya Parampara - An Ethical Learning with Special Reference to Yoga Vasishtha
- The Guru-Shishya parampara is an ancient tradition where the Guru imparts knowledge and values to the Shishya, originating from the Vedic period.
- The Guru is considered the one who dispels ignorance, with "Gu" symbolizing darkness and "Ru" symbolizing removal.
- The Rig Veda describes the Guru as the source and inspirer of self-knowledge, crucial for personal development.
- The Guru-Shishya relationship is compared to the bond between a mother and her unborn child, with deep care and guidance.
- The origins of the Guru-Shishya tradition trace back to the Vedic period, where knowledge was passed orally in Ashramas and Gurukulas.
- Learning was based on the 'Shruti' tradition, where ....
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