GuruĀ -Ā ą¤ą„ą¤°ą„
The Educator
The Peacock
Gurus are represented by the peacock because like a peacock, they are very wise, adaptable, and sacred.
Wise
The peacock is known for its beautiful feathers, which in Hinduism, are considered to be a symbol of purity, grace, knowledge, and wisdom. Some see the peacock's feathers as a metaphor for the guru's wisdom and teachings, which can help to dispel ignorance and bring light into the lives of their students.
Adaptable
Peacocks learn from experience and can modify their behavior in response to changing environmental conditions. Their adaptability enables them to thrive in a variety of habitats, tolerating a range of temperatures, from hot and dry to cool and wet.
Sacred
Peacocks vibrant feathers are marked with bright, iridescent hues of blue, green, and gold, and their unique structure allows them to reflect light in a dazzling way. Hindus consider peacocks to be sacred, and the spots on its tail symbolize the eyes of God.
Sanskrit Meaning
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The Sanskrit word āguruā is derived from two root words: "gu" which means darkness or ignorance, and "ru" which means remover or dispeller.
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Therefore, the literal Sanskrit definition of guru is "dispeller of darkness" or "remover of ignorance".
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In the Indian tradition, a guru is a spiritual teacher or guide who helps to lead their disciples or students on a path towards self-fulfillment.
Guruās Superpowers
In Hinduism it is understood that guru has the mastery over his or her own ego and desires. While the Guru personality types may not have mastery over their ego and desires like a traditional Indian guru, they do represent some important qualities of a peacock such as wisdom, and the ability to bring light and happiness into the world.
Guru types are expert teachers and they have the quality of being very adaptable with their teaching style. They often can customize their teaching approach in order to meet the student exactly where they are at and then gradually uplift them.
Gurus in Different States of Mind
The nature of the human mind is that it fluctuates between three gunas: sattva, rajas, and tamas. Detailed below is what the Gurusās mind might look like in each of the three states.
SattvaĀ
Peaceful. Clear.
They make people feel uplifted and happy after associating with them. They reflect light onto others heavy thinking. They have an affinity for studying and teaching about spiritual topics. They feel content in life. They categorize information and present it in a clear, precise manner. They attract students because of their very patient, relaxed and likeable personality.
RajasĀ
Passionate. Active.
They are very creative teachers. They have a lot of passion for the subject matter, and get excited about it.
Tamas
Passive. Confused.
They are hypocritical can tend towards lecturing others on things that they themselves have not mastered. They are know-it-alls that like to flaunt their credentials.
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